Plogue Chipsynth MD

5.0 (5)

1 Critic Review

1 Review

3 wishlisted

16 saved

Page last updated May 30, 2026

Pricing and availability

Store

Reviews

Price

^* Product prices and availability are updated by Equipboard every 24hrs and are subject to change. Equipboard may receive compensation for purchases made at participating retailers linked on this site. This compensation does not affect what products or prices are displayed, or the order of prices listed. For more information, please refer to our affiliate disclosure.

Description

Edit description

Dive into the retro-futuristic world of sound with the Plogue Chipsynth MD, a meticulously crafted synth plugin that embodies the iconic sonic essence of the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. This innovative software captures the distinctive FM synthesis of the legendary Yamaha YM2612 chip, bringing an authentic touch of nostalgia to your music production. Whether you're a seasoned chiptune artist or simply exploring new sonic territories, the Chipsynth MD offers a versatile palette of sounds that can enrich any musical project.

Plogue's expertise in reverse engineering shines through in this plugin, delivering a faithful emulation that goes beyond mere replication. The Chipsynth MD features an intuitive interface, offering both seasoned producers and beginners smooth navigation and creativity. Its advanced capabilities allow for detailed sound shaping, enabling users to recreate classic video game soundtracks or invent entirely new electronic soundscapes.

With its precise emulation and modern enhancements, the Plogue Chipsynth MD stands as a bridge between vintage and contemporary music creation, offering a unique tool for musicians and producers alike.

Key Features:

Faithful emulation of the Yamaha YM2612 sound chip
Authentic FM synthesis capabilities
User-friendly interface for easy sound design
Compatible with major DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations)
Vintage sound library included for instant inspiration
Advanced modulation options for customized sound creation
Low latency and high-performance audio processing

Videos

Add video

True Cuckoo

Chipsynth MD - Awesome Sega Megadrive Synthesizer

True Cuckoo

Plogue Chipsynth MD Demo (Sega Genesis Synth)

once upon a synth

Making a track with only one synth: Chipsynth MD

once upon a synth

The Best Sega Genesis Synth Vst out? (Chipsynth MD Plugin Review)

MrDifferentTV

#Jamuary2020 - 28 - Plogue Chipsynth MD Megadrive Improv

True Cuckoo

Plogue Art Chipsynth MD FM Plugin! Mini Sega Genesis VST

Ave Mcree

Chipsynth MD sound demo

MusicRadar

CHIPSYNTH MD DEMO

RockoNCompany

Reviews

Add review

Critic Reviews

Plogue Chipsynth MD review | MusicRadar

musicradar.com

Chipsynth MD delivers an impressive homage to Sega Mega Drive's sound with modern twists, featuring robust FM synthesis capabilities and a rich effects suite. Its six-layer architecture and versatile step sequencing open up a world of sonic possibilities, making it more than just a nostalgic tool. However, the user interface can be perplexing, and certain features like sample playback leave room for improvement. The placement of the vibrato LFO rate in the settings feels like a design misstep. Overall, while it shines in its core emulation and sound design features, some quirks may frustrate users looking for seamless operation.

positive

Full Review

Add review

5.0 out of 5

Based on 1 Review and 5 Ratings

5 star

4 star

3 star

2 star

1 star

melonadem

546

over 5 years ago

An instant favourite

I bought this today (at the time of writing this), knowing some things about this synth via friends and such. I am a HUGE sucker for that Sega Genesis/Megadrive sound so naturally I was expecting to like this, having used other plugins to simulate its tone (like Dexed and DX7 V).

I did not expect to love this plugin so much, but it's got EVERYTHING. The DAC emulations are spot on, and it even comes with the PCM channel that you can make sound crappy like it would back in the day with some games. I instantly fell in love with this plugin.

They even went out of their way to create a VGM player that you can rip FM patches and samples from. It makes studying, learning, and just using this stuff SO much easier for newcomers (before this, you'd have to go out of your way to search for an outdated program to rip patches from just a song, then see which one you actually want by repeatedly loading in stuff, and then rename it. That was cumbersome).

Roles:

Composer Music Producer

Genres:

Funk / Soul Synthpop Jazz fusion