Addictive Synth vs iSEM Synthesizer

Struggling to choose between Addictive Synth and iSEM Synthesizer? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Addictive Synth is a Audio & Music solution with tags like synth, instrument, music-production, sound-design.

It boasts features such as Multiple synthesizer engines: Subtractive, FM, AM, Phase Distortion, Wave Shaping, Granular, etc., Flexible modulation and routing options, Intuitive drag-and-drop interface for sound design, Over 500 factory presets, Support for microtuning and alternate tunings, Built-in arpeggiator and step sequencer, Audio-rate modulation of parameters, Unison, portamento, and polyphonic glide effects, Integrated effects like chorus, delay, reverb, distortion, etc. and pros including Great for creative sound design, Very flexible architecture, Easy to use interface, Lots of presets to get started quickly, Affordable pricing.

On the other hand, iSEM Synthesizer is a Audio & Music product tagged with synthesizer, virtual-instrument, analog-emulation, free, obx, obxa.

Its standout features include 2 oscillators with sawtooth, pulse, triangle and noise waveforms, 1 sub oscillator, 2 filters (12dB lowpass and 24dB lowpass/bandpass), 2 ADSR envelopes, Arpeggiator, Built-in effects like chorus, delay, reverb, Supports MIDI input, 64 voice polyphony, Vintage OB-X/OB-Xa sound, and it shines with pros like Free and open source, Faithful emulation of classic OB-X synth, Lots of sound design possibilities, Low CPU usage, Cross-platform (Windows, Mac, Linux).

Feature	Addictive Synth	iSEM Synthesizer
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Primary Category	Audio & Music	Audio & Music

Product Overview

Addictive Synth

Description: Addictive Synth is a virtual synthesizer instrument plug-in for digital audio workstations. It provides a range of synthesizer engines, flexible effects routing options, and an intuitive interface for designing synth patches and timbres.

iSEM Synthesizer

Description: iSEM Synthesizer is a free virtual instrument that emulates the iconic OB-X and OB-Xa analog synthesizers. It has 2 oscillators, 1 sub oscillator, 2 filters, 2 envelopes, an arpeggiator, and effects. Great for vintage synth sounds.

Key Features Comparison

Addictive Synth Features

• Multiple synthesizer engines: Subtractive, FM, AM, Phase Distortion, Wave Shaping, Granular, etc.
• Flexible modulation and routing options
• Intuitive drag-and-drop interface for sound design
• Over 500 factory presets
• Support for microtuning and alternate tunings
• Built-in arpeggiator and step sequencer
• Audio-rate modulation of parameters
• Unison, portamento, and polyphonic glide effects
• Integrated effects like chorus, delay, reverb, distortion, etc.

iSEM Synthesizer Features

• 2 oscillators with sawtooth, pulse, triangle and noise waveforms
• 1 sub oscillator
• 2 filters (12dB lowpass and 24dB lowpass/bandpass)
• 2 ADSR envelopes
• Arpeggiator
• Built-in effects like chorus, delay, reverb
• Supports MIDI input
• 64 voice polyphony
• Vintage OB-X/OB-Xa sound

Pros & Cons Analysis

Addictive Synth

Pros

• Great for creative sound design
• Very flexible architecture
• Easy to use interface
• Lots of presets to get started quickly
• Affordable pricing

Cons

• Can be CPU-intensive
• Steep learning curve for advanced features
• No native support for third-party formats

iSEM Synthesizer

Pros

• Free and open source
• Faithful emulation of classic OB-X synth
• Lots of sound design possibilities
• Low CPU usage
• Cross-platform (Windows, Mac, Linux)

Cons

• No modulation options
• Only one LFO
• No microtuning capabilities
• No patch memory
• No audio export option

Pricing Comparison

Addictive Synth

• One-time Purchase

iSEM Synthesizer

• Free