VPS Avenger 2 is, without question, one of the most advanced and feature-rich synthesizers available today. After four years of development, Vengeance Sound has delivered an absolute powerhouse that’s brimming with innovation—ideal for electronic music producers who love to dive deep into sound design.
But here’s the thing: while Avenger 2 is a dream synth for many EDM artists, it simply wasn’t the right tool for me as a pop music producer.
Why It’s Perfect for EDM Producers
This synth truly shines when it comes to genres like EDM, trance, cinematic scoring, and drum & bass. Major artists like Stonebank, Andy Moor, Dennis Sheperd, and Darren Styles have used Avenger to craft full records—and it’s easy to see why. The sound engine is massive, the possibilities are near endless, and the level of control it offers over every sonic detail is staggering.
Some standout features:
- Spectral Granular Module: Freeze sounds in time with a smooth FFT-based granular engine—perfect for atmospheric breakdowns or evolving textures.
- New Drum Loop Module: With zplane timestretching and extensive editing features, rhythm manipulation is incredibly flexible.
- ARP Enhancements: Add ratchets, randomizers, and export MIDI—essential for creating dynamic, unpredictable patterns.
- Modular-style Pitch Quantizer: Generates melodic sequences based on scales like Lydian, Dorian, or Pentatonic Minor—great for generative music lovers.
- New FX Suite: Includes multitap delays, bit crushers, shimmer reverbs, and envelope followers for creative shaping.
- Factory 2 Library: Over 250 new presets and 3,000+ drum loops targeted squarely at modern electronic music.
Why It Wasn’t for Me
Despite its incredible depth, Avenger 2 was just too complex for my workflow. I primarily work in pop music, and I prefer starting from strong presets and making minor tweaks—Avenger is built for the opposite. The interface, though redesigned, can feel overwhelming if you’re not planning to build sounds from scratch.
The preset library didn’t offer much for contemporary pop; it’s heavily skewed toward EDM, trance, and cinematic genres. If you’re looking for catchy pop plucks, mellow pads, or vocal-ready leads, you may find yourself spending a lot of time designing them—or browsing third-party expansions.
And with a retail price near $250, it’s a steep investment unless you’re committed to using it as a core sound design tool.
Final Thoughts
VPS Avenger 2 is a synth designer’s paradise. If you’re into EDM or love the process of crafting sounds from the ground up, you’ll find few tools as powerful and rewarding. But for artists like me, who lean into ready-made pop production with minimal sound design, it’s simply more than needed—both in complexity and cost.
Rating: 4/5 for the right genre, 2.5/5 for pop producers like myself
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