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AIR Hybrid 3 High Definition Virtual Analog Synth

Subtractive and Wavetable Virtual Synthesizer with 6 Oscillators, Doubling Controls, Dual Series/Parallel Filters, and Onboard Step Sequencer - Mac/PC AAX Native, VST, AU
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Your Next-gen Virtual Analog Synth

Looking for new sonic textures? Here's a Sweetwater tip: check out the AIR Hybrid 3. It uses subtractive and wavetable synthesis to deliver the fat, warm sonority of analog synthesizers, along with the advanced sound manipulation efficiency you expect in the digital realm. Use Hybrid 3's six oscillators and precisely adjustable parameters to conjure patches reminiscent of classic vintage synths - or something entirely new. Need an incredible patch, pronto? With over 1200 presets, Hybrid 3 has you covered. Other AIR Hybrid 3 features include new doubling controls, dual series/parallel filters, an onboard step sequencer, and more.

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AIR Hybrid 3 Features:
  • 6-oscillator subtractive and wavetable virtual synth with over 1,200 inspiring presets
  • Includes 200+ new sounds and over 1,000 refreshed patches from Hybrid 2.0
  • 2 simultaneous parts, each with:
    • 3 oscillators
    • Sub-oscillator
    • Filters
    • LFOs
    • Envelopes
    • Effects
  • All-new Doubling controls for quickly thickening patches
  • Revamped step sequencers let you link steps together for:
    • Rhythmic variation
    • Syncopation
    • Advanced modulation patterns
  • New Oscillator Restart delivers punchy bass sounds, runs, and sequences
  • Craft retro synth sounds with dual series/parallel filters
  • Filters feature vintage-flavored Voltage Controlled Filter modes
  • Flexible modulation options with 8 LFOs, including Pump settings
  • Comprehensive editing parameters for the ultimate in tweakability
  • Sample-accurate synthesis for super-fast envelopes and high-definition sound
  • Performance features include modulation matrices and multiple step sequencers
With the AIR Hybrid 3, good sounds happen!

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Tech Specs

  • Software Type: Virtual Synth
  • Platform: Mac, PC
  • Upgrade/Full: Full
  • Download/Boxed: Download
  • Bit Depth: 32-bit (VST) / 64-bit (VST, AU, AAX)
  • Format: AAX Native, VST, AU
  • Hardware Requirements - Mac: Intel Core i5 or higher, 8GB RAM recommended
  • Hardware Requirements - PC: Intel Core i5 or higher, 8GB RAM recommended
  • OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 10.8.5-10.14
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 SP1 or later
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2548

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Yeah, smokes most of the competition

As others have said here, one tends to value a product based on how much pain the purchase cost inflicted on your pocketbook. I admit that since Hybrid 3 came bundled relatively inexpensive along with some other VSTs that I was already paying for, I installed it and then all but forgot about it. That is, until I got bored with my other synths and started to wander through the Hybrid 3 presets in search of search of something new and interesting. Guess what: it was ALL new and interesting! Since then, Hybrid 3 (and Iris 2 and a couple of Arturia synths) have become my go-tos. And yeah, you can find a preset and then tweak it a ton. This synth is worth every penny, even at full price.
by Christine from Canada on

A hidden gem among VSTs

I got my Hybrid3 included in the software bundle when purchasing my Hammer Pro 88. And I have to admit that when I started using it I underestimated its features and value. Usually playing all imaginable sound scapes through my Arturia VST collection, from Pink Floydish to Tangerine Dream, Vangelis, Michael Hoenig, Ocean Machine, JMJ, bright pads, dark pads, screaming Leads, choirs of all kinds, fx, bells, flutes, indeed every instrument and sound that I love to create and play, all these fantastic synth melodies from the 70s and even 80s. So after having tried every knob, fader and pad on my Hammer Pro, I gave it a second thought and initiated the Hybrid again. So after playing around a few hours I have to say that the presets alone sound pretty awesome. The delay and reverb add a very nice touch to the basic sound quality. The design looks a bit outdated to me, compared to Pigments for example (wouldn't it be great to have a full screen option?). However, when I looked at the retail price it looks to me that the Hybrid is being priced rather on the lower end of the scale. Especially considering what one gets: 1200 presets which can be edited by every parameter, a vast modulation matrix, an expansive filter section, and many many other features like a super easy programmable and adjustable Sequenzer. So yes, this Hybrid has become a member of my synth family, and it is highly recommended to anyone who isn't shy taking a deep deep dive into the world of sound synthesis.
by BHN from Down South on

Air Hybrid 3 is far too cheap.

So Air Music Technologies has essentially given this synth the stink of cheapness by allowing it to be bundled with anything and everything. You can even buy it for as little as a $15 if you keep your eyes open. This is a shame because this is one of my best synths. It's biggest issue is that it's got a bunch of layered parameters so as to keep the UI simple. It has about a thousand presets so if you don't want to go tweaking you can still lose yourself. However if you do go parameter diving then this monster really comes alive. Honestly this can produce sounds that are easily as good as U-He's Hive or even Zebra. It actually has two copies of itself that are layered together and are completely independent. You can turn off the B layer and it's still a three oscillator envelope and matrix modulation monster. However if you work the A & B layers together there's nothing like it. It has an excellent pedigree in that it was developed as the stock synth for Pro Tools before Air spun off and now operates independently. And finally once you own this you are eligible for Air Music's monster bundle AIEP3 which gives you access to the rest of the family of excellent quality synths, FX processors and gigabytes of samples, loops and other goodness. AIEP3 goes on sale from time to time and I picked up my license for $50. This all sounds stupid cheap and it is but don't for a moment think it's garbage. This is a full production environment that up to a couple of years ago was exclusively sitting inside ProTools.
by Paul from Bryant on
Music background: Very much early Synthwave creation / production.

Air Hybrid 3 is amazing

This has become one of my go too synths i use in mty tunes. Fantastic presets that seem to go on forever. Additional sound sets avalable from AIR. The AIR products are very good
by Gary Dooley from IA on
Music background: Music Man Gramps from Iowa

Niiiiice!

Hadn"t heard a whole lot of people using the Hybrid 3 when I bought it. I was searching for a low priced software synth and settled on this one. The presets alone are awesome! Leaps and bounds better than others in the same price range. Simple to use, and and sounds great. You can"t go wrong with the Hybrid 3.
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