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SynthEdit
What SynthEdit is
SynthEdit is a paid, single-product tool for creating synthesizer and audio effect plugins. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows. The Full Version includes all modules, project saving, and export of VST3 and Audio Unit plugins, with no time limit. An experimental JUCE export enables additional plugin formats. SynthEdit supports oversampling, and its license is perpetual rather than subscription-based. The listed Full Version price is 170.00 EUR, paid once, and a 60-day trial is available. There is no free plan. The product information identifies the maker’s headquarters as New Zealand. Buyers can therefore assess platform support, export compatibility, and the one-time license terms, while checking separately whether the available modules fit a specific plugin design.
Who it suits
It suits plugin creators working on Linux, macOS, or Windows who need synthesizer or audio-effect projects, VST3 or AU export, and a perpetual license. The trial offers 60 days to evaluate it.
What it does well
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Includes all modules in Full Version
- Saves projects
- Exports VST3 and AU plugins
- Perpetual one-time license
What to know first
- No free plan
- JUCE export is experimental
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Full Version | €170, paid once · All modules · Save projects · Export VST/AU plugins · No time limit | €170, paid once |
As synthedit.com lists them, read 24 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
SynthEdit offers cross-platform plugin creation with project saving, oversampling, and perpetual licensing. Its €170 one-time price and experimental status of JUCE export are central purchase considerations.
Facts from SynthEdit's own pages
- Headquarters
- New Zealand · synthedit.com, 4 Oct 2026
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