I have to say i still quite like Retrologue. I don’t use it as much as i used to but it helped me out a lot in the beginning as i was learning synthesis and what does what. Still sounds quite nice too!
I really like U-He Hive. For my own synthesis escapades i use that the most. Easy good-looking layout, dual chainable filters. Stock dancesynth but it’s got some character 
Thanks for getting me stuck back into Padshop Pro btw, many fun hours ahead