Year/Release Date : 06/25/2025
Version : 5.2.17
Developer : reFX
Developer’s website : reFX
Format : VST|VST3|AAX
Bit depth : 64bit
Tablet : Cured
System requirements : Win 10+
- 22.9 MB
Description and capabilities :
NEXUS 5
Unlimited
Open architecture Create your own presets from scratch.
Load your own samples, create your own routes,
build your own extensions. Use the built-in sample editor;
with slicer, loop and crossfade options.
Alternatively, and for super-fast results, download one
of the thousands of presets available for the NEXUS5 and customize to suit your needs.
The only limit is your imagination!
New Factory Content Updated to impress, NEXUS5 comes with over 1,100 brand new factory presets
that will take your work to the next level!
Of course, all factory content from previous NEXUS versions is also included,
bringing the total amount of content included in the standard NEXUS5
to over 5,300 presets!
All modern genres are covered: EDM, melodic techno, house, vintage synthesizers, hip-hop,
lo-fi, retrowave, cyberpunk, drum and bass, trance and much more!
Retro skin Feeling nostalgic for simpler times when life seemed a little easier?
We’ve got you covered — at least when it comes to the classic look and feel of the NEXUS2.
The retro skin is fully functional, accurately recreates the feel of the NEXUS2
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 combination of nostalgia and functionality. Return to the atmosphere you know and love!
Introducing the best super synthesizer Experience a synthesizer that truly does it all. Packed with cutting-edge features
and unrivaled versatility, NEXUS5 is your gateway to limitless creativity.
Unrivaled sampling power:
Seamlessly import single samples, multiple samples, or entire libraries.
Automatic slicing and looping for easy workflow.
8 advanced oscillators:
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, will add depth and character to your sound.
And much more! The perfect combination of power, precision and ease of use,
making it ideal for producers of all levels.
Compatible with all 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 had before.
It just works.
Fast, resource-efficient
NEXUS5 offers what NEXUS is known for:
Extremely fast preset loading time
and high processor performance.
What’s New in Nexus 5
• Completely updated interface.
• Retro interface N2.
• Import and edit samples.
• New effects: Particle, Vowel Filter, Vinylizer, Rotary.
• New generators: Retro, Grain, Cloud and FM.
List of changes :
v5.2.17 [2025-06-20]
New:
• Added paint mode to layer shell.
• Added SFZ/SF2 import.
• Added custom sample adjustments, panning, alignment.
• Added copy/paste for effect groups.
Changes:
• Optimized the speed of opening the plugin editor.
• Generators are now recreated when inserting a layer into a new preset.
Fixes:
• Fixed a bug where the preset browser would sometimes show the wrong category.
• Fixed librarian showing bookmarked presets twice.
• Fixed loading samples with accents in the file name.
• Fixed folder creation when some folders were hidden.
• Fixed a crash when loading single-stage wavetables less than 1024 samples long. • Fixed
latency calculation when adding or removing effects or changing sample rate.
• Disabled the resonance control on a layer filter if the filter type does not support resonance.
Installation :
Installation options
• Clean Install – installs a new version of the plugin ( v5.#.# )
• Update Only – updates the old version of the plugin
• Library Destination – a line in which you specify the path to the Nexus Library (the parameter is active only when Clean Install
is selected )
Note for MAC
The default content location is –
/Library/Audio/Presets/reFX/NEXUS library
– place the contents in this directory or place a symbolic link there to the current
location of the library or edit the path in the file
/users/shared/reFX/nexus/settings.json
