The walkthrough
Plugin walkthrough
Real hardware sounds in your DAW. Blend two synths, build patterns and add effects.
The trailer
Meet Archetone.
A first look at the sound, movement and character of Archetone.
What's inside
Recorded from real synths.
Not modelled, not emulated. Rare analog synths, sampled note by note and built into one instrument.
17Analog synths recorded
61Recordings in every sound source
450+Hardware sound sources
$130K+Their combined value
Why Archetone
Real synths. Your sound.
Start with real hardware recordings, then make them your own.
Shape its character.
Blend Drift, Movement, Texture and Tone. Drop in your own sound to extract its character, too.
Blend two synths.
Load a different hardware sound into each oscillator. Mix them into something new.
Move the whole sound.
Drag across the XY pad to control several parameters at once. Record your movements in your DAW.
Why Archetone
Not just another sample synth.
There are plenty of sample synths. This is the one built from real hardware, and made to turn it into something new.
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01 · Character extraction
Shape its character.
Archetone extracts character from its own recorded synth sounds. Blend four traits — Drift, Movement, Texture and Tone — to shape the result. As a bonus, drop in any sound to extract its properties and mix them into the synth.
02 · Two sample oscillators
Two real synths. One hybrid.
Load any recorded synth onto oscillator one, another onto oscillator two, and combine them. A Moog One pad with a Prophet-5 edge: a synth that has never existed, made from ones that do.
03 · Four-way XY pad
Excite the sound with this XY pad.
Explore four distinct modes: Microlooping, Ambience, Vintage and Erosion. Each gives you a different way to reshape your sound, with multiple controls responding to every move across the pad.
Three more pages.
Three dedicated pages. One instrument. Add movement with the mod matrix, build patterns with the arp and sequencer, and finish your sound with effects.
Page 01 · Mod matrix
Patch it like a pin matrix.
Four LFOs, two envelope followers and a pin matrix. Pick a source, pick a destination, light the pin, and see every route at a glance.
Page 02 · Arp & sequencer
Patterns that play themselves.
An arpeggiator and a step sequencer for each oscillator, with lanes for pitch, velocity, cutoff and pan. Hold a chord and it starts moving.
Page 03 · Effects
A console strip for every effect.
Delay, reverb, drive, chorus and EQ as channel strips on a desk. Switch them in and drag them into any order.
Preset browser
Browse by category, audition as you scroll.
Randomise
One button for a new starting point.
Key tracking
Cutoff and LFO rate follow the note you play.
Expansions to follow
New preset packs as we record more hardware.
Testimonials
What the community thinks
Early reactions from the Archetone community.
Dxnnywys
Community feedback
Haha yeah i was working all weekend just cooking up and experimenting you guys definitely made a beast of a plugin
Try it
Make a loop with the real hardware.
Mix and patch different presets from the real plugin together to hear how it actually sounds in your DAW
4-bar loop
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350+ factory presets included.
Four recordings per part. Swap sounds while the loop plays, or mute a part to hear how they fit together.
Get Archetone
Pick your setup.
Archetone
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The complete instrument, with built-in effects.
- Archetone for Mac and Windows
- 450+ hardware sound sources
- 350+ factory presets, expansions to follow
Archetone + 
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Add MOD-FX for $25 more.
- Everything in the Archetone licence
- MOD-FX 2.0: a separate modular effects plugin
- Build an effects chain for synths, drums and more
- Instant download
- Free updates for life
- 2 devices per licence
- Mac & Windows
Synth Palace · 2023 to now
Years of recording.
One instrument.
From our first sound libraries to our own plugins, every release has brought us closer to the hardware. Archetone is the next step.
Synth Palace 1.0
Modular Madness & Analog Artefacts
Synth Palace 2.0
Analog Elements
Synth Palace 3.0
Synth Palace Vintage
Patch Play
Synth Experiments
Multi Pedals
Analog Console
MOD-FX
Archetone
The next chapter.
Questions
Before you buy.
Is this a sample library or a synth?
Both, in the way that matters. It's a dual-oscillator synth whose sources are multi-sampled recordings of real hardware, with a synth's controls to shape them: filters, LFOs, envelopes, a mod matrix, an arp and sequencer, and effects.
Which DAWs does it work in?
Any DAW that loads VST3 or AU: Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic, Studio One, Cubase and more. VST3 runs on Mac and Windows, AU on Mac.
Can I use my own sounds?
Yes. Import your own sound into Rebirth to extract its character and apply it to Archetone’s recorded hardware sounds. This shapes the sound’s character rather than replacing the oscillator’s sound source.
Can I make my own presets?
Yes. Build your own sounds using Archetone’s sound sources, Rebirth, modulation and effects, then save them as your own presets to recall in future sessions.
How CPU intensive is the plugin?
CPU use depends on the preset, how many notes you play at once, the effects you use and your computer. More complex patches and multiple instances need more processing power. If a project gets busy, freezing or bouncing tracks in your DAW can free up CPU.
How many computers can I use it on?
Two. Each licence activates on 2 devices, so your studio machine and your laptop are both covered, Mac or Windows.
How big is the download?
About 12.1 GB in total: an 11.4 GB sample library plus the plugin installer. You can store the library in a folder of your choice, including on an external drive, to save space on your computer. Just select its location in Archetone’s Sample Library menu.
How will I receive my download and licence key?
Your download links and licence key will be available on the order-confirmation page after purchase. We’ll also send them to the email address you use at checkout.
What is your refund policy?
If you’re not happy after 7 days with Archetone, we offer a refund.
Compatibility
System requirements.
Mac
macOS 10.13 or later
Intel & Apple Silicon · 64-bit
AU & VST3
Windows
Windows 10 or 11
64-bit (x64)
VST3
A compatible DAW is required. Internet access is needed for download and initial activation.
The 11.4 GB sample library can be stored on your computer or an external drive. Keep that drive connected while using Archetone.