Native Instruments Absynth 6

Absynth 6 marks the revival of the iconic Native Instruments synthesizer, celebrated for its ethereal soundscapes and hybrid design. Its semi-modular, three-oscillator engine blends subtractive, FM, wavetable, and granular synthesis to craft evolving, unconventional textures. A redesigned interface, enhanced waveform editor, and visual browser streamline sound design, while tools like the Mutator spark instant creativity through intelligent preset generation. Featuring over 2,000 presets - including 350 entirely new sounds - Absynth 6 offers a vast palette to explore. With polyphonic aftertouch, MPE support, advanced envelopes, signature effects such as the Aetherizer, and full surround sound capabilities, it delivers a deeply expressive and modern sound design experience.

• Hybrid semi-modular engine with subtractive, FM, wavetable, and granular synthesis.
• Three-channel oscillator architecture with deep modulation.
• Redesigned interface for streamlined workflows.
• Fully backward compatible with previous Absynth versions.
• Over 2000 factory presets, including 350+ new sounds.

• Mutator: morph modules with depth and randomness controls, mutation history.
• Multi-stage 68-point envelopes with looping, breakpoint curves, and sustain stages.
• Sample jump envelopes with randomized LFO movement.
• Unique creative effects including Aetherizer and Cloud Filter.
• Waveform editor for precise sound sculpting.
• Polyphonic aftertouch and full MPE support.
• True multichannel surround spatialization.

• Visual browser for fast, intuitive preset exploration.
• Hardware integration with Kontrol keyboards and Maschine.
• MTS-ESP support for global microtuning and new harmonic systems.

Explore new sonic worlds: Hybrid synthesis and advanced modulation allow you to create evolving textures, complex soundscapes, and unconventional tones.

Stay inspired: Generate new ideas instantly with the Mutator, visual browsing, and over 2000 presets spanning electronic genres to cinematic scoring.

Express yourself: MPE and polyphonic aftertouch support put nuanced performance and modern expressiveness at your fingertips.

Future-proof sound design: From classic Absynth tones to new features like surround processing and global tuning, Absynth 6 grows with your creativity.

• Oscillators and synthesis:
  • Three-channel semi-modular oscillator system.
  • Subtractive, FM, wavetable, and granular synthesis modes.
  • Advanced modulation system with macros, velocity, and modwheel assignments.
• Modulation and envelopes:
  • Multi-stage 68-point envelopes with looping and breakpoint curves.
  • Sample jump envelopes for randomized playback movement.
  • Dedicated modulation LFOs.
• Effects:
  • Signature Absynth creative effects including Aetherizer and Cloud Filter.
  • Per-effect surround sound spatialization.
• Interface:
  • Redesigned for a streamlined workflow.
  • Visual preset browser.
  • Waveform editor with precision control.
• Compatibility and integration:
  • Seamless hardware integration with Kontrol keyboards and Maschine.
  • MTS-ESP support for real-time microtuning and alternate tunings.
  • Supports ASIO, Core Audio, and WASAPI.

• Windows 10 or 11 (latest Service Pack)
• macOS 14, 15, 26 (latest update)
• Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, or Apple Silicon.
• 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended)
• Runs in 64-bit VST3, AU, and AAX hosts.
• Internet connection required for installation and activation (offline use possible afterwards)