An
Analog modeling synthesizer (or
analogue modelling synthesiser) is a
synthesizer that generates the sounds of traditional
analog synthesizers using
DSP components and software
algorithms. Analog modeling synthesizers simulate the behaviour of the original electric and electronic circuitry in order to digitally replicate their tone. This method of synthesis is also referred to as
Virtual Analog or
VA. Analog modeling synthesizers may exceed many analog instruments in reliability, lack of
tuning and heating issues, limited
polyphony, and they can offer patch storage capabilities and
MIDI support not found on all true analog instruments.