Checked September 2026
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u-he Repro review
Synths
Two component-modeled classics in one plugin: monophonic Repro-1 and polyphonic Repro-5. Best for fat analog basses and polysynth sounds. Price: €149 one-time.
Key features
- Repro-1 monosynth and Repro-5 8-voice poly
- 4-pole resonant lowpass filter
- Twin 32-step sequencer
- 5 stomp-box effects
- 500+ Repro-1 and 950+ Repro-5 presets
- MPE support
Pros
- Rich analog character
- Demos for macOS, Windows and Linux
Cons
- Price listed in EUR only
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