Kern
System :
Win32
Win64
OSX
Format :
VST
AU
Kern is a polyphonic synthesizer designed to run with and to be fully controlled by modern MIDI keyboard controllers.
It is written in native C++ code for high performance and extremely low CPU consumption.
It is written in native C++ code for high performance and extremely low CPU consumption.
- Streamlined to be used with MIDI keyboard controllers; all parameters can be controlled by MIDI CC.
- MIDI Learn.
- Two alternative user panels.
- 32 voices polyphony including portamento.
- Two band-limited oscillators including Hard Sync.
- 4-pole zero-delay feedback lowpass filter (two types).
- Two envelopes, one LFO.
- Chorus effect.
- Double precision audio processing.
- Plug-in comes in 32-bit and 64-bit versions.
- Fully compatible with SM Pro Audio's V-Machine.
Peter Noel
(5/5)
Sep 16 2025
10/10 simple and easy to use. I love it
Edmsoundware
(5/5)
Feb 02 2024
Really big and full sounding synth, dirt mode on filter is just awesome. The leads are just monsterous/
John Burns
(4/5)
Jul 30 2021
Nice and easy design but the tones are just so so IMO. Not that big or warm or striking. Just a "meh" synth. I recommend it though as it's well designed and I'm sure others will like it more than me.
Mato
(5/5)
Apr 08 2019
Simple and effective. I like it just the way it is.
Mattyj
(5/5)
Mar 15 2017
This is one of the first freebies I downloaded quite a while back. I have acquired so many others since that when I went back to play this, I had forgotten how enjoyable it is. Great sounding plugin with very flexible parameters. In other words, you can really tell when you're moving a knob or slider. And as another reviewer stated, it has a great filter. Midi learn is always a plus, too. Simple feature set with many usable sounds and hardly a bump on the CPU. I really like all of Full Bucket's work, and this one doesn't disappoint. Just get it!
IcaRi
(4/5)
Jan 11 2017
It seems pretty well made, nice sound. Got 1 issue though. When I map the 9 buttons (novation launchkey) it won't work correctly. Either they only get activated while I press the button down and gets deactivated as soon as I lift my finger, or if I change the mapping values I can turn the buttons on once and then never turn them off again. Help appreciated. Otherwise really great plugin
Made in USA
(5/5)
Jul 22 2016
Very clean sounds with all the warmth you might not expect from a free vst. Comes packaged with some very usable presets to get you off and running. Simplistic GUI so you can get right into editing. It's got a classic vintage synth sound! Love it!
Jack Torrance
(5/5)
May 26 2015
Best god-damn VST synth from Timbuktu to Portland, Maine... or Portland, Oregon, for that matter.
Vst Hustla
(5/5)
May 22 2015
Fully erect!
axel t
(4/5)
May 20 2015
Nice synth. Very good for pad. Great filter :-)
John Eshghi
(5/5)
May 17 2015
Great kinds of thing. I can't believe.
Anonymous
(5/5)
May 15 2015
Absolutely the best of all Full Bucket synths!
Synth God
(5/5)
May 15 2015
This is one of the best. I've been ravenously devouring every free VST I could get my hands on for over 5 years and this is tops! Great quality and so CPU efficient! Full Bucket has a good reputation for good synths and this takes it to a new level!
Another Full Bucket classic
(5/5)
May 14 2015
As other synths by same makers, good sound and nice UI. Feels simpler than some of the previous Full Bucket synths, but I didn't yet get very far with it... Great!
