Page | Description | Tags |
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Aeolus
Pipe organ synth with 3 manuals and 1 pedal, 5 different temperaments, variable tuning, stereo, surround or Ambisonics output, flexible audio controls i… |
JACK,
JACK MIDI,
ALSA sequencer,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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Advanced Gtk+ Sequencer
Advanced Gtk+ Sequencer is an audio sequencer written in C using GObject and Gtk+. It features a piano roll, as well a synth, matrix ed… |
Synthesis/Composition Tools,
LADSPA Host,
Sequencers,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
DSSI,
LV2 Host,
JACK,
Development,
MIDI Software,
JACK MIDI,
ALSA sequencer,
PulseAudio |
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ALSA Modular Synth
AlsaModularSynth is a realtime modular synthesizer and effect processor. It features
* MIDI controlled modular software synthesis
* Rea… |
Soft Synths/Samplers,
ladish L1,
JACK,
ALSA sequencer |
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ams
LV2 plugins derived from ALSA Modular Synth. These plugins are used to create modular synths and contain a VCO, VCF, VCA, LFO, Slew Limiter, Envelop, and S… |
LV2 Plugins,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
Filters |
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amSynthe
* <http://amsynthe.sourceforge.net/>
very cool analog synth modelling from Nick Dowell
* two analogue-style audio oscillators, featuring:
*… |
Soft Synths/Samplers,
DSSI,
JACK,
JACK Session,
ALSA sequencer |
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AZR-3 [JACK]
A tonewheel organ with drawbars, distortion and rotating speakers. Uses JACK audio and MIDI. Based upon the AZR3 VST plugin by Rumpelrausch Täips.… |
LASH,
JACK MIDI,
JACK,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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Beatfish
Pattern-controlled drum sampler. Uses JACK for audio. Enlightenment for its GUI.
drumming jack softsynths_and_samplers unmaintained |
Drumming,
JACK,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
Unmaintained projects |
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Beatrix
MIDI controllable, hammond-style drawbar organ app with overdrive, leslie sim, and reverb. Uses OSS (not ALSA or JACK).
Beatrix is distributed under … |
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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Beats By Design
an “artificially intelligent drum machine”, requires jMusic and of course Java
drumming java softsynths_and_samplers |
Drumming,
JAVA software,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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BLOP
Band-limited oscillator LADSPA plugins.
ladspa_plugin softsynths_and_samplers |
LADSPA plugin,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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bristol synthesizer emulator
Bristol is an emulation package for a number of different 'classic' synthesisers including additive and subtractive and a few orga… |
Soft Synths/Samplers,
JACK,
ladish L1,
JACK Session |
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Calf Studio Gear
Calf Studio Gear is an audio plug-in pack for LV2 and JACK environments under LINUX operating systems. The suite contains 47 effects (delay, m… |
LV2 Plugins,
LASH,
JACK MIDI,
JACK,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
Effects Processors,
LV2 Host,
MIDI Software,
Audio Plugin Systems,
Filters,
General Synthesis Packages,
Soundfonts and Related,
Reverb/Delay,
Utilities |
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Calf Studio Gear plugins
Good quality, large collection of synths and effect LV2 plugins
lv2_plugins effects_processors softsynths_and_samplers
!- pr… |
LV2 Plugins,
Effects Processors,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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chainsaw synth
Basic polyphonic subtractive synthesizer, loosely based on the ideas from the supersaw oscillator found on some Roland synthesizers. It offers a… |
Soft Synths/Samplers,
VST |
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Chionic
* <http://www.reduz.com.ar/chionic/> (defunct)
Linux sampling software originally from Juan Linietsky, now unmaintained
from Chionic's Feature Li… |
Unmaintained projects,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
JACK,
Synthesis/Composition Tools |
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Chowdhury DSP
Chowdhury DSP is a project with the intention of developing innovative and high-quality audio software, as well as making that software available… |
LV2 Plugins,
Effects Processors,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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connie
Simulation of an electronic organ like Vox Continental. A second model features a “poor musician's hammond”. Uses JACK for audio and MIDI.
jack jack_mi… |
JACK,
JACK MIDI,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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ct-synth
Polyphonic synthesizer, for Linux and Android. Custom GUI, providing touch-friendly widgets. MIDI keyboard or on-screen keyboard. Sound: PulseAudio (L… |
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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Cumulus
real-time granular synthesis with MIDI control
softsynths_and_samplers unmaintained |
Soft Synths/Samplers,
Unmaintained projects |
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cursynth
softsynths_and_samplers |
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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Delfin
a realtime software sampler
unmaintained softsynths_and_samplers |
Unmaintained projects,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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Din
Use the computer mouse to pick both the pitch (by moving horizontally) and the volume (by moving vertically) of a sound from an on-screen pitch board that … |
JACK,
JACK MIDI,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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DISTRHO
An open-source project for Cross-Platform Audio Plugins.
We provide our own plugins and Linux ports, everything being open-source.
LV2 and VST version… |
LV2 Plugins,
Effects Processors,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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DrMr LV2-plugin, drum-kit sampleplayer
An LV2 plugin that plays Hydrogen drumkits. Its main reason to exist is to give a way for lv2 hosts to have a built in d… |
Drumming,
LV2 Plugins,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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Drumgizmo
An open source, multichannel, multilayered, cross-platform drum plugin and stand-alone application. It enables you to compose drums in midi and mix t… |
Drumming,
LV2 Plugins,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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drumkv1
drumkv1 is an old-school all-digital drum-kit sampler synthesizer with stereo fx.
Features:
* pure stand-alone JACK client with JACK-session and… |
JACK,
JACK Session,
JACK MIDI,
ALSA sequencer,
LV2 Plugins,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
Drumming,
Non Session Management |
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Drumpiler
Write or generate drum and tone patterns in a simple programming language. Mix it using the sample assembler (asampler). Renders to files or plays re… |
Drumming,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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edrummer
eDrummer is a software program that, when used in conjunction with electronic drum pads, effectively turns your computer into an “electronic drum kit”… |
Soft Synths/Samplers,
LV2 Plugins,
Drumming |
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Elara
synth from Steve Brookes
softsynths_and_samplers unmaintained |
Soft Synths/Samplers,
Unmaintained projects |
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Fabla
* <http://openavproductions.com/fabla>
* <http://github.com/harryhaaren/openAV-Fabla>
Fabla is an open-source LV2 drum sampler plugin instrument.
It… |
Soft Synths/Samplers,
LV2 Plugins,
Drumming |
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FluidGUI
GUI for FluidSynth. Written in Java, uses Swing.
unmaintained fluidsynth softsynths_and_samplers java |
Unmaintained projects,
fluidsynth,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
JAVA software |
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FluidSynth
FluidSynth is a real-time MIDI synthesizer, for use directly in CLI and as a background process and resource for other applications, including GUI w… |
ALSA sequencer,
JACK MIDI,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
LASH,
LADSPA Host,
JACK,
Soundfonts and Related |
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FluidSynth-DSSI
a DSSI wrapper for FluidSynth
fluidsynth dssi_plugins softsynths_and_samplers |
fluidsynth,
DSSI plug-ins,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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foo-yc20
The YC-20 is a divide-down combo organ designed in the late 60's. This emulation faithfully copies the features, sounds and flaws of the original orga… |
organ,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
LV2 Plugins |
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fsthost
softsynths_and_samplers lash jack_session jack_transport jack |
Soft Synths/Samplers,
LASH,
JACK Session,
JACK Transport,
JACK |
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Fultron 2002
Old Pattern-controlled drum sampler. Uses SDL.
drumming softsynths_and_samplers unmaintained |
Drumming,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
Unmaintained projects |
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GENPO
Replicates the essential features of any pipe, theatre, or reed organ. GENPO reads a description of an organ (from a XML file) and presents a GUI for ope… |
Soft Synths/Samplers,
ALSA sequencer,
Unmaintained projects |
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Gneutronica
GTK2-based drum machine
drumming jack alsa_seq softsynths_and_samplers |
Drumming,
JACK,
ALSA sequencer,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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GrandOrgue
GrandOrgue is a sample based pipe organ simulator. When connected to MIDI keyboards and an audio system, it can accurately simulate the sound of a r… |
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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Groovit
Old command-line Pattern-controlled drum synth. Uses OSS
drumming softsynths_and_samplers unmaintained |
Drumming,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
Unmaintained projects |
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gsynth
Roland TB-303 emulator programmed using fasttracker-style note entry
softsynths_and_samplers unmaintained |
Soft Synths/Samplers,
Unmaintained projects |
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HexoSynth
This project aims to create a modular synthesizer. Like those encountered in projects like VCVRack or Bitwigs Polygrid.
The core idea is having a he… |
VST,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
JACK |
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Hexter
A “... software synthesizer that models the sound generation of a Yamaha DX7”, DSSI plugin goodness from Sean Bolton.
Related:
DX7 on wikipedia.org
… |
DSSI plug-ins,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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horgand
FM-synthesis organ, JACK-aware, with DSP effects and programmable accompaniment
alsa_seq fltk softsynths_and_samplers jack |
ALSA sequencer,
FLTK,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
JACK |
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Hydrogen
Pattern-controlled drum sampler. Uses JACK or ALSA for audio, and ALSA sequencer for MIDI.
ladspa jack_transport lash alsa_seq drumming jack ladish_l… |
LADSPA Host,
JACK Transport,
LASH,
ALSA sequencer,
Drumming,
JACK,
ladish L1,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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Ingen (formerly known as om)
modular synthesizer that runs under JACK and uses LADSPA and/or DSSI plugins for processing
ladspa lv2 lash osc softsynths_and_… |
LADSPA Host,
LV2 Host,
LASH,
Open Sound Control (OSC),
Soft Synths/Samplers,
JACK,
JACK Session |
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Internet Synth
Web-based synth (source available by request)
softsynths_and_samplers |
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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Jackbeat
Pattern-controlled drum sampler. Uses JACK or PulseAudio.
drumming jack softsynths_and_samplers |
Drumming,
JACK,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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jackMiniSynth
a minimal subtractive synth (with Moog filter) for JACK
spiralsynth softsynths_and_samplers synthesis_and_composition_packages |
spiralsynth,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
Synthesis/Composition Tools |
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JSampler
Java GUI for Linuxsampler.
softsynths_and_samplers |
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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libtimidity
MIDI to WAVE converter library that uses Gravis Ultrasound-compatible patch files to generate digital audio data from General MIDI files.
This lib… |
Development,
MIDI Software,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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Linux Studio Plugins Project
Linux Studio Plugins is a collection of open-source plugins:
* Limiter
* Dynamic Processor
* Expander
* Gate
* Graphic … |
Effects Processors,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
Scopes/Meters,
Reverb/Delay,
Filters,
JACK,
LV2 Plugins,
VST |
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Linuxsampler
alsa_seq jack lv2_plugins softsynths_and_samplers |
ALSA sequencer,
JACK,
LV2 Plugins,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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Minicomputer
Synth for creating experimental electronic sounds. Uses JACK
alsa_seq softsynths_and_samplers jack |
ALSA sequencer,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
JACK |
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Mono
monophonic real-time synthesizer
softsynths_and_samplers unmaintained |
Soft Synths/Samplers,
Unmaintained projects |
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MSS
GTK Synth. Uses OSS (not ALSA or JACK)
softsynths_and_samplers unmaintained |
Soft Synths/Samplers,
Unmaintained projects |
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Mx44
a realtime software synthesizer very good for esoteric pads and ultra electric leads
softsynths_and_samplers jack |
Soft Synths/Samplers,
JACK |
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newtonator
lv2_plugins softsynths_and_samplers |
LV2 Plugins,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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obx
Emulation of the 1980's Oberheim OBX series of hardware synths.
jack softsynths_and_samplers |
JACK,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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Octavian
Octavian is a realtime software synthesizer. Its design is like analog modular synthesizers, so it can be used both as a synth and as an effect proces… |
Unmaintained projects,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
JACK |
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Odin 2
The sound of this 24-voice polyphonic beast will take you from your studio right to Valhalla. Earth shattering basses, exquisite leads or mad FX, Odin's… |
LV2 Plugins,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
VST |
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orDrumbox
orDrumbox is a free drum machine software (written in Java), designed to be as creative as possible with unusual features : auto-composition, polyryt… |
Drumming,
JAVA software,
ALSA sequencer,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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petri-foo
Petri-Foo is a sampler for Linux which is forked from the Specimen project. It brings many new features to the project such as:
* Default sample/p… |
JACK,
JACK MIDI,
ALSA sequencer,
JACK Session,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
Non Session Management |
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PHASEX
Synth built around flexible phase modulation and flexible oscillator/LFO sources. Modulations include AM, FM, offset PM, and wave select. PHASEX comes e… |
Soft Synths/Samplers,
JACK,
ALSA sequencer |
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pleiad maia
softsynths_and_samplers |
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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Polyphone
Polyphone is an excellent tool for creating, editing, and combining SoundFonts in the SF2 format. Linux, Mac, and Windows.
development linux_based_… |
Development,
Linux Based Products,
Patch Editor,
Samples, Loops, and MIDI Files,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
Synthesis/Composition Tools,
Soundfonts and Related |
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PSIndustrializer
Physical modeling synth for generating percussion sounds. It also can produce chimes, bubbles, gongs, hammer hits on different materials and s… |
Soft Synths/Samplers,
Drumming |
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pyTrommler
GTK Pattern-controlled drum sampler written in Python
drumming unmaintained softsynths_and_samplers |
Drumming,
Unmaintained projects,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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QSampler
Qt GUI for Linuxsampler.
softsynths_and_samplers |
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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QSynth
Qt GUI Interface for FluidSynth
softsynths_and_samplers soundfonts_and_related jack jack_midi midi_software |
Soft Synths/Samplers,
Soundfonts and Related,
JACK,
JACK MIDI,
MIDI Software |
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RTSynth
midi event triggered real time synth. Uses ALSA or JACK.
softsynths_and_samplers jack |
Soft Synths/Samplers,
JACK |
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RTSynth
softsynths_and_samplers jack |
Soft Synths/Samplers,
JACK |
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samplv1
samplv1 is an old-school all-digital polyphonic sampler synthesizer with stereo fx.
Features:
* pure stand-alone JACK client with JACK-session a… |
JACK,
JACK Session,
JACK MIDI,
ALSA sequencer,
LV2 Plugins,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
Non Session Management |
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San Dysth
This softsynth has controls to generate various kinds of sounds inbetween white noise and pure tones. It also provides controllers to disturb the gen… |
ALSA sequencer,
LADSPA Host,
JACK,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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setBfree
A DSP Tonewheel Organ emulator.
setBfree is a MIDI-controlled, software synthesizer designed to imitate the sound and properties of the electromechan… |
Soft Synths/Samplers,
JACK,
LV2 Plugins |
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simsam
Simple sampleplayer
softsynths_and_samplers jack |
Soft Synths/Samplers,
JACK |
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Sineshaper
Monophonic DSSI synthesizer with two sine oscillators and two waveshapers
softsynths_and_samplers dssi_plugins |
Soft Synths/Samplers,
DSSI plug-ins |
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Slag
Pattern-controlled drum synth. Uses JACK
drumming jack softsynths_and_samplers |
Drumming,
JACK,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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Slat
“Sounds like a theremin”, neat synth software from James Shuttlesworth
softsynths_and_samplers jack |
Soft Synths/Samplers,
JACK |
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Smack
MIDI-controlled drum synth. Uses JACK
drumming softsynths_and_samplers |
Drumming,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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Soundtank
Jacob Robbins' LADSPA host designed for making and playing softsynths.
Soundtank hosts LADSPA plugins in “realtime objects” which embody the structu… |
LADSPA Host,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
JACK |
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Specimen
a MIDI-controllable audio sampler from Peter Bessman, now maintained by Eric Rzewnicki
Specimen seems abandoned, but has been forked into Petri-Foo… |
ALSA sequencer,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
JACK |
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Spiral Synth
very cool realtime software synthesizer
softsynths_and_samplers unmaintained |
Soft Synths/Samplers,
Unmaintained projects |
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Spiral Synth Modular
modular software synth, roll your own synthesizer with its plugins
ladspa fltk softsynths_and_samplers jack unmaintained |
LADSPA Host,
FLTK,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
JACK,
Unmaintained projects |
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SpiralLoops
a loop-based sampler with plugin support
softsynths_and_samplers unmaintained |
Soft Synths/Samplers,
Unmaintained projects |
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Surge
A sound designer's dream.
A friendly, open community.
Featuring many synthesis techniques, a great selection of filters, a flexible modulation engine, … |
Soft Synths/Samplers,
VST |
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Swami
Sampled Waveforms And Musical Instruments (SWAMI) is a tool in progress for creating, editing, and combining SF2 SoundFonts. Uses JACK.
jack audio_edito… |
JACK,
Audio Editors,
JACK MIDI,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
Soundfile utility,
Soundfonts and Related |
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SynthForge
SynthForge is a modular sound synthesiser, for creating audio synths and effects for Linux.
alsa_seq softsynths_and_samplers |
ALSA sequencer,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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synthv1
synthv1 is an old-school all-digital 4-oscillator subtractive polyphonic synthesizer with stereo fx.
Features:
* pure stand-alone JACK client with … |
JACK,
JACK Session,
JACK MIDI,
ALSA sequencer,
LV2 Plugins,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
Non Session Management |
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tapeutape
alsa_seq lash softsynths_and_samplers jack |
ALSA sequencer,
LASH,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
JACK |
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The Linux Softsynth Roundup
the shape of things in May 2003
on-line_articles_by_dave_phillips softsynths_and_samplers and_now_for_something_rather_different |
On-line Dave Phillips,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
Not software |
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TiMidity++
greatly extended and enhanced version of TiMidity.
alsa_seq midi_software jack softsynths_and_samplers |
ALSA sequencer,
MIDI Software,
JACK,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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TK-707
emulation of the Roland TR-707 drum machine
drumming softsynths_and_samplers |
Drumming,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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Triceratops LV2 Substractive Poly Synth
Audio Synthesizer for Linux LV2 Plugin System,
Substractive Polyphonous LV2 Synth.
softsynths_and_samplers lv2_plugins |
Soft Synths/Samplers,
LV2 Plugins |
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Ultramaster Juno-6
software emulation of the classic Roland analog synth
softsynths_and_samplers unmaintained |
Soft Synths/Samplers,
Unmaintained projects |
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VCO-Plugins
ladspa_plugin softsynths_and_samplers |
LADSPA plugin,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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Virtual Drum Machine
Old command-line Pattern-controlled drum sampler. Uses OSS.
drumming softsynths_and_samplers unmaintained |
Drumming,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
Unmaintained projects |
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WhySynth
A DSSI Softsynth Plugin.
Some features, taken from the website
* 4 oscillators, 2 filters, 3 LFOs, and 5 envelope generators per voice.
* 10 os… |
DSSI plug-ins,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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Xdrum
drumming unmaintained softsynths_and_samplers |
Drumming,
Unmaintained projects,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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Xsynth
MIDI-controlled analog-style realtime synthesizer from Steve Brookes
softsynths_and_samplers dssi |
Soft Synths/Samplers,
DSSI |
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Yoshimi
Yoshimi is a software synthesizer, a live soft-DSP audio signal generator. It receives MIDI signals as input either from ALSA MIDI or JACK, and sends d… |
JACK,
JACK MIDI,
FLTK,
Soft Synths/Samplers,
ladish L1,
JACK Session,
Signal Generators,
Synthesis/Composition Tools,
MIDI Software |
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zyn
Port of ZynAddSubFX synth engines to LV2 Host
lv2_plugins softsynths_and_samplers |
LV2 Plugins,
Soft Synths/Samplers |
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ZynAddSubFX
ZynAddSubFX is arguably the most versatile and performant launch and play software synthesizer for Linux. It features polyphonic and multitimbral a… |
JACK,
JACK MIDI,
LASH,
ALSA sequencer,
FLTK,
Non Session Management,
Soft Synths/Samplers |