Repro
Berlin, Germany
What it is
Repro is a synthesizer plug-in that packages two instruments, 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 includes five rearrangeable stomp-box effects: wavefolder, delay, EQ/resonator, reverb and sonic conditioner. Repro-5 supports up to eight-voice polyphony or unison with optional glide, and includes more than 950 factory presets and a four-mode polyphonic distortion unit with a bit crusher. The listed product details also include 2,420 presets and MPE support.
Repro runs as a plug-in, not a standalone app, so it 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. Linux builds are beta and receive less support than the macOS and Windows versions. The listed Repro plan is €149, paid once; a trial is available, and the demo emits a crackling sound.
For and against
For
- One product includes Repro-1 and Repro-5.
- Repro-1 records two patterns of up to 32 notes.
- Repro-5 supports up to eight-voice polyphony.
- Includes 2,420 listed presets and MPE support.
- Supports nearly all DAWs.
Against
- Requires host software; no standalone app.
- Linux builds are beta and receive less support.
- The demo emits a crackling sound.
- Listed plan is €149, paid once.
The verdict
Repro combines a monophonic instrument with a polyphonic one, along with sequencing, effects and presets. It is intended for use inside host software, and Linux users should weigh its beta status and reduced support.
Who it suits
Repro suits music producers looking for two modeled synthesizer instruments in a host-software workflow. Linux users should note that its builds are beta and receive less support than the other versions.
Plans and prices
Repro
one product with two synths · host software/DAW required · demo emits crackling sound
Read 1 Oct 2026 · u-he.com
On the record
- Customer support
- Customer-support hours are Monday to Friday, 11 AM–6 PM Central European Time, and replies can take up to 48 hours.u-he.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- DAW requirement
- Repro is not standalone and requires host software, while supporting nearly all DAWs.u-he.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Distortion
- Repro-5 has a polyphonic distortion unit with four modes including a bit crusher.u-he.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Effects
- Repro-1 includes five rearrangeable stomp-box effects including wavefolder, delay, EQ/resonator, reverb and sonic conditioner.u-he.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Factory presets
- Repro-5 includes over 950 factory presets.u-he.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Formats
- The plug-in supports CLAP, AUv2, VST3 and AAX on macOS, and VST3, CLAP and AAX on Windows.u-he.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Hardware integration
- Repro is Native Instruments NKS-ready and compatible with Maschine and Komplete Kontrol hardware.u-he.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Linux support
- Linux builds are considered beta and receive less support than macOS and Windows versions.u-he.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Maker history
- u-he says it has been designing synthesizers and effects since 2001.u-he.com · read 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.u-he.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Product structure
- Repro is one product and installer containing Repro-1 and Repro-5.u-he.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Repro-1 synthesis
- Repro-1 is a component-level model of a monophonic analogue keyboard.u-he.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Repro-5 polyphony
- Repro-5 supports up to 8-voice polyphony or unison with optional glide.u-he.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Sequencer
- Repro-1 can step-record two patterns of up to 32 notes each.u-he.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- Requirements include 1GB RAM, 70–310MB free disk space and a 1000 × 600 or larger display.u-he.com · read 1 Oct 2026
