dmi @ Smart Electronix has released Foorius, a Windows VSTi which allows you to explore and combine multiple synthesis methods in a single patch.
Features:
- 16 note polyphonic synthesis engine.
- FM, AM, VA, Wave-sequencing and Noise Oscillators.
- Loads of different filters including circuit modeled Analog filters.
- Freely routable signals.
- Built in effects.
- 20 LFOs and 20 128-point Envelope generators.
- Advanced MIDI handling.
- Unique GUI that moves beyond the "looks just like hardware" paradigm.
- 80 patches to get you started.
- Standalone version as well as VSTi version.
Foorius is available as fully functioning donationware (a nag screen is displayed periodically until you donate).