Denoiser Classic
Bertom Audio
Denoiser Classic reduces steady noise through a compact real-time interface.
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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.
204 listings
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 →Dragonfly Reverb
Michael Willis
Dragonfly Reverb is an open-source collection of reverberation plug-ins covering different room and space characters.
View details →DrumGizmo
DrumGizmo Team
DrumGizmo is an open-source drum sampler designed around multi-channel acoustic drum recordings.
View details →drumkv1
rncbc / Rui Nuno Capela
drumkv1 is a sample-based drum instrument organized for programming and performing percussion.
View details →DuckTool
DsgDnB
DuckTool provides sidechain-controlled level ducking with a visible envelope and controls for its shape.
View details →DuskVerb
Dusk Audio
DuskVerb is an algorithmic reverb with controls for building an acoustic tail around a source.
View details →EasyEffects
EasyEffects Contributors
EasyEffects provides system-level audio processing for supported Linux desktops, with chains of effects applied to input or output streams.
View details →Ecasound
Ecasound / Kai Vehmanen
Ecasound is a command-line audio-processing environment for recording, playback and multitrack signal chains.
View details →EQ Curve Analyzer
Bertom Audio
EQ Curve Analyzer measures the frequency response of an audio path or processor.
View details →Evil Otto
Audio Damage
Evil Otto applies multiband upward and downward compression for an intentionally assertive dynamics effect.
View details →Fabla
OpenAV Productions
Fabla is a sample-based drum instrument for compatible Linux hosts.
View details →FamiStudio
FamiStudio Contributors
FamiStudio is a composition environment for Nintendo Entertainment System style music and homebrew soundtracks.
View details →Faust
Faust Community
Faust is a functional programming language for designing audio signal processors and instruments.
View details →FluidSynth
FluidSynth Project
FluidSynth is a software synthesizer for playing SoundFont-based instruments from MIDI.
View details →FMIT
FMIT Contributors
FMIT is an instrument-tuning and frequency-inspection application.
View details →FoxDot
FoxDot Contributors
FoxDot offers a Python-oriented approach to live-coded music with pattern objects and performance commands.
View details →fre:ac
fre:ac Project
fre:ac is an audio converter and CD-ripping application with a graphical interface.
View details →Free Suite
Venn Audio
Free Suite collects utility and processing tools for everyday audio work.
View details →Frescobaldi
Frescobaldi Project
Frescobaldi is an editor designed specifically for LilyPond notation files.
View details →Frinika
Frinika Project
Frinika is a Java-based music workstation combining sequencing and audio-related production tools.
View details →Friture
Friture Project
Friture analyzes live audio input with displays such as spectrum and time-domain views.
View details →Furnace
Furnace Project
Furnace is a chiptune tracker that works with a broad range of sound-chip systems.
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.