The Ultimate Super Synth
reFX Nexus v5.3.22 macOS Experience a synthesizer that truly does it all. Packed with cutting-edge features and unmatched versatility, NEXUS5 is your gateway to limitless creativity.

Unparalleled Sampling Power: Seamlessly import single samples, multi-samples, or entire libraries. Automatic slicing and looping for effortless workflow.

8 Advanced Generators: Explore endless possibilities with Virtual Analog, Sampler, Wavetable, Time Stretcher, Retro Sampler, Grain, Cloud, and FM synthesis.

Studio-Grade Effects: Dozens of effects, including the new Bucket Brigade Delay, Particle Reverb, Vowel Filter, Rotary, Pusher, and more, to add depth and character to your sound.

And So Much More! The perfect blend of power, precision, and user-friendliness, making it ideal for producers at any level.

Compatible with everything NEXUS
NEXUS5 is compatible with all your existing NEXUS projects and libraries. You can load your old beats into your DAW and load the sounds you’ve had before. Everything just works.

– default content location is /Library/Audio/Presets/reFX/NEXUS library
– place the content in this directory or place a symbolic link from the current library
location there or edit to the path in the
/users/shared/reFX/nexus/settings.json file

Whats new in this version
VERSION HISTORY
5.3.22 2025-10-09

* new
Added void verb.
Folders in the librarian can now be re-ordered.
Add mute / solo buttons to the oscillator header buttons.
Added mod destinations for each trancegate.

* changes
Increased accuracy of shuffle in arp / sequencer.
Improved performance re-opening editor.
When pasting layer, optionally allow all oscillators to be duplicated.
When copy / paste oscillators or layers, also copy / paste all associated mod matrix entries.
When deleting a layer or oscillator, delete all associated mod matrix entries.
Main arp pattern can now be copied to/from the layer arps.
Added ‘paste layer’ to routing page background popup menu.
Added ‘paste layer & oscillators’ to layer header buttons.
Next/prev buttons in impulse, shape and oscillator now respect selected folder in sample browser.

* fixes
Fixed range of pan dial for several effects.
Fixed retro librarian not saving selection.
Fixed incorrect preset being selected at startup if ‘Load as default’ preset enabled.

System Requirements
AudioUnit, VST, VST3 or AAX host software
Apple Silicon M1 (native) or Intel 2.0 GHz processor
8GB of RAM (16GB or more highly recommended)
Display with 1024-by-768 or higher resolution
macOS 10.13 and later including macOS Sequoia
Internet connection to download license
64-bit only