Dreamsynth is a virtual analog and sample-based synthesizer from Cherry Audio, modeled on the hybrid synthesizers of the late 1980s, and a crack for it circulates in the same release channels as the plugin itself.
Dreamsynth at a glance
| Developer | Cherry Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Synth |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 13 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 8 GB or more |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €48.59 |
What Dreamsynth does
The synth is built from three dual-waveform oscillators, which together amount to six simultaneous virtual analog and PCM sample-based oscillators. Voices are fully polyphonic at 16 notes and can be layered or split across the keyboard, with each layer running its own primary oscillator-based synthesizer section and separate arpeggiator assignments.
Modulation is organized around 20 sources and 40 destinations, including the effects, and three tempo-syncable LFOs. Routings are set through individual pop-up menus and invertible knobs. Polyphonic aftertouch can serve as a polyphonic modulation source, and MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) is supported. A user-adjustable oversampling control and one-click UI magnification are included, and every control is exposed to MIDI control and DAW automation. The library ships with over 1100 presets from a group of sound design veterans.
Key features
- Six-oscillator layout. Three dual-waveform oscillators give six virtual analog and PCM sample-based oscillators that sound at the same time.
- Waveform library. 430 looping, one-shot and single-cycle waveforms are available to the oscillators.
- Layer and split. The 16-voice polyphonic engine can be layered or split across the keyboard, with independent primary oscillator sections.
- Filters and drift. OB-style 12 dB/octave multimode stereo filters are paired with an analog drift control.
- Effects chain. Distortion and sample-crushing options, a 12-stage phaser, a chorus and a flanger are all modulatable.
Compatibility
Dreamsynth runs as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and standalone on Windows and macOS (64-bit), with macOS 13 and Windows 7 as the minimum systems and native support listed for Apple Silicon. The plugin lists 8 GB of RAM.
Dreamsynth compared with similar plugins
Hybrid 3 from AIR Music Technology is a VST3, VST2 and AU instrument for Windows and macOS, with no AAX build listed. DRC – Polyphonic Synthesizer from Imaginando is a VST3 and AU instrument for Windows and macOS. ZENOLOGY PRO from Roland and ImPerfect 1.6 from W. A. Production both list VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, the same format set as the plugin.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dreamsynth | Cherry Audio | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €48.59 |
| Hybrid 3 | AIR Music Technology | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| DRC – Polyphonic Synthesizer | Imaginando | Synth | VST3, AU | Windows, macOS | €88.26 |
| ZENOLOGY PRO | Roland | Synth | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €98.18 (regular €233.24) |
| ImPerfect 1.6 | W. A. Production | Synth | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
Price and availability
Dreamsynth was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €48.59. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.