Native Instruments Absynth 6

Weird by design

Absynth 6 marks the return of a legendary semi-modular synthesizer. Built for textures that transform and breathe, it invites you to shape sounds that are entirely your own. Deep enough for complex sound design, and intuitive enough for newcomers, it opens up distinctive, living sounds for cinematic cues, ambient soundscapes, and electronic productions.

Beyond ordinary synthesis
At the core of Absynth 6 is a hybrid engine that combines granular, FM, wavetable, and subtractive synthesis with deep modulation and a suite of creative effects. Its three oscillator channels give you structured unpredictability and endless room for exploration – perfect for sounds that evolve, shift, and surprise.

Discover new sounds
The Preset Explorer helps you find sounds by feel instead of scrolling through names. Navigate a sonic landscape where relationships between tones appear visually, leading you to unexpected discoveries and faster results.

Go beyond ADSR
Absynth 6’s 68-point envelope system offers looping, breakpoint curves, sustain stages, and time-synced transitions – plus dedicated modulation LFOs. These flexible shapes let you craft evolving textures and rhythmic motion that goes far beyond standard ADSR envelopes.

Mutate presets
With the Mutator, inspiration is only ever a few clicks away. Use it to morph different presets into entirely new ones, generating new variants in moments. Sculpt them into sounds you love – all while keeping a timeline of changes so you can quickly recall and refine your favorites.

Textural alchemy
Transform textures with Absynth’s signature granular effects. The Aetherizer turns any sound into shimmering atmospheres, while the Cloud Filter adds spectral motion and coloration. Together they create ambient motion that feels alive within your mix.

From spark to soundscape
Absynth 6 turns quick bursts of inspiration into complex sounds. Its semi-modular engine, reimagined sample tools, and huge library let you move from idea to atmosphere in moments.

• Three-channel oscillators
  The semi‑modular engine features three oscillator channels that combine subtractive synthesis, FM, wavetable synthesis, granular sampling, and wave‑morphing, routed through powerful filters, modulators, and effects to create rich, complex timbres.

• Sample editor
  The revamped sample editor in Absynth 6 gives you streamlined control over loop points, playback modes, and wave-morphing – capabilities rarely found so deeply integrated in soft synths. It allows for precise sample‑based sound design with unmatched speed and flexibility.

• Over 2000 presets
  Absynth 6 delivers over 2000 presets with more than 350 brand-new additions to the Factory Library. Randomize macro parameters to generate entirely new presets on the fly – and with full backward compatibility, every patch you’ve ever designed can be imported seamlessly.

Sound that surrounds you
With support for up to eight-channel surround formats, including Quadraphonic, 5.1, and Octaphonic, Absynth 6 lets you place and move sound in 360° space, with optional LFE routing. Each effect can occupy its own position in the field – from swirling Aetherizer grains to immersive spectral clouds.

More expressive than ever
Absynth 6 comes alive with full MPE and polyphonic aftertouch support. Every note can have its own voice, influencing modulation, morphing, and spatial placement. Paired with Kontrol keyboards, Maschine, or any MPE-ready controller, it turns your playing into vivid soundscapes that unfold with every touch.

Created with Brian Clevinger
Brian Clevinger brought the original Absynth to life, shaping its otherworldly sound. Absynth 6 honors that vision while adding a sleek new interface and deeply expressive features – connecting the classic textures you love with modern production power.

Watch as Brian guides you through the redesigned interface, exploring the new features and sound-shaping possibilities that define the next generation of Absynth.

Artists at the heart of Absynth
Discover exclusive presets from Brian Eno, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Richard Devine, and more. Explore expressive textures, atmospheric pads, and experimental soundscapes designed by the artists who helped shape Absynth’s legacy – and push it forward.

System requirements:

• macOS 14, 15, 26 (latest update)

• Windows 10 or 11 (latest Service Pack)

• Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, or Apple Silicon

• 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended)

• Runs in 64-bit VST3, AU, and AAX hosts

An Internet connection and a graphics card that supports OpenGL 2.1 or higher, or DirectX 9 or 11, are required to download and activate this product. Once installed and activated, the product can be used offline. Please see the Native Access system requirements.

Compatibility and integration:

• Seamless hardware integration with Kontrol keyboards and Maschine via Komplete Kontrol and Maschine software

• Full MPE and polyphonic aftertouch support

• MTS-ESP support for real-time microtuning and alternate tunings

• Supports ASIO, Core Audio, and WASAPI

Supported interfaces
Windows (64-bit only): VST3, AAX
Mac OS X (64-bit only): VST3, AU, AAX

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