Repro
Repro is a synthesizer plug-in containing Repro-1 and Repro-5 in one product and installer.
What Repro is
Repro is a synthesizer plug-in containing Repro-1 and Repro-5 in one product and installer. Repro-1 models a monophonic analogue keyboard and can step-record two patterns of up to 32 notes each. It also includes five rearrangeable effects: wavefolder, delay, EQ/resonator, reverb, and sonic conditioner. Repro-5 provides up to eight-voice polyphony or unison, optional glide, over 950 factory presets, and a polyphonic distortion unit with four modes, including a bit crusher. The facts also list 2,420 presets and MPE support. Repro runs as a plug-in, not a standalone app, and requires host software, though it supports nearly all DAWs. It is available for Linux, macOS, and Windows, with CLAP, AUv2, VST3, and AAX support on macOS, and VST3, CLAP, and AAX on Windows. It is NKS-ready and compatible with Maschine and Komplete Kontrol hardware. The listed Repro plan costs €149, paid once; a free trial is available, and the demo emits a crackling sound. Linux builds are beta and receive less support than the macOS and Windows versions.
Good
- Includes monophonic and polyphonic synths.
- Repro-1 records two patterns of up to 32 notes.
- Repro-5 supports up to eight-voice polyphony.
- NKS-ready for listed hardware.
- Available for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Watch out
- Requires host software; no standalone app.
- Linux builds are beta and less supported.
- Demo emits a crackling sound.
- Costs €149, paid once.
Who it suits
Repro suits music makers seeking two synthesizer instruments in one plug-in, especially those working with a host DAW or compatible Maschine and Komplete Kontrol hardware. Linux users should account for beta status and reduced support.
Verdict
Repro pairs a monophonic instrument and a polyphonic instrument with their own listed sound-design features. It requires host software, and Linux builds have beta status with less support.
Plans and prices
From Repro's own pricing page, checked 1 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Repro | €149, paid once | one product with two synths · host software/DAW required · demo emits crackling sound |
The facts
Each one read from Repro's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Customer support
- Customer-support hours are Monday to Friday, 11 AM–6 PM Central European Time, and replies can take up to 48 hours.checked 1 Oct 2026
- DAW requirement
- Repro is not standalone and requires host software, while supporting nearly all DAWs.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Distortion
- Repro-5 has a polyphonic distortion unit with four modes including a bit crusher.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Effects
- Repro-1 includes five rearrangeable stomp-box effects including wavefolder, delay, EQ/resonator, reverb and sonic conditioner.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Factory presets
- Repro-5 includes over 950 factory presets.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Formats
- The plug-in supports CLAP, AUv2, VST3 and AAX on macOS, and VST3, CLAP and AAX on Windows.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Hardware integration
- Repro is Native Instruments NKS-ready and compatible with Maschine and Komplete Kontrol hardware.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Heckmann Audio GmbH says it follows German and EU data-protection laws and does not sell or otherwise pass personal data to third parties.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Product structure
- Repro is one product and installer containing Repro-1 and Repro-5.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Repro-1 synthesis
- Repro-1 is a component-level model of a monophonic analogue keyboard.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Repro-5 polyphony
- Repro-5 supports up to 8-voice polyphony or unison with optional glide.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Sequencer
- Repro-1 can step-record two patterns of up to 32 notes each.checked 1 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- Requirements include 1GB RAM, 70–310MB free disk space and a 1000 × 600 or larger display.checked 1 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2001checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germanychecked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker history
- u-he says it has been designing synthesizers and effects since 2001.checked 1 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Linux support
- Linux builds are considered beta and receive less support than macOS and Windows versions.checked 1 Oct 2026
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