Primer 2
Free virtual analog synth by Audible Genius · version 2
What Primer 2 is
A deliberately simple three-oscillator synth built to teach synthesis, and a perfectly good first instrument.
- Three oscillators including a sub oscillator
- Mac VST/AU, Windows VST, iPad standalone and AUv3
- No AAX support yet per official support site
Download requires a name and email. Also ships VST builds for Mac and Windows.
How to install Primer 2
Primer 2 runs on Windows, macOS and iPad and iPhone. It ships as AU and AUv3, plus a standalone version that needs no DAW. On iPad, load it as an AUv3 inside GarageBand, Logic Pro for iPad, AUM or Cubasis.
Questions
Is Primer 2 free?
Yes. Primer 2 is free with email from Audible Genius. There is no trial period and no feature lock.
What plugin formats does Primer 2 support?
Primer 2 is available as AU, AUv3 and Standalone.
Which operating systems run Primer 2?
Primer 2 runs on Windows, macOS and iPad and iPhone.
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