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ANA 2
What ANA 2 is
ANA 2.5 is a software synthesizer plugin by Sonic Academy for making sounds in a digital audio workstation. Its wavetable engine combines six voices, three wavetable oscillators, three multisamplers and analog-modelled filters. A Chord Memory Device and 64-step polyphonic arpeggiator add performance tools, while 26 FX units provide effects. The plugin includes 500 presets, each with four assignable macros. Preset styles include Acid, Drum & Bass, House, Pop, Synthwave, Techno and Trance, and additional genre-specific packs are available. You can also import custom wavetables from another synthesizer or Sonic Academy’s NODE plugin. ANA 2.5 runs on macOS 10.8 or later and Windows 7 or later. Supported 64-bit formats are VST, VST3, AU and AAX on Mac, and VST, VST3 and AAX on Windows. It is a plugin, not a standalone app. Sonic Academy offers a 14-day trial, with demo downloads requiring registration or sign-in. The one-time ANA 2.5 price is 84.00 GBP. Sonic Academy is based in Bangor, Northern Ireland, and provides a support knowledge base covering installation, license keys, uninstalling and crash troubleshooting.
Who it suits
ANA 2.5 suits beginners, professional producers, sound designers, live performers and music educators looking for a synthesizer plugin for a DAW. Its presets, assignable macros, performance tools and custom wavetable import support different sound-creation workflows.
What it does well
- Combines six voices, three wavetable oscillators and three multisamplers.
- Includes a 64-step polyphonic arpeggiator and Chord Memory Device.
- Provides 26 FX units and 500 presets with assignable macros.
- Supports custom wavetable imports from synthesizers or NODE.
- Available for macOS and Windows in multiple plugin formats.
What to know first
- Requires a DAW because it is not a standalone app.
- The one-time price is 84.00 GBP.
- Demo downloads require registration or sign-in.
Limits
The trial lasts 14 days. The full ANA 2.5 plan costs 84.00 GBP one-time.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ANA 2.5 | £84.00 one-time; page shows “40% OFF” from £140.00 · software synthesizer plugin | £84, paid once |
As sonicacademy.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the ANA 2.5 product page on Sonic Academy’s website.
- Register or sign in to download the demo for the 14-day trial.
- Choose the Mac or Windows version that matches your system.
- Use a supported 64-bit plugin format in your DAW.
- Consult Sonic Academy’s support knowledge base for installation or license key help.
Verdict
Choose ANA 2.5 if you want a DAW synthesizer with wavetable tools, multisamplers, effects and a large preset collection. Look elsewhere if you need a standalone app or do not want to pay the one-time 84.00 GBP price.
Questions
How much does ANA 2.5 cost?
The ANA 2.5 plan costs 84.00 GBP one-time.
Is there a free plan or trial?
There is no free plan. Sonic Academy offers a 14-day trial, and demo downloads require registration or sign-in.
Which operating systems does it support?
It supports macOS 10.8 or later and Windows 7 or later.
Can ANA 2.5 run without a DAW?
No. It is a synthesizer plugin, not a standalone app.
Which plugin formats are supported?
On Mac, supported 64-bit formats are VST, VST3, AU and AAX. On Windows, they are VST, VST3 and AAX.
Who makes ANA 2.5?
Sonic Academy Limited makes ANA 2.5 and is based in Bangor, Northern Ireland.
Facts from ANA 2's own pages
- Effects and macros
- It includes 26 FX units and 500 presets, each with four assignable macros. · sonicacademy.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Bangor, Northern Ireland · sonicacademy.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes ANA 2.5 as suitable for beginners, professional producers, sound designers, live performers, and music educators. · sonicacademy.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Maker
- Sonic Academy Limited’s privacy policy lists its postal address as 5 Downshire Park, Bangor, BT203TP; the maker pages reviewed do not state a founding year. · sonicacademy.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Operating systems
- The technical specifications list macOS 10.8 or later and Windows 7 or later. · sonicacademy.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Performance tools
- Features include a Chord Memory Device and a 64-step polyphonic arpeggiator. · sonicacademy.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Plugin formats
- Supported 64-bit formats are VST, VST3, AU, and AAX on Mac, and VST, VST3, and AAX on Windows. · sonicacademy.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Presets
- The built-in presets cover genres including Acid, Drum & Bass, House, Pop, Synthwave, Techno, and Trance; additional genre-specific packs are available. · sonicacademy.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy and security
- Sonic Academy says it stores personal information on secure servers and encrypts electronic transactions using SSL; it does not store credit card details on its servers. · sonicacademy.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- ANA 2.5 is a software synthesizer plugin for creating sounds in a DAW. · sonicacademy.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Sonic Academy provides a support knowledge base with ANA installation, license key, uninstall, and crash troubleshooting articles. · support.sonicacademy.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Synthesis
- The synth has six voices, three wavetable oscillators, three multisamplers, and analog-modelled filters. · sonicacademy.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Trial access
- The product page offers a 14-day trial, with demo downloads requiring registration or sign-in. · sonicacademy.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Wavetables
- Users can import custom wavetables from another synthesizer or Sonic Academy’s NODE plugin. · sonicacademy.com, 8 Oct 2026
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