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December 15, 2025
Absynth is back and weirder than ever after 16 years
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TL;DR
- Absynth 6 is a revival of the cult classic soft synth, originally released in 2000.
- The new version was developed in collaboration with original designer Brian Clevinger and includes presets by Brian Eno and Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith.
- Absynth 6 is a semi-modular virtual instrument with multiple synthesis engines (subtractive, FM, sample player, granular) and extensive modulation options.
- It features a unique envelope system with up to 68 points that can loop, be single-shot, or time-synced.
- The instrument is designed for evolving soundscapes and atmospheric textures, supporting up to eight-channel surround sound.
- Absynth 6 includes support for MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) for more expressive control.
- A new AI-assisted preset explorer organizes sounds by vibe, offering over 2,000 presets.
- Patches include up to eight macro controls and a 'Mutate' button for creating variations.
- Absynth 6 costs $199 for new users and $99 for upgrades from Absynth 5.
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