Virtual MIDI Piano Keyboard
VMPK Project
Virtual MIDI Piano Keyboard sends and displays MIDI notes using an on-screen keyboard and computer input.
View details →THE AUDIO MAGAZINE / RESOURCES
Linux – Free Music Software & Plug-ins
Find permanently free recording tools, instruments, effects and audio utilities for desktop, mobile and the browser. Each listing explains its purpose, compatibility and important free-edition restrictions, with links to the official source.
These are researched directory entries, not hands-on reviews. Optional purchases, account requirements and limited editions are identified on product pages. Format availability can differ by operating system.
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VISR
University of Southampton / VISR
VISR is a framework for building spatial-audio rendering systems.
View details →Vital Basic
Vital Audio
Vital Basic is the free tier of a spectral-warping wavetable synthesizer.
View details →wavbreaker
Wavbreaker Team
wavbreaker divides audio recordings into separate files using a graphical view and track markers.
View details →WaveEdit
Synthesis Technology / WaveEdit Contributors
WaveEdit is a wavetable editor for creating and arranging single-cycle waveforms.
View details →Waveform Free
Tracktion
Waveform Free provides a conventional track-based environment for recording, editing and mixing audio alongside MIDI instruments.
View details →WaveSurfer
KTH / WaveSurfer Contributors
WaveSurfer is an audio visualization and editing application associated with speech and sound analysis.
View details →x42 Plugins
x42
The x42 collection includes open-source audio utilities, metering and specialized processing tools.
View details →Yoshimi
Yoshimi Project
Yoshimi is a Linux synthesizer developed from the ZynAddSubFX tradition, with multiple synthesis methods and a performance-oriented workflow.
View details →Zebralette 3
u-he
Zebralette 3 places a spectral oscillator from Zebra 3 in a compact free synthesizer.
View details →Zrythm source edition
Zrythm Project
Zrythm is an open-source music workstation with audio and MIDI production facilities.
View details →ZynAddSubFX
ZynAddSubFX Project
ZynAddSubFX combines additive, subtractive and pad-oriented synthesis engines in one open-source instrument.
View details →Availability, licensing and system requirements can change. Verification refers to official documentation and download availability, not installation or hands-on testing. Check the developer's current terms before installing.