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Syntheway Virtual Musical Instruments AU Audio Units (.component), VST (.vst extension) Sample Libraries for Apple Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X v10.7 Lion, Mac OS X v10.8 Mountain Lion, OS X v10.9 Mavericks, OS X v10.10 Yosemite, OS X v10.11 El Capitan, macOS v10.12 Sierra.

 

There are several high quality choices available for macOS like AU Audio Units (.component) and VST (.vst), Logic EXS24 (.exs) or KONTAKT (.nki) Sample Libraries. There are not demos available yet, since they are independient development from Windows, instead by clicking on each Audio Unit and VST below, you will find the audio demonstrations, information about the product as well as the shop webpage.

macOS Sierra (version 10.12) is the thirteenth major release of macOS (previously OS X), Apple Inc.'s desktop and server operating system for Macintosh computers. It is the successor to OS X El Capitan and will focus on Continuity, iCloud and windowing enhancements, and support for Apple Pay and Siri. Apple rebranded OS X into macOS, reminiscing the old naming scheme used since Mac OS 7.6.

The Audio Unit components and VST plug-ins are compiled in Universal Binary format, so they are compatible and run natively on Intel-manufactured IA-32 (Intel Architecture, 32-bit) or Intel 64-based Macintosh computers.

Compatibility with Apple Mac OS X v10.6 "Snow Leopard", Mac OS X v10.7 "Lion", Mac OS X v10.8 "Mountain Lion", OS X v10.9 "Mavericks", OS X v10.10 "Yosemite", OS X v10.11 "El Capitan", macOS v10.12 "Sierra", macOS v10.13 "High Sierra".

These plug-ins that can be used to process audio by applications such as Logic Pro, GarageBand, Cubase, Ableton Live, REAPER, Studio One Professional, Ardour, MainStage and Digital Performer among others.

The Audio Unit and VST for macOS interface differs slightly from the VST Windows implementation due to some differences in the software development, but it has been meticulously tuned and adjusted and particular care has been taken in the reproduction of the original realism of each VST instrument. Both versions (AU and VST) are compiled in Universal Binary format, so they are compatible and runs natively on Intel-manufactured IA-32 (Intel Architecture, 32-bit) or Intel 64-based Macintosh computers.

The Audio Unit and VST for macOS interface differs slightly from the VST Windows implementation due to some differences in the software development, but it has been meticulously tuned and adjusted and particular care has been taken in the reproduction of the original realism of each VST instrument.

Audio Units and VST for macOS package are distributed via Internet in an Apple Disk Image DMG file, a disk image commonly used by the macOS operating system. When opened, an Apple disk image is "mounted" as a volume within the Finder.

We are developing best program options for Mac users and go gradually incorporating several virtual musical instruments. Actually, almost all of our products are available for macOS, with the exception of Harmodion, Zephyrus and SF2 Player. So below you will find the links to available products:

 

Audio Units and VST for macOS available:

(Click on each AU+VST below for more information, audio demos and shop)

 

Magnus Choir

Magnus Choir for Mac OS X: Has been adapted as Sampler with internalSample Library made specially for Mac users in order to use it as .component (Audio Unit) and / or .vst format (Cubase for Mac) (Compiled in Universal Binary format, so they are compatible and runs natively on Intel-manufactured IA-32 or Intel 64-based Macintosh computers. Mac OS X 10.6 or later).

Master Hammond B3 Organ

Master Hammond B3 Organ for Mac OS X: Has been adapted as Sampler with internal Sample Library made specially for Mac users in order to use it as .component (Audio Unit) and / or .vst format (Cubase for Mac) (Compiled in Universal Binary format, so they are compatible and runs natively on Intel-manufactured IA-32 or Intel 64-based Macintosh computers. Mac OS X 10.6 or later).

Syntheway Strings

Syntheway Virtual Strings Ensemble Viola Cello Violin Contrabass for Mac OS X: Has been adapted as Sampler with internal Sample Library made specially for Mac users in order to use it as .component (Audio Unit) and / or .vst format (Cubase for Mac) (Compiled in Universal Binary format, so they are compatible and runs natively on Intel-manufactured IA-32 or Intel 64-based Macintosh computers. Mac OS X 10.6 or later).

Aeternus Brass

Syntheway Aeternus Brass for Mac OS X: Has been adapted as Sampler with internal Sample Library made specially for Mac users in order to use it as .component (Audio Unit) and / or .vst format (Cubase for Mac) (Compiled in Universal Binary format, so they are compatible and runs natively on Intel-manufactured IA-32 or Intel 64-based Macintosh computers. Mac OS X 10.6 or later). Trumpet, Cornet, Trombone, Tuba, French Horn, Flugelhorn, Brass Sections and Orchestral Ensemble

RetroMagix Harpsichord

Syntheway RetroMagix Virtual Harpsichord for Mac OS X: Has been adapted as Sampler with internal Sample Library made specially for Mac users in order to use it as .component (Audio Unit) and / or .vst format (Cubase for Mac) (Compiled in Universal Binary format, so they are compatible and runs natively on Intel-manufactured IA-32 or Intel 64-based Macintosh computers. Mac OS X 10.6 or later).

Syntheway Percussion Kit

Percussion Kit (Orchestral, Mallet, Latin, and African Percussion) for Mac OS X: Has been adapted as Sampler with internal Sample Library made specially for Mac users in order to use it as .component (Audio Unit) and / or .vst format (Cubase for Mac) (Compiled in Universal Binary format, so they are compatible and runs natively on Intel-manufactured IA-32 or Intel 64-based Macintosh computers. Mac OS X 10.6 or later).

Syntheway Virtual Sitar

Syntheway Virtual Sitar for Mac OS X: Has been adapted as Sampler with internal Sample Library made specially for Mac users in order to use it as .component (Audio Unit) and / or .vst format (Cubase for Mac) (Compiled in Universal Binary format, so they are compatible and runs natively on Intel-manufactured IA-32 or Intel 64-based Macintosh computers. Mac OS X 10.6 or later).

DAL Flute

DAL Flute is available for Mac OS X as Sampler with Sample Library in AU (Audio Unit) and VST format for Mac, NKI Sample Library for NI Kontakt, EXS24 mkII Sample Library for Logic EXP24 and EXSP24 Samplers, as a Windows dll format file wrapped on VFX, and via Apple's Boot Camp.

Organux Virtual Organs

Syntheway Organux Virtual Organ for Mac OS X: Has been adapted as Sampler with internal Sample Library made specially for Mac users in order to use it as .component (Audio Unit) and / or .vst format (Cubase for Mac) (Compiled in Universal Binary format, so they are compatible and runs natively on Intel-manufactured IA-32 or Intel 64-based Macintosh computers. Mac OS X 10.6 or later).

Realistic Virtual Piano

Syntheway Realistic Virtual Piano for Mac OS X: Has been adapted as Sampler with internal Sample Library made specially for Mac users in order to use it as .component (Audio Unit) and / or .vst format (Cubase for Mac) (Compiled in Universal Binary format, so they are compatible and runs natively on Intel-manufactured IA-32 or Intel 64-based Macintosh computers. Mac OS X 10.6 or later).

ElectriKeys Electric Piano

Syntheway ElectriKeys Electric Piano for Mac OS X: Has been adapted as Sampler with internal Sample Library made specially for Mac users in order to use it as .component (Audio Unit) and / or .vst format (Cubase for Mac) (Compiled in Universal Binary format, so they are compatible and runs natively on Intel-manufactured IA-32 or Intel 64-based Macintosh computers. Mac OS X 10.6 or later).

Chordophonet Virtual Harp & Hammered Dulcimer

Chordophonet Virtual Harp and Hammered Dulcimer for Mac OS X is available as Sampler with internal Sample Library made specially for Mac users (Mac OS X 10.6 Intel or later) in order to use it as .component AU (Audio Unit) and / or .vst format (Cubase for Mac). Both versions are compiled in Universal Binary format, so they are compatible and runs natively on Intel-manufactured IA-32 (Intel Architecture, 32-bit) or Intel 64-based Macintosh computers.

Banjodoline Virtual Banjo and Mandolin

Banjodoline Virtual Banjo and Mandolin for Mac OS X is available as Sampler with internal Sample Library made specially for Mac users (Mac OS X 10.6 Intel or later) in order to use it as .component AU (Audio Unit) and / or .vst format (Cubase for Mac). Both versions are compiled in Universal Binary format, so they are compatible and runs natively on Intel-manufactured IA-32 (Intel Architecture, 32-bit) or Intel 64-based Macintosh computers.

Bassesland Virtual Electric, Acoustic and Synth Bass

Bassesland Virtual Bass Sampler and Sample Library version for Mac OS X . Bassesland Virtual Bass Mac, Bassesland Virtual Bass for Mac, Bassesland Virtual Bass Audio Unit, Bassesland Virtual Bass VST for Mac (Cubase), Syntheway Bassesland Virtual Bass for Mac, Bassesland Virtual Bass Macintosh, Bassesland Virtual Bass for Apple Mac, Bassesland Virtual Bass for GarageBand, Bassesland Virtual Bass for Logic. Bassesland Virtual Bass for Mac OS X: Is available as Sampler with internal Sample Library made specially for Mac users (Mac OS X 10.6 Intel or later) in order to use it as .component AU (Audio Unit) and / or .vst format (Cubase for Mac). Both versions are compiled in Universal Binary format, so they are compatible and runs natively on Intel-manufactured IA-32 (Intel Architecture, 32-bit) or Intel 64-based Macintosh computers. Audio Units (AU) are used by Apple applications such as GarageBand, Soundtrack Pro, Logic Express, Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro, MainStage and most 3rd party audio software developed for Mac OS X such as Ardour, Ableton Live, REAPER, Studio One Professional and Digital Performer, among others.

Akkordica Virtual Accordion, Harmonica and Melodica

Akkordica Virtual Accordion, Harmonica and Melodica is available for macOS and Mac OS X as Audio Unit Component and VST Plug-ins formats. Virtual Accordion VST, Akkordica, Piano Accordion, Anglo Concertina, Strasser Accordion, Hohner Accordion, Musette Accordion, Harmonica, Melodica, Pianica, Accordina, Harmonicon, Virtual Accordion, Virtual Harmonica, Virtual Melodica, Virtual Accordina, Accordion VST, Accordion, Concertina, Harmonica VST, Melodica VST, Clavietta, Squeezebox, French Accordion, Musette, Bal-Musette, Accordion Folk, Akkordeon, Acordion, Accordeon, Piano Accordion, Button Accordion, Diatonic Button Accordion, Chromatic Accordion

GuitarTempus Virtual Acoustic, Semi-Ac. & Electric Guitar

GuitarTempus is a virtual guitar designed to emulate the acoustic (nylon, six and twelve steel string), semi acoustic (hollow body) and electric 'clean' guitars. GuitarTempus Virtual Guitar: Acoustic (Nylon, Six and Twelve Steel String) Semi Acoustic Hollow Body and Electric 'Clean' Guitars. Audio Unit and VST for Mac OS X and macOS. For Logic Pro, GarageBand, Final Cut Pro X, MainStage, Cubase, Ardour, Ableton Live, REAPER, Studio One Professional and Digital Performer, among others

ShamiKoto Virtual Koto and Shamisen

GuitarTempus is a virtual guitar designed to emulate the acoustic (nylon, six and twelve steel string), semi acoustic (hollow body) and electric 'clean' guitars. GuitarTempus Virtual Guitar: Acoustic (Nylon, Six and Twelve Steel String) Semi Acoustic Hollow Body and Electric 'Clean' Guitars. Audio Unit and VST for Mac OS X and macOS. For Logic Pro, GarageBand, Final Cut Pro X, MainStage, Cubase, Ardour, Ableton Live, REAPER, Studio One Professional and Digital Performer, among others

 

Instrument List of NKI KONTAKT Sample Libraries available:

(Click on each Sample Library below for more information and shop)

Magnus Choir NKI Sample Library version was made specially for Mac users in order to use it on Native Instruments Kontakt. Magnus Choir Mac, Magnus Choir for Mac, Magnus Choir for Macintosh, How to intall Magnus Choir, Syntheway Magnus Choir for Mac OS X, Magnus Choir for Intel Mac, iMac, Magnus Choir for GarageBand, Magnus Choir for Logic

Master Hammond B3 NKI is a formatted version made specially for Mac users in order to use it on Native Instruments Kontakt It has been meticulously tuned and adjusted and particular care has been taken in the reproduction of the original realism of Master Hammond B3. The full Master Hammond B3 formatted version contains the following NKI samples with their respective WAV files: 

Syntheway Virtual Strings Ensemble (Cello, Violin, Viola & Double Bass) NKI is a formatted version made specially for Mac users in order to use it on Native Instruments Kontakt It has been meticulously tuned and adjusted and particular care has been taken in the reproduction of the original realism of Syntheway Virtual Strings Ensemble (Cello, Violin, Viola & Double Bass). The full Syntheway Virtual Strings Ensemble (Cello, Violin, Viola & Double Bass) formatted version contains the following NKI samples with their respective WAV files:

Aeternus Brass NKI is a formatted version made specially for Mac users in order to use it on Native Instruments Kontakt It has been meticulously tuned and adjusted and particular care has been taken in the reproduction of the original realism of Aeternus Brass (Cello, Violin, Viola & Double Bass). The full Aeternus Brass formatted version contains the following NKI samples with their respective WAV files:

RetroMagix Harpsichord NKI is a formatted version made specially for Mac users in order to use it on Native Instruments Kontakt It has been meticulously tuned and adjusted and particular care has been taken in the reproduction of the original realism of RetroMagix Harpsichord (Cello, Violin, Viola & Double Bass). The full RetroMagix Harpsichord formatted version contains the following NKI samples with their respective WAV files:

Percussion Kit NKI is a formatted version made specially for Mac users in order to use it on Native Instruments Kontakt - It has been meticulously tuned and adjusted and particular care has been taken in the reproduction of the original realism of Percussion Kit. The full Percussion Kit formatted version contains the following NKI samples with their respective WAV files

Syntheway Virtual Sitar NKI is a formatted version made specially for Mac users in order to use it on Native Instruments Kontakt It has been meticulously tuned and adjusted and particular care has been taken in the reproduction of the original realism of Syntheway Virtual Sitar (Cello, Violin, Viola & Double Bass). The full Syntheway Virtual Sitar formatted version contains the following NKI samples with their respective WAV files:

DAL Flute NKI Sample Library for Native Instruments Kontakt (Mac OS X) Normal, Bright, Pan (aka Pan Pipe, Pandean Pipe) and Shakuhachi Japanese Flutes

Organux NKI is a Sample Library version made specially for Mac users in order to use it on Native Instruments Kontakt and designed for creating a wide range of classic and modern organ sounds.

Realistic Virtual Piano NKI is a Sample Library version featuring Kawai and Yamaha Acoustic Grand Pianos, made specially for Mac users in order to use it on Native Instruments Kontakt.

ElectriKeys Electric Piano NKI is a Sample Library version based on vintage Fender Rhodes MK1, Hohner Clavinet D6, Wurlitzer and Yamaha CP-70 e-pianos, made specially for Mac users in order to use it on Native Instruments Kontakt.

Chordophonet Virtual Harp and Hammered Dulcimer NKI is a Sample Library version based on vintage Fender Rhodes MK1, Hohner Clavinet D6, Wurlitzer and Yamaha CP-70 e-pianos, made specially for Mac users in order to use it on Native Instruments Kontakt.

Banjodoline Virtual Banjo and Mandolin VSTi Plugin Software. Banjodoline Virtual Banjo and Mandolin NKI is a Sample Library version based on vintage Fender Rhodes MK1, Hohner Clavinet D6, Wurlitzer and Yamaha CP-70 e-pianos, made specially for Mac users in order to use it on Native Instruments Kontakt. Banjo.nki Mandolin.nki. Banjo for Kontakt, Mandolin for Kontakt

Bassesland Virtual Bass VSTi Plugin Software. Bassesland Virtual Bass NKI is a Sample Library version based on vintage Fender Rhodes MK1, Hohner Clavinet D6, Wurlitzer and Yamaha CP-70 e-pianos, made specially for Mac users in order to use it on Native Instruments Kontakt. Banjo.nki Mandolin.nki. Banjo for Kontakt, Mandolin for Kontakt

GuitarTempus Native Instruments KONTAKT NKI Sample Library: Virtual Acoustic (Nylon, Six and Twelve Steel String) Semi Acoustic Hollow Body and Electric 'Clean' Guitars. The NKI Library was made specially for Native Instruments Kontakt users of Full version v2.0 or above on Windows and Mac OS X (Free Kontakt Player only will load this Library for 15 minutes in demo mode). Also is compatible with Ableton Sampler (Live Suite only, not Intro or Standard) on Windows and macOS /OS X as well as in Image-Line DirectWave Player for Windows.

ShamiKoto Native Instruments KONTAKT NKI Sample Library: Virtual Acoustic (Nylon, Six and Twelve Steel String) Semi Acoustic Hollow Body and Electric 'Clean' Guitars. The NKI Library was made specially for Native Instruments Kontakt users of Full version v2.0 or above on Windows and Mac OS X (Free Kontakt Player only will load this Library for 15 minutes in demo mode). Also is compatible with Ableton Sampler (Live Suite only, not Intro or Standard) on Windows and macOS /OS X as well as in Image-Line DirectWave Player for Windows.

 

Instrument List of Logic EXS24 Sample Libraries available:

(Click on each Sample Library below for more information and shop)

Magnus Choir EXS24 mkII is a Sample Library version made specially for Mac users in order to use it on Logic's EXS-24 Sampler. If you use Logic 5.5 or above, your EXS is automatically changed to the EXS mk II.

Master Hammond B3 Organ EXS24 mkII is a Sample Library version made specially for Mac users in order to use it on Logic EXS24 and EXSP24 Samplers. If you use Logic 5.5 or above, your EXS is automatically changed to the EXS mk II. It has been meticulously tuned and adjusted and particular care has been taken in the reproduction of the original realism of Master Hammond B3 Organ.

Syntheway Virtual Strings Ensemble (Cello, Violin, Viola & Double Bass) EXS24 mkII is a Sample Library version made specially for Mac users in order to use it on Logic EXS24 and EXSP24 Samplers. If you use Logic 5.5 or above, your EXS is automatically changed to the EXS mk II. It has been meticulously tuned and adjusted and particular care has been taken in the reproduction of the original realism of Syntheway Virtual Strings Ensemble (Cello, Violin, Viola & Double Bass).

Aeternus Brass EXS24 mkII is a Sample Library version made specially for Mac users in order to use it on Logic EXS24 and EXSP24 Samplers. If you use Logic 5.5 or above, your EXS is automatically changed to the EXS mk II. It has been meticulously tuned and adjusted and particular care has been taken in the reproduction of the original realism of Aeternus Brass (Cello, Violin, Viola & Double Bass).

RetroMagix Harpsichord EXS24 mkII is a Sample Library version made specially for Mac users in order to use it on Logic EXS24 and EXSP24 Samplers. If you use Logic 5.5 or above, your EXS is automatically changed to the EXS mk II. It has been meticulously tuned and adjusted and particular care has been taken in the reproduction of the original realism of RetroMagix Harpsichord (Cello, Violin, Viola & Double Bass).

Percussion Kit EXS24 mkII is a formatted version made specially for Mac users in order to use it on Logic's EXS-24 mkII Sampler. If you use Logic 5.5 or above, your EXS is automatically changed to the EXS mk II. It has been meticulously tuned and adjusted and particular care has been taken in the reproduction of the original realism of Percussion Kit. The full Percussion Kit formatted version contains the following EXS samples with their respective WAV files

Syntheway Virtual Sitar EXS24 mkII is a Sample Library version made specially for Mac users in order to use it on Logic EXS24 and EXSP24 Samplers. If you use Logic 5.5 or above, your EXS is automatically changed to the EXS mk II. It has been meticulously tuned and adjusted and particular care has been taken in the reproduction of the original realism of Syntheway Virtual Sitar (Cello, Violin, Viola & Double Bass).

DAL Flute EXS24 mkII is a Sample Library version made specially for Mac users in order to use it on Logic EXS24 and EXSP24 Samplers. If you use Logic 5.5 or above, your EXS is automatically changed to the EXS mk II. It has been meticulously tuned and adjusted and particular care has been taken in the reproduction of the original realism of DAL Flute (Cello, Violin, Viola & Double Bass).

Organux EXS24 is a Virtual Organ Sample Library designed for creating a wide range of classic and modern organ sounds. It has been meticulously tuned and adjusted and particular care has been taken in the reproduction of the original realism of Organux.

Realistic Virtual Piano EXS24 mkII is a Sample Library version featuring Kawai and Yamaha Acoustic Grand Pianos made specially for Mac users in order to use it on Logic EXS24 and EXSP24 Samplers or Ableton Live Sampler. If you use Logic 5.5 or above, your EXS is automatically changed to the EXS mk II.

ElectriKeys Electric Piano EXS24 MkII is a Sample Library version based on vintage Fender Rhodes MK1, Hohner Clavinet D6, Wurlitzer and Yamaha CP-70 e-pianos made specially for Mac users in order to use it on Logic EXS24 and EXSP24 Samplers or Ableton Live Sampler. If you use Logic 5.5 or above, your EXS is automatically changed to the EXS mk II.

Chordophonet Virtual Harp and Hammered Dulcimer EXS24 MkII is a Sample Library version based on vintage Fender Rhodes MK1, Hohner Clavinet D6, Wurlitzer and Yamaha CP-70 e-pianos made specially for Mac users in order to use it on Logic EXS24 and EXSP24 Samplers or Ableton Live Sampler. If you use Logic 5.5 or above, your EXS is automatically changed to the EXS mk II.

Banjodoline Virtual Banjo and Mandolin EXS24 MkII is a Sample Library version based on vintage Fender Rhodes MK1, Hohner Clavinet D6, Wurlitzer and Yamaha CP-70 e-pianos made specially for Mac users in order to use it on Logic EXS24 and EXSP24 Samplers or Ableton Live Sampler. If you use Logic 5.5 or above, your EXS is automatically changed to the EXS mk II. Banjo.exs Banjo EXS24 MkII, Mandolin.exs Mandolin EXS24 Sample Libraries. GarageBand AUSampler, Logic Pro X EXS24 EXSP24, Ableton Live Sampler

Bassesland is a virtual electric, acoustic and synth bass software to create sounds of the electric bass or acoustic double bass as well as the vintage synthesizers bass sounds. Fretless, Fingered, Picked, Muted, Slapped and Slides Basses, Funk Bass, Jazz Bass, Electro Acoustic Bass, Fuzz Bass Overdrive, Synth Bass, Upright Bass or Acoustic Double Bass EXS24 MkII is a Sample Library version based on vintage Fender Rhodes MK1, Hohner Clavinet D6, Wurlitzer and Yamaha CP-70 e-pianos made specially for Mac users in order to use it on Logic EXS24 and EXSP24 Samplers or Ableton Live Sampler. If you use Logic 5.5 or above, your EXS is automatically changed to the EXS mk II. Banjo.exs Banjo EXS24 MkII, Mandolin.exs Mandolin EXS24 Sample Libraries. GarageBand AUSampler, Logic Pro X EXS24 EXSP24, Ableton Live Sampler

GuitarTempus is a virtual guitar designed to emulate the acoustic (nylon, six and twelve steel string), semi acoustic (hollow body) and electric 'clean' guitars. EXS24 MkII Sample Libraries for Apple Logic EXS24 Sampler and GarageBand AUSampler (macOS ), Ableton Live Sampler, MOTU MachFive 3, Presence XT Sampler (PreSonus Studio One 3 Professional) macOS & Windows, and Image-Line DirectWave Player for Windows.

GuitarTempus is a virtual guitar designed to emulate the acoustic (nylon, six and twelve steel string), semi acoustic (hollow body) and electric 'clean' guitars. EXS24 MkII Sample Libraries for Apple Logic EXS24 Sampler and GarageBand AUSampler (macOS ), Ableton Live Sampler, MOTU MachFive 3, Presence XT Sampler (PreSonus Studio One 3 Professional) macOS & Windows, and Image-Line DirectWave Player for Windows. 

 

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