Parallels is a wavescanning software synthesizer from Softube built on almost a hundred pre-recorded multi-waveforms, with two parallel source sections that can be blended.
Parallels at a glance
| Developer | Softube |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Synth |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Copy protection | iLok |
| Hosts named by the developer | Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Reaper, Studio One |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €147.76 |
What Parallels does
Each of the two source sections scans through a set of pre-recorded waveforms taken from classic synths, digital and analogue machines, hard-wired modular systems, FM and physical modeling instruments, and some rare unreleased pieces. When both sources are active the instrument runs up to fourteen voices, seven per source, so the two can be layered into blended sounds.
The signal then passes through three analogue-modeled filter types, state-variable, vactrol LPG and resonant peaks, and a set of five modulation sources: LFO, random, Euclidean sequencer, step sequencer and envelope. The chain ends with five effect options, distortion, chorus, flanger, delay and reverb. Hundreds of presets are included, created by synth artists, engineers and sound designers, among them Brian. The plugin is available as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and RTAS for Windows and macOS (64-bit), with native support for Apple Silicon listed, and activation uses iLok.
The developer describes the waveform library as the first thing to consider, with progression inside each waveform giving near-infinite source material.
Key features
- Dual wavescanning sources. Two parallel source sections each scan a waveform progression, and the blend between them produces sounds that a single source cannot reach.
- Pre-recorded waveform library. Almost a hundred high-quality multi-waveforms from classic synths, digital and analogue machines, modular hardware and FM or physical modeling instruments form the source material.
- Playhead and scan control. The performer sets how far the playhead travels through each source scene and the rate at which it moves.
- Three filter types. State-variable, vactrol LPG and resonant peak filters, all analogue-modeled, shape the sound after the sources.
- Five modulation sources. LFO, random, Euclidean sequencer, step sequencer and envelope sources modulate the sound, with five effect options (distortion, chorus, flanger, delay and reverb) following the filters.
- Repack, .rar and .iso builds. Repacked copies appear as .rar and .iso archives, and the multilingual repack is the form most often linked from torrent and magnet link listings.
Compatibility
Activation uses iLok. Hosts named by the developer include Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Reaper and Studio One.
Parallels compared with similar plugins
Phase Plant from Kilohearts is a synthesizer in the same instrument category, available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. Dreamsynth from Cherry Audio is also a synthesizer, with VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parallels | Softube | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €147.76 |
| Phase Plant | Kilohearts | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €181.43 |
| Bass Master | Loopmasters Plugins | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €78.34 |
| Mini D | AIR Music Technology | Synth | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| Dreamsynth | Cherry Audio | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €48.59 |
Price and availability
Parallels was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €147.76. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Parallels FAQ
Where can I download Parallels crack for free?
Crack and full version copies of Parallels circulate through torrent and magnet link listings, usually as repacked .rar or .iso archives.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Parallels?
Searches for a working serial key and a keygen are common, and the plugin's iLok activation is the step those searches tend to target.
Is Parallels available as a torrent or magnet link?
The release is most often shared as a torrent or magnet link, and the repack is the build most often listed in those sources.