DS Audio Thorn

A thoroughly modern synth for making next-generation sounds
Thorn is a cutting-edge tool for making cutting edge sounds. Designed with the modern electronic music producer in mind, DS Audio’s main goal was to develop a top notch software synthesizer, for creating punchy, snappy and aggressive sounds that leap out at the listener

A new kind of synthesis for a new kind of electronic musician
The sound engine in Thorn is built on the novel Spectral Synthesis method, which gives you complete control over the individual harmonics that go into creating a final timbre. Three Harmonic Oscillators with an additional Harmonic Filter allow you to create a wide range of forward-looking sounds.

Flexible filters for futuristic fun
Two analog-modeled multi-mode filters—with a zero delay feedback path—are there to help you tailor your tones and make them shine in the mix. Use them to modulate any parameter you’d like to. A set of 9 high-quality effects help you polish your sound and breathe life into it. For even more fun, check out the pattern-based Glitch sequencer to create the glitch-effects that have become an essential part of electronic music production.

Limitless possibilities, but incredibly easy to use
Simplicity, flexibility and effectiveness are the key principles of Thorn. Just take a short tour through the carefully crafted sound library provided by Thorn (600+ presets!) to get started auditioning sounds you’ll want to put in your mix right away, or go under the hood to craft your own future-focused tones.

• Additive synthesis engine with spectral effects, harmonic filtering and FM, RM, PWM, Hard Sync support

• Analog modeled filters with sensitive internal saturation stages

• 3x ADSR, 3x LFO, 2x Multi-stage Envelopes

• 9 high quality effects

• Glitch sequencer

• Noise Oscillator with WAV-sample playback feature

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  BT (Brian Wayne Transeau)

  Musician and DJ

  Synth is fantastic - one of the best arp’s I’ve ever used in a soft synth. Cuts in a mix, really hitting all the notes you want from a clean, elegant, modern soft synth. I love it.

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  The Thrillseekers

  I love the raw, gritty vibe that Thorn adds to my sonic arsenal. It contrasts nicely against the sea of analog-modelled VSTs out there and has some unique features, like the Glitch Sequencer.… Read More

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  David Forbes

  Music Producer, DJ

  After 4 clicks of a button i fell in love with this synth, it will be a staple piece of kit used in my productions over the coming years, its a simple as that.... absolutely solid!!

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  Ryan Farish

  Artist & Producer

  After working with Thorn for just under 5 minutes, I immediately found myself in one of those rare moments where the sound of this synth had me racing to record and capture down all the ideas that… Read More

• Thorn

  ★★★★★

  by Alf59

  November 17, 2024
  the best synthy that runs in all setups
  Very nice Glitch, Arp and Sequenzer
  Filter and Modulation for my music outstanding
  Now for 30 Bucks it is a must have!

• Best of Them All

  ★★★★★

  by LastTribinal

  September 20, 2024
  I have Serum, Phaseplant, Current, Avenger, Vital and Surge.. And indeed the sound engine on the Thorn is a different paradigm.. It's really the only synth that make your pc sound like an instrument… Read More

• Thorn

  ★★★★★

  by Lionheart

  September 13, 2023
  There's something really special about Thorn. When I listen very closely it just doesn't sound like anything else I have ever heard. It is punchy, aggressive and yet somehow organic and beautiful… Read More

• beautiful and efficient

  ★★★★★

  by Synthitize

  July 26, 2023
  Very nice and very good synth. The sounds are of very good definition, very strong bass and slamming leads ... It is complete with all the options of settings and effects that we just need

• So much fun!

  ★★★★★

  by Boris M.

  July 3, 2023
  This is such a cool powerful plugin! I wanted to know what the fuzz was all about and now I get it. This plugin has really opened up my mind to a new array of sounds and options that I hadn't… Read More

Supported Plugin Formats
AAX Native, AU, AAX AudioSuite, VST2, VST3

Supported Operating Systems
MacOS 10.13 through 13.6
Windows 8.1 through 11

Mac
Intel, or Apple Silicon
Modern CPU with SSE3 support

PC
Modern CPU with SSE3 support

System Requirements
Display resolution: 1440 × 900px or 1280 × 960px or higher
Memory: 2 GB RAM