Idle Foundry CA-72 v0.2.2 VST3 CLAP AU WiN MAC LiNUX
At a Glance
| Type | Synth |
|---|---|
| Category | Analog Synth |
| Format | VST3, CLAP |
| Platform | WiN, MAC, LINUX |
| DAW | Any |
| Size | 133 MB |
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The CA-72 from Idle Foundry is a free synthesizer plugin that recreates the sound of the early 1970s Minimoog Model D, specifically the version with the CA3046 oscillator board. It runs as VST3 and CLAP on Windows, macOS, and Linux, plus AU on macOS. The plugin is monophonic by default, matching the original instrument, but includes a poly mode that gives each note its own complete voice. The sound engine is built from circuit-level models: the developers transcribed the original service documents into SPICE netlists, simulated them in ngspice, and derived real-time models that were tested against those simulations, including factory calibration procedures. This makes the CA-72 a detailed emulation for producers who want classic analog mono bass and lead tones. It suits hobby music producers using FL Studio, Ableton Live, or Logic, and anyone interested in vintage synth sounds without spending money. The plugin is lightweight at 133 MB and works on all major desktop platforms.