Model 72 Synthesizer System by Softube synth plugin interface

Model 72 Synthesizer System: Monophonic Synth Plugin by Softube

Rated 4.7/5 on Plugin Boutique (319 ratings)

Model 72 Synthesizer System is a component-modelled monophonic analog synth plugin from Softube, based on a classic early-1970s instrument. It is sold as four versions: an instrument, an FX unit, an Amp Room module and seven Modular modules.

VST3VST2AUAAXRTASWindowsmacOS64-bit

AVAILABLE ATPlugin Boutique

Download Now

Opens the store in a new tab

01Overview

Softube modelled Model 72 from a 1972 hardware unit, keeping its quirks and non-linearities intact. The developer describes the sound as warm and smooth, with the same feedback and filter behavior found on the original. Beyond the instrument, the system adds software-only features such as a doubler, a stereo spread control and expanded oscillator options, and it works across instrument, effect, Amp Room and Modular contexts.

Best for

Vintage bass lines
Warm analog leads
Feedback and noise effects
Modular patching
Amp Room processing

Developer: Softube
Category: Synths
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Monophonic synth modelled from a 1972 hardware unit
Non-linearities and quirks kept intact in the software
Three-oscillator tone generator with a free-running modulation oscillator
4-pole low-pass filter with resonance control
Dedicated envelopes for filter and amplitude
Built-in LFO and modulation wheel routing to pitch and cutoff
Software-only doubler and stereo spread effect
Four versions: Instrument, FX, Amp Room module and seven Modular modules

03In depth

Sound Character and Original Hardware Behavior

Model 72 is based on a monophonic synthesizer from the early 1970s. Softube says the software components were measured and matched to a hardware unit, so the instrument keeps its non-linear behavior rather than an idealized version of the sound.

One hardware trick is reproduced: routing the high-gain output back into the external input creates a raw feedback tone. Softube added this behavior to the Model 72 Instrument plug-in, so it can be used directly without external patching.

Controls, Workflow and Software Additions

The tone generator has three oscillators. The top two are linked to incoming notes and share waveforms. The third can run free as a modulation source with an extended tuning range.

The filter is a voltage-controlled 4-pole low-pass with resonance. Two envelope generators shape filter content and amplitude. An LFO, a modulation wheel and a glide control handle movement. The doubler and stereo spread controls, added for the software version, let you duplicate played notes and widen them across the stereo field.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Softube
Type	Plugin
Category	Synth
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, RTAS
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Model 72 Synthesizer System support?

Model 72 is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and RTAS formats. The listed formats are for Windows and macOS.

Which operating systems are supported?

Softube lists support for Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11, macOS Big Sur 11, Monterey 12 and Ventura 13. The product is 64-bit.

What do I need to use Model 72 Synthesizer System?

You need a computer with an AU, VST, VST3 or AAX-compatible DAW, an iLok account, a Softube account and internet access for installers and license management. Apple silicon M1 or newer is supported natively on macOS.