
Limitless
Features
Open architecture
Design your own presets from scratch.
Load your own samples, create your own routings, build your own expansions. Use the built-in sample editor; complete with slicer, loop and crossfade options.
Alternatively and for super-quick results, load one of the thousands of presets available for NEXUS5 and make tweaks to suit your needs.
The only limit is your imagination!

New Factory Content
Updated to impress, NEXUS5 comes with more than 1,100 brand-new factory presets that catapult your productions to the next level!
Of course, all factory content from previous NEXUS versions is included as well, bringing the total content included with the standard edition of NEXUS5 to more than 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 the simpler times when life felt a bit easier? We've got you covered - at least when it comes to the classic NEXUS2 look and feel.
The retro skin is fully functional, faithfully recreates the NEXUS2 experience, 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 blend of nostalgia and functionality. Dive back into the vibe you know and love!

Introducing The Ultimate Super Synth
Experience a synthesizer that truly does it all. Packed with cutting-edge features and unmatched versatility, NEXUS5 is your gateway to limitless creativity.
Unparalleled Sampling Power: Seamlessly import single samples, multi-samples, or entire libraries. Automatic slicing and looping for effortless workflow.
8 Advanced Generators: 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, to add depth and character to your sound.
And So Much More! The perfect blend of power, precision, and user-friendliness, making it ideal for producers at any level.

Compatible with everything NEXUS
NEXUS5 is compatible with all your existing NEXUS projects and libraries. You can load your old beats into your DAW and load the sounds you've had before. Everything just works.
Fast, Easy on the Resources
NEXUS5 delivers what NEXUS has been known for:
Extremely fast preset loading times and great CPU performance.
Online Activation, Offline Work
No dongles or other third-party tools required.
Activate NEXUS5 online - it'll only take a few seconds and you're good to go.
Once activated, use NEXUS5 offline to your heart's content.
reFX Cloud App
Installing NEXUS5 and any expansions is easy.
Click the icon of the product you'd like to install. Done.
Editions
Expansions
Chillout / Ambient
Dance / Hardstyle
Drums / Effects
EDM / Dubstep
Electro / House
Hip Hop / Trap
Pop / Charts
Real Instruments
Signature / Artist
Synths / Retro
Trance / New Age
Specifications
Contents
- Electronic documentation (online)
- 5,454 sound-presets divided into 26 categories
- 6,810 multi-samples (~65.8 GB uncompressed)
- 216 impulse responses
- 119 arpeggiator-presets
- 52 trancegate-presets
Available disk space
- Approx. 47 GB to install the plugin and factory content
- Approx. 1GB per installed expansion
- Approx. 273.4 GB to install all expansions
Mac minimum system requirements
- AudioUnit, VST, VST3 or AAX host software
- Apple Silicon M1 (native) or Intel 2.0 GHz processor
- 8GB of RAM (16GB or more highly recommended)
- Display with 1024-by-768 or higher resolution
- macOS 10.13 and later including macOS Sequoia
- Internet connection to download license
- 64-bit only
PC minimum system requirements
- VST, VST3 or AAX host software
- Pentium class 2.0 GHz 64-bit processor
- 8GB of RAM (16GB or more highly recommended)
- Display with 1024-by-768 or higher resolution
- Windows 10 and Windows 11
- Internet connection to download license
- 64-bit only
Compatible host software
- FL Studio
- Logic Pro X / GarageBand
- Ableton Live
- Cubase / Nuendo
- Reason 10 or later
- Pro Tools 11 or later
- Bitwig Studio
- Studio One
- Sonar 6 or later
- Reaper 2 or later
- Digital Performer 4.1 or later
- Renoise 2 or later
- ACID Pro 6 or later
- Orion 5 or later
- NI Maschine