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The TubeSynth Black Friday deal takes 70% off AIR Music Technology's polyphonic synth plugin, bringing it to $29 until Nov 26, 2026.
TubeSynth is a subtractive synth built on the analogue modelling engine that debuted in AIR's desktop synth Vacuum Pro. The maker says that engine comes from more than 20 years of research and development.
The target is the analogue poly sounds of the 70s and 80s, and the maker describes the range as running from warm and pristine to downright dirty.
The core is a 3-oscillator architecture with noise, saw, square, pulse and triangle waveforms. Two unison engines are there for thickening a patch.
Oscillator 2 has a voice level EQ and Drive, so you can shape its harmonic content before it reaches the filter. Ring Modulation is a parameter on the oscillators too.
The Env Shape parameter on Oscillators 1 and 2 lets the Filter Envelope modulate the shape of each oscillator.
The factory library has over 300 presets, covering pads, plucks, basses and lead sounds.
Effects are built in, each with its own section: Chorus, Delay, Reverb, Compressor and the new Hype EQ. They come from AIR's Creative FX line, which the maker notes has shipped with Pro Tools since Version 8.
That keeps the signal chain inside one plugin while you build a patch, with no extra inserts needed for the basics.
TubeSynth was originally exclusive to AKAI Professional MPC and Force products. It now comes in AU, VST and AAX formats, and as a Desktop Player app.
In the desktop app you can connect a MIDI controller over USB or Bluetooth and play live. The maker says the layout is designed for tweaking with a controller during performance.
The interface can be scaled up or down to fit your screen, from half its default size to double. Presets can be saved and loaded from the plugin toolbar, including in the standalone app.
On Mac it needs macOS 10.10 through macOS 12 Monterey, 64-bit only, and it runs natively on Apple Silicon. On Windows it supports Windows 7 through Windows 11, 64-bit only, with an ASIO sound driver.
Both platforms call for an Intel Core i5 or i7 at 2.3GHz or higher, 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended) and 1 GB of free disk space.
Yes. The TubeSynth Black Friday deal is 70% off, which brings the synth plugin to $29. The offer ends Nov 26, 2026. TubeSynth is AIR Music Technology's polyphonic subtractive synth with over 300 factory presets and built-in effects.
TubeSynth is available as an AU, VST and AAX plugin, so it loads in your host of choice. A Desktop Player app is included with the plugin purchase. The synth started out exclusive to AKAI Professional MPC and Force hardware.
You get the synth plugin with a factory library of over 300 presets, including pads, plucks, basses and leads. Built-in effects are Chorus, Delay, Reverb, Compressor and Hype EQ. The Desktop Player app comes with the purchase too.
Mac needs macOS 10.10 to macOS 12 Monterey, and Windows needs Windows 7 to Windows 11, all 64-bit only. Both want an Intel Core i5 or i7 at 2.3GHz or higher, 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended) and 1 GB of free disk space.
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