ImPerfect 1.6 is a synthesizer from W. A. Production built around five oscillator modules and analogue-style imperfections, with a focus on deliberately unstable tone.
ImPerfect 1.6 at a glance
| Developer | W. A. Production |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Synth |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 8 or later, macOS 10.13 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Hosts named by the developer | Pro Tools |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €98.18 |
What ImPerfect 1.6 does
The instrument is organised around a mixing stage of five oscillator modules that build the basis sound. Oscillator 3 loads from a set of 260 preset waveforms, and a WAV file can be loaded in its place when those are not enough.
Three special modulation sliders, named Wacky, Cracky and Shaky, control the analogue-style processing the instrument applies. Cracky raises saturation to add harmonics and dirty up the signal. Shaky modulates tuning, from subtle detuning at low levels to full pitch modulation.
Key features
- Five oscillator modules. Five oscillators are mixed to create the basis sound, with ring and frequency modulation, octave, detune and pulse width set on each module.
- Wacky, Cracky and Shaky sliders. Three modulation sliders set the amount of phaser, chorus and delay, the saturation level and the tuning modulation applied to the signal.
- Dual X/Y modulation pads. Two X/Y pads can each be assigned to a set of parameters, and three performance modes are available that twist timbres automatically.
- Real-time scope display. A central scope shows the waveform as it is being edited, with waveform feedback on both sides of the display.
Use cases
- Moving arpeggios. Adjusting the three modulation sliders keeps arpeggios moving over time.
Compatibility
ImPerfect 1.6 is available as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS (64-bit). It requires macOS 10.13 or Windows 8 as a minimum, native support for Apple Silicon is listed, and the developer names Pro Tools as a host.
Who it is for
Producers and sound designers who want a synth whose sound is deliberately unstable, with dirt, drift and modulated motion built into the signal path.
ImPerfect 1.6 compared with similar plugins
Super 8 from Native Instruments is an instrument of the same type, available as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. Hybrid 3 from AIR Music Technology is also an instrument of this type and adds VST3 to the format list for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ImPerfect 1.6 | W. A. Production | Synth | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| Super 8 | Native Instruments | Synth | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €102.14 |
| Hybrid 3 | AIR Music Technology | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| Dreamsynth | Cherry Audio | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €48.59 |
| Phosphor 3 | Audio Damage | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €53.55 |
Price and availability
ImPerfect 1.6 was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €98.18. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
ImPerfect 1.6 FAQ
Does ImPerfect 1.6 run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. Native support for Apple Silicon is listed, and the minimum version is macOS 10.13.
Which formats does ImPerfect 1.6 ship in?
It ships as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS (64-bit).
Is there a working serial key or keygen for ImPerfect 1.6?
Queries pair the name with keygen, serial key and activation code, and the repack is the release most often linked to those strings.