Experience a synthesizer that really does it all. Packed with cutting-edge features and unrivaled versatility, NEXUS5 is your gateway to limitless creativity.
Open Architecture Create your own presets from scratch. Load your own samples, create your own routes, build your own extensions. Use the built-in sample editor; with slicer, loop and crossfade options. Alternatively and for super-fast results, load one of the thousands of presets available for NEXUS5 and modify them to suit your needs. The only limit is your imagination! New Factory Content Updated to impress, NEXUS5 comes with over 1,100 brand new factory presets that will take your productions to the next level! Of course, all factory content from previous NEXUS versions is also included, bringing the total content included in the standard version of NEXUS5 to over 5,300 presets! All modern genres are covered: EDM, melodic techno, house, vintage synths, hip-hop, lo-fi, retrowave, cyberpunk, drum and bass, trance and more! Retro Skin Feeling nostalgic for simpler times when life seemed a little easier? We’ve got you covered – at least when it comes to the classic look and feel of the NEXUS2. The Retro Skin is fully functional, faithfully recreates the feel of the NEXUS2 and is just one click away! Whether you’re revisiting old projects or simply enjoying the charm of a familiar interface, the Retro Skin offers the perfect combination of nostalgia and functionality. Get back to the vibe you know and love! Introducing the Ultimate Super Synthesizer Experience a synthesizer that truly does it all. Packed with cutting-edge features and unrivaled versatility, NEXUS5 is your gateway to limitless creativity. Unrivaled Sampling Power: Seamlessly import single samples, multiple samples, or entire libraries. Automatic slicing and looping for effortless workflow. 8 Advanced Oscillators: 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, will add depth and character to your sound. And much more! The perfect combination of power, precision, and ease of use, making it ideal for producers of all levels. Compatible with all NEXUS NEXUS5 is compatible with all your existing NEXUS projects and libraries.
You can load your old beats into your DAW and load sounds you had before.
Everything just works.
Fast, resource-efficient
NEXUS5 offers what NEXUS is known for:
Extremely fast preset loading times and high CPU performance.
- Completely updated interface.
- Retro interface N2.
- Import and edit samples.
- New effects: Particle, Vowel Filter, Vinylizer, Rotary.
- New generators: Retro, Grain, Cloud and FM.
v5.2.2 [2025-04-10]
New:
- Users can now import and export custom add-ons.
All presets and samples will be collected in one archive. - All oscillator parameters can now be modulated from layer mod sources.
- Added likes in the sample browser.
- Added search history in the sample browser.
- Added fixed oscillator start mode.
- Added option to always use filter, reverb and delay on the main page.
- Added FM oscillator presets.
- Added automatic drum loop slicing.
- Add AM effect to oscillators.
- Added smooth sync with virtual analog oscillator.
- Added support for importing impulses.
- Supported creating variations when importing custom samples.
- Added 6-band equalizer (HexEQ).
- Added copy/paste function between frames.
- Added new variation modes, true random, reverse round robin and reverse velocity.
- Added the ability to hide expansions and presets.
Changes:
Increased maximum stretch time to 220bpm.
Moved transpose buttons to footer.
Grain position can now be changed to negative.
Added latency compensation for FX groups.
Arp now remembers the name of the last used preset.
The Sample widget now has a target for deleting samples and wavetables.
VA generators now show the initial phase.
Hash symbol now allows preset names.
Fixes:
- Optimized browser search speed.
- Fixed preset sound differences between N2 and N5.
- Fixed Retro Librarian not remembering the selected preset. •
Fixed vinylizer dry constant monotonous beep. - Reduced memory usage.
- Fixed arp pattern sometimes not saving/recalling correctly.
- Fixed crackling in analog chorus.
- Distortion effects act differently depending on insert parameter number.
- Fixed that zooming in the sample editor could cause the DAW to freeze.
Installation options
- Clean Install – installs a new version of the plugin (v5.#.#)
- Update Only – updates the old version of the plugin
- Library Destination – a line in which you specify the path to the Nexus Library
(the parameter is active only when Clean Install is selected)
Note for MAC
The default location of the contents is
/Library/Audio/Presets/reFX/NEXUS library
- place the contents in this directory or place a symbolic link to the current location of the library there or edit the path in the file
/users/shared/reFX/nexus/settings.json