0CC-FamiTracker
0CC-FamiTracker Project
0CC-FamiTracker is a tracker for composing music around Nintendo Entertainment System sound hardware and expansion sound chips.
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Synthesizers – Free Music Software & Plug-ins
Free synthesizers covering subtractive, FM, wavetable, modular and other sound-generation methods. Choose an instrument by the sounds and programming workflow you need, then confirm the available format for your operating system. Included factory libraries and optional paid editions are identified in individual listings.
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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AAS Player
Applied Acoustics Systems
AAS Player provides access to sounds based on Applied Acoustics Systems’ physical-modeling instruments without purchasing every parent synthesizer.
View details →Ableton Learning Music
Learning Music / Ableton
Learning Music is a browser-based set of interactive musical tools and lessons covering rhythm, melody and arrangement.
View details →Alter/Ego
Plogue
Alter/Ego is a singing-synthesis instrument for programming vocal parts from notes and text.
View details →Analog Lab Play
Arturia
Analog Lab Play supplies a free selection of sounds drawn from Arturia's instrument ecosystem.
View details →Attracktive
Tracktion
Attracktive is a free instrument built around recorded and synthesized sound material with performance controls.
View details →AudioKit Synth One
AudioKit
AudioKit Synth One is an open-source synthesizer for compatible Apple mobile devices.
View details →Audiotool
Audiotool
Audiotool places virtual instruments, drum machines, effects and a sequencer in a browser-based studio.
View details →BambooTracker
BambooTracker Contributors
BambooTracker is a tracker for composing music for the Yamaha YM2608 sound chip associated with the NEC PC-9801 family.
View details →BeepBox
John Nesky
BeepBox offers a compact browser sequencer for making short songs from synthesized instruments and repeating patterns.
View details →Bespoke Synth
Bespoke Synth Contributors
Bespoke Synth is a modular music environment in which instruments, sequencers and utilities share a patching workspace.
View details →Blue
Steven Yi / Blue Contributors
Blue is a composition environment for organizing Csound-based music with a graphical timeline and reusable sound objects.
View details →Bosca Ceoil Blue
Bosca Ceoil Blue Contributors
Bosca Ceoil Blue is an accessible pattern-based music-making application descended from Bosca Ceoil.
View details →Cabbage
Cabbage Audio
Cabbage provides tools for building audio instruments and effects around Csound with graphical controls.
View details →Charlatan
BLaukraut Engineering
Charlatan is a virtual-analog synthesizer with a focused architecture for familiar subtractive sounds.
View details →ChipTone
SFB Games
ChipTone is a browser-based sound-effect design tool with controls for synthesized game-style sounds.
View details →Chow Kick
ChowDSP
Chow Kick synthesizes kick-drum sounds through a model-oriented signal path.
View details →Chrome Music Lab Song Maker
Chrome Music Lab
Song Maker is a browser music sketchpad that uses a visual note grid and a simple percussion lane.
View details →ChucK
ChucK Team
ChucK is a programming language for real-time synthesis and music creation, with explicit timing built into its design.
View details →Csound
Csound Community
Csound is a programmable sound-synthesis and signal-processing system with a long history in computer music.
View details →CsoundQt
CsoundQt Contributors
CsoundQt is a graphical development environment for Csound projects.
View details →Dexed
Digital Suburban
Dexed is a six-operator FM synthesizer associated with Yamaha DX7-compatible patch editing and playback.
View details →DPF-Plugins
DISTRHO
DPF-Plugins is a collection of open-source audio instruments and effects built with the DISTRHO framework.
View details →FamiStudio
FamiStudio Contributors
FamiStudio is a composition environment for Nintendo Entertainment System style music and homebrew soundtracks.
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.