PS-3300 by KORG modeled synth plugin interface

PS-3300: Modeled Semi-Modular Polysynth by KORG

PS-3300 is a software synthesizer plugin by KORG that models the 1977 PS-3300 semi-modular polysynth, using KORG Component Modeling Technology to reproduce its analog behavior in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats.

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01Overview

The PS-3300 plugin recreates a synth known for its three-layer design, three-band resonators and semi-modular patch panel. KORG's modeling engine works with the original's per-voice component variations, so each of the 180 voices behaves slightly differently. The plugin adds smart patching that shows signal flow and hides invalid connections, plus on-screen help for every control. It runs on Windows 11 and macOS, and requires an internet connection.

Best for

Analog-style pads
Vintage string synth sounds
Expressive lead synths
Experimental sound design
Modular-style patching

Developer: KORG
Category: Synths
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Modeled oscillators, filters, envelopes and LFOs with circuit characteristics
Knob-based sound design with smart patching and no patch cables required
On-screen help for every control
MIDI patch panel with aftertouch, mod wheel, pitch bend and X-Y support
30-slot Mod Matrix for MIDI modulation
Direct MIDI Mapping for external controllers
Built-in Ensemble effect plus 31 insert and reverb effects
Imports programs from the hardware PS-3300 reissue

03In depth

Sound Design and Modeled Analog Character

KORG Component Modeling Technology is used to model the oscillators, filters, envelopes and LFOs with their circuit characteristics. The filters and envelopes interact in ways specific to this design, which the developer describes as a source of expressive tone shaping.

Voice Variation modeling gives each voice its own slight differences, so chords and layered patches sound less uniform than a typical digital poly. The developer says the result is rich, organic sound.

Workflow, Patching and Modulation

You can design sounds with knobs alone, without patch cables. Smart patching displays signal flow and prevents invalid connections, which helps when you want to route modules manually.

The MIDI patch panel supports aftertouch, mod wheel, pitch bend and X-Y control. A 30-slot Mod Matrix handles flexible MIDI modulation, and Direct MIDI Mapping lets you assign external controllers. The plugin also includes a built-in Ensemble effect and 31 insert and reverb effects, and it can import programs from the hardware PS-3300 reissue.

04Specs