Native Instruments Absynth 5

Ever since its debut in 2002, Absynth has been lauded as one of the most versatile and powerful soft synths on the market. Native Instruments' semi-modular beast is truly feature-packed, boasting oscillators into which you can draw your own waveforms, definable multipoint envelopes, deep modulation capabilities, and some of the most 'out there' sounds you're ever likely to hear.
The LFOs, vast array of filter types and assignable performance controls are worth a mention, too, while a quick flick through the generous preset library reveals scorching leads, mind-boggling hybrid instruments and evolving pads that almost seem to be alive. A sound designer's dream,