Wavetable synthesizers are incredible sound design tools for music production, since you can morph and blend between the different wavetables to create complex and unique sounds.
Not only that, but you can import your own samples and create your own wavetables in these synths as well.
This type of synthesis is very CPU demanding, which is why years ago it was basically only available in hardware synths. But with modern CPUs you get the power of wavetable synth VST plugins.
The first major break of wavetable synths in the plugin world was Serum by Xfer Audio, but recently the competition in this field of synths have increased. Let’s explore my top list:
5 Best Wavetable Synth VST Plugins
Some of these are “true” wavetable synthesizers, while others are more hybrid, meaning you can choose between standard oscillators or wavetable waveforms.
But the most important aspects of choosing a wavetable VST synth plugin in my opinion are:
- Workflow & Ease of Use
- Modulation Flexibility (LFOs, Envelopes)
- Parameter Automation (Macros and CC control)