Synthesiser
Vital
by Vital Audio
A wavetable synthesizer with spectral warping whose free Basic tier includes the full synth; paid tiers add presets, wavetables and other extras.
Before you buy
- Pricing model
- Free tier + paid tiers[1][2] Basic is free and includes the full synth. Paid Plus, Pro and subscription tiers add presets, wavetables, samples and LFO shapes.
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, Linux
- Logic Pro
- AU version listed for macOS
- Other formats
- VST2, VST3, LV2
We don't list prices: they change often. Check the manufacturer for current pricing. Requirements below are as the manufacturer states them.
Documented features
- Spectral warping, which acts on a waveform's harmonics.[1]
- Built-in wavetable editor, plus conversion of your own samples into wavetables.[1]
- Text-to-wavetable generation (limited to 5 requests per day on the free tier).[1]
- Drag-and-drop modulation with custom LFO shapes, envelopes and MPE control.[1]
- Every tier, including free, includes the full synth with all features.[1][2]
Specifications
| Free tier content | 75 presets, 25 wavetables[1] |
|---|---|
| Release date | 24 November 2020[2] |
Compatibility
| macOS | macOS 10.15 or later, Intel or Apple Silicon; 64-bit; OpenGL 3 or higher[1] |
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| Windows | Windows 10 or later; 64-bit; OpenGL 3 or higher[1] |
| Linux | Ubuntu 18.04 or later; 64-bit; OpenGL 3 or higher[1] |
| Plug-in formats |
From Vital's press kit, which lists VST / VST3 / AU / LV2. |
Where we discuss it
Buying guides
Sources
Every fact on this page links to one of these manufacturer sources. Nothing here comes from hands-on testing.
- Vital – Spectral Warping Wavetable Synth, Vital Audio. Accessed .
- Vital press kit, Vital Audio. Accessed .