Acustica Audio has introduced Squid-3, a major update to its software synthesizer for Mac & Windows.

Acustica says that Squid-3 “is not another virtual synth”, but that it’s “a new breed – designed to sound finished, even before the FX.”

Here’s a no-talk audio demo:

Features:

• Superstereo – Analog drift that creates stereo depth
• Berserkr – Continuously tilt from vintage roll-off to full modern clarity
• Return – Pre-filter feedback adds thickness before the filter sculpts the tone.
• Drive – Post-filter drive – polyphonic, analog-like tone with no extra FX needed.
• Sub Osc – Selectable sub waveforms for deep, stable lows.
• Precision – Sample-accurate event and modulation timing
• Up-Rate Wave Morphing (UPRM) – Delivers true audio-rate, oversampled waveform morphing
• Full MPE – True per-note expression with pitch, pressure, and timbre control
• Studio FX – “Mastering-grade” FX unit including shimmer, reverbs, chorus, delays, distortion, OTT, and EQ

Price and Availability:

Squid-3 is available now, with an introductory price of €139 until January 14, 2026 (reg. price €199).