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Repro
What Repro is
Repro is a synthesizer plug-in containing Repro-1 and Repro-5 in one product and installer. It runs on Linux, macOS and Windows, but is not a standalone app and requires host software; it supports nearly all DAWs. Repro-1 models a monophonic analogue keyboard and can step-record two patterns of up to 32 notes each. Its five rearrangeable stomp-box effects include a wavefolder, delay, EQ/resonator, reverb and sonic conditioner. Repro-5 offers up to eight-voice polyphony or unison with optional glide, more than 950 factory presets and a polyphonic distortion unit with four modes, including a bit crusher. Formats include CLAP, AUv2, VST3 and AAX on macOS, and VST3, CLAP and AAX on Windows. Repro is NKS-ready and compatible with Maschine and Komplete Kontrol hardware. A free trial is available, and the demo emits a crackling sound. The listed plan costs €149, paid once; the pricing note says From €179. Linux builds are beta and receive less support than macOS and Windows versions.
Who it suits
It suits music makers seeking a two-instrument synthesizer plug-in for use in a host application. Linux users should note that those builds are beta and receive less support than the macOS and Windows versions.
What it does well
- Includes Repro-1 and Repro-5
- Repro-5 supports up to eight-voice polyphony
- Repro-5 includes over 950 factory presets
- Compatible with Maschine and Komplete Kontrol hardware
What to know first
- Requires host software; no standalone app
- Linux builds are beta and less supported
- Demo emits a crackling sound
Limits
The free trial demo emits a crackling sound. Repro requires host software and is not standalone. Linux builds are beta and receive less support than macOS and Windows versions.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Repro | one product with two synths · host software/DAW required · demo emits crackling sound | €149, paid once |
As u-he.com lists them, read 1 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Repro product website.
- Choose the Repro plan, listed at €149, paid once; the pricing note says From €179.
- Use the available free trial to try the demo, which emits a crackling sound.
- Install Repro on Linux, macOS or Windows.
- Load it in host software that supports a compatible plug-in format.
Verdict
Repro combines two distinct synths with sequencer, effects and polyphonic options in a plug-in that requires host software. A free trial is available, while Linux builds have beta status and less support.
Questions
How much does Repro cost?
The Repro plan is listed at €149, paid once. The pricing note says From €179.
Is there a free plan or trial?
There is no free plan, but a free trial is available. The demo emits a crackling sound.
Which platforms does Repro support?
Repro is available for Linux, macOS and Windows. Linux builds are beta and receive less support than the macOS and Windows versions.
Does Repro run by itself?
No. Repro requires host software, though it supports nearly all DAWs.
Which plug-in formats are supported?
On macOS, Repro supports CLAP, AUv2, VST3 and AAX. On Windows, it supports VST3, CLAP and AAX.
Who makes Repro?
Repro is from u-he. The company says it has designed synthesizers and effects since 2001 and is based in Berlin, Germany.
Facts from Repro's own pages
- Customer support
- Customer-support hours are Monday to Friday, 11 AM–6 PM Central European Time, and replies can take up to 48 hours. · u-he.com, 1 Oct 2026
- DAW requirement
- Repro is not standalone and requires host software, while supporting nearly all DAWs. · u-he.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Distortion
- Repro-5 has a polyphonic distortion unit with four modes including a bit crusher. · u-he.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Effects
- Repro-1 includes five rearrangeable stomp-box effects including wavefolder, delay, EQ/resonator, reverb and sonic conditioner. · u-he.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Factory presets
- Repro-5 includes over 950 factory presets. · u-he.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Formats
- The plug-in supports CLAP, AUv2, VST3 and AAX on macOS, and VST3, CLAP and AAX on Windows. · u-he.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2001 · u-he.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Hardware integration
- Repro is Native Instruments NKS-ready and compatible with Maschine and Komplete Kontrol hardware. · u-he.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germany · u-he.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Linux support
- Linux builds are considered beta and receive less support than macOS and Windows versions. · u-he.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Maker history
- u-he says it has been designing synthesizers and effects since 2001. · u-he.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Heckmann Audio GmbH says it follows German and EU data-protection laws and does not sell or otherwise pass personal data to third parties. · u-he.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Product structure
- Repro is one product and installer containing Repro-1 and Repro-5. · u-he.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Repro-1 synthesis
- Repro-1 is a component-level model of a monophonic analogue keyboard. · u-he.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Repro-5 polyphony
- Repro-5 supports up to 8-voice polyphony or unison with optional glide. · u-he.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Sequencer
- Repro-1 can step-record two patterns of up to 32 notes each. · u-he.com, 1 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- Requirements include 1GB RAM, 70–310MB free disk space and a 1000 × 600 or larger display. · u-he.com, 1 Oct 2026
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