If you’ve been looking for a powerful free synth plugin to add to your arsenal for the new year, look no further than this new offering from u-he. Zebralette 3 offers up high-quality sound design without you having to offer up your wallet. This plugin is a great addition for beginners and pros alike, and for those that want to dip their toe into the pool of what u-he has to offer. Zebralette focuses on a single, high-quality spectral oscillator (technology found in their flagship Zebra synth), making it fast to use, easy to learn, and surprisingly deep for sound design.

Key features

  • Spectral Oscillator: Morph between multiple waveform slots for rich, evolving sounds that go beyond basic virtual-analog synthesis.
  • Flexible Modulation: Includes LFOs and envelopes for adding movement, expression, and rhythmic modulation.
  • Built-In Effects: High-quality delay and reverb for instant space and depth.
  • Clean, Intuitive Interface: Designed for quick results without a steep learning curve.
  • CPU-Friendly: Efficient enough to run multiple instances in modern DAWs.

System requirements & availability

Formats: VST2, VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP

Operating Systems:

  • macOS
  • Windows
  • Linux

Compatibility: Works with all major DAWs

Availability: You can get Zebralette 3 absolutely free directly from the u-he website!


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