It's been about a year since the last fav' synth question came on the boards, so I'm just curious to know what the state of play is now.

For me there have definately been a few changes. A year ago I would've said a Z1 or maybe a Juno 106, but now-a-days I'd say the prize goes to a soft synth.

I'd vote for The Absynth. Statistically and feature wise it measures up very well (as do pretty much all of the soft synths!), BUT unlike the soft synths I've tried so far, the Absynth has got some amazing factory presets.

Over to you...