ANA 2
by Sonic Academy · Synth · Wavetable/VA synth
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Software synthesizer (currently version 2.5) with wavetable oscillators, analog-modeled filters, 26 effect units and macro controls, aimed at electronic music production.
Best for: Keys & Synths, Bass, Sound Design. Genres: Electronic & EDM.
Keywords: wavetable, basses, macro controls, analog-sounding, analog, arpeggiator, chord generator, preset-driven, sample-based, virtual analog, leads, modulation matrix, multisampled, pads, polyphonic, sound design, subtractive.
What it does
ANA 2 is Sonic Academy's software synth for electronic music, with three wavetable oscillators (with analog pitch drift) into analog-modelled filters.
- Effects and modulation: 26 effects units and a modulation matrix.
- Performance: a chord memory device, a 64-step polyphonic arpeggiator and four macros per preset.
- Sampler and presets: three multisampler modules and over 500 presets across house, techno, trance and drum and bass.
Source: Sonic Academy product page
When to use it
ANA 2 is a preset-driven synth built for club genres. It has a more modest feature set than open-ended wavetable synths such as Serum 2 or Vital, but its macros, arp and chord memory make it fast to use.
- Best for: leads, basses and pads in dance music.
- Genres: house, techno, trance and drum and bass.
Where to buy
- Sonic Academy: $111.27 (regular $185.46) (Listed at £84 (regular £140); converted at £1 = $1.3247 (ECB rates, 29 Sep 2026))
Tutorials and reviews
- Sonic Academy ANA 2 Virtual Synth Extended Review
- Sonic Academy ANA 2 my first touch
- Sonic Academy ANA2 Anjuna/Progressive test.
- ANA 2 JP8K Preset Pack Overview
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