reFX Rippler 1.0.41 for Mac
Mac UtilitiesRippler is a software instrument from reFX that builds sounds by modelling how real objects vibrate. Strings, plates, membranes and tubes form the heart of each patch, and a subtractive synth engine sits alongside them for weight and edge. The result suits producers who want plucks, bells, keys and imagined instruments that feel alive under the fingers, rather than another folder of static samples to scroll through. Updated Aug 20, 2026.
Key Features
- Two layers, each with resonators, oscillators and filters
- Resonator models cover strings, bells, plates, drums and tubes
- Exciters include sample based and noise based sources
- Envelopes, drawable modulation sources and macro controls
- Factory preset bank gives a fast tour of the sound range
How to Download
- Open the Rippler page on the reFX website.
- Download from the official site and get the reFX Cloud app.
- Install Rippler through the Cloud app and sign in to your account.
- Open your music host, scan for plugins, and load Rippler on a track.
System Requirements
Rippler runs on macOS, and the vendor lists macOS 10.13 and higher, with current builds serving Apple silicon and Intel Macs. You need a host that loads VST3, Audio Unit or AAX plugins, an internet connection for the Cloud app sign in, and modest free disk space.
FAQs
What kind of synth is Rippler?
It is a hybrid. Physical modelling creates the resonant body of the sound, and subtractive oscillators and filters shape it further.
Can I try it before buying?
reFX offers a trial through its site and Cloud app, so you can test Rippler in your own projects first.
Does it work as a standalone app?
No. Rippler runs as a plugin inside a compatible host on your Mac.
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