18.0
Vital is a spectral-warping wavetable synthesizer for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planOpen sourceLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
Alternatives to Current
27.8
Pure Data (Pd) is free software for building graphical programs that process audio and other media in real time.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSAPI
37.7
Csound is a free sound and music computing system used to create music software and make music.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
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SynthMaster 3
SynthMaster 3 is a modular software synthesizer for Windows and macOS, available as a plug-in and standalone app.
Free planiOSmacOSWindows7.7$99 one-time - 5
Bespoke Synth
Bespoke Synth is a modular synthesizer for Linux, macOS and Windows.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.9$20 one-time - 6
MSoundFactory
MSoundFactory is a modular virtual instrument for building instruments from generators, samplers, filters, effects, and utility modules.
Free planmacOSWindows6.6$55 one-time - 7
Quanta 2
Quanta 2 is a granular synthesizer plugin that loads samples and can produce up to 100 simultaneous grains per voice.
iOSLinuxmacOSWindows6.6$99 one-time - 8
Aalto
Aalto is a semi-modular software synthesizer from Madrona Labs, built around a patchable interface.
macOSWindows6.4$99 one-time - 9
Sound Particles
Sound Particles 3 is a standalone immersive audio workstation for creating and moving sound across spatial formats, from stereo to 7.1.4.
macOSWindows6.4From $9.95 a month - 10
SuperCollider
SuperCollider is a free platform for audio synthesis and algorithmic composition for musicians, artists, and researchers working with sound.
Free planWebLinuxmacOSWindows6.4Free plan - 11
Zynaptiq ADAPTIVERB
Zynaptiq ADAPTIVERB is a reverberation plug-in that adapts its reverb tail to incoming audio or notes selected by the user.
macOSWindows6.4$149 one-time - 126.3$50 one-time
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Bidule
Bidule is a modular audio application for building instruments and effects by connecting audio modules.
macOSWindows6.2$95 one-time - 14
Max
Max is an interactive visual patching environment for musicians, artists and people prototyping software.
macOSWindows6.2From $120 a year - 15
MORPH 3
MORPH 3 is a paid audio effect plug-in that combines two input signals into a hybrid sound or transition carrying qualities of both.
macOSWindows6.2$149 one-time - 16
Synplant 2
Synplant 2 is a synthesizer for sound design, centered on exploring organic textures and changing timbres.
macOSWindows6.2$149 one-time - 17
Falcon
Falcon is a creative hybrid instrument that combines sampling and synthesis for music production.
macOSWindows6.1From €240 a year - 18
Efx FRAGMENTS
Efx FRAGMENTS is a creative audio effect plugin that uses granular processing to divide, transform, and rebuild sound.
macOSWindows5.9€79 one-time - 19
Devious Machines Infiltrator 2
Devious Machines Infiltrator 2 is a multi-effects audio plug-in for macOS and Windows.
macOSWindows5.7 - 20
Kontakt 8
Kontakt 8 is a software instrument available as a standalone application and as a plug-in for VST3, AU and AAX formats.
macOSWindows5.4$299 one-time - 21
Kaivo
macOSWindows5.3$129 one-time - 22
FabFilter Twin 3
iOSmacOSWindows5.0 - 23
Arturia V Collection 11
macOSWindows4.9 - 24
Omnisphere
macOSWindows4.9 - 25
HALion
macOSWindows4.7 - 26
Padshop
macOSWindows4.7 - 27
Phase Plant
macOSWindows4.7 - 28
BYOME
macOSWindows4.6 - 29
Love 2
macOSWindows4.6 - 30
Lucid
macOSWindows4.6