A software synthesizer (or virtual instrument) refers to a software application for generating digital audio.
Also known as “softsynths”, these computer programs are often fashioned after existing models of musical hardware such as a synthesizers or drum machines.
There are advantages and disadvantages to working with virtual instruments.
The Advantages of Softsynths
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