An Analog Modeling Synthesizer is a synthesizer that emulates the sounds of traditional analog synthesizers using digital signal processing components. This method of synthesis is also referred to as Virtual Analog or VA. There is a vague consensus that while VAs can be useful and expressive instruments in their own right, they are not a replacement for real analog synthesizers. Some synthesizers like the Roland JP-8000 have been constantly praised for their accurate analog sound. On the other hand, they exceed many analog instruments in reliability and polyphony, and offer patch storage capabilities not found on all analog instruments, including MIDI support.

Examples of VA synthesizers include:

• Clavia Nord Lead and Modular series
• Novation A-Station, K-Station, X-Station, Supernova, Supernova II, Nova, XioSynth
• Roland JP-8000, JP-8080, V-Synth, SH-201
• Korg Z1, Prophecy, MS-2000, microKORG, RADIAS, R3
• Alesis Ion, Micron and Fusion
• Waldorf Q, Q+ and MicroQ
• Access Virus line of VA synths
• Yamaha AN1x