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Absynth
Absynth is a commercial, proprietary software synthesizer originally written by Brian Clevenger, and developed by Native Instruments GmbH. It combines a range of traditional synthesis techniques...
Absynth is a commercial, proprietary software synthesizer originally written by Brian Clevenger, and developed by Native Instruments GmbH. It combines a range of traditional synthesis techniques...
Bidule
Bidule is a commercial software application for the creation of interactive computer music and multimedia produced by the Canadian company Plogue Arts and Technology.
Bidule is a commercial software application for the creation of interactive computer music and multimedia produced by the Canadian company Plogue Arts and Technology.
Cakewalk (sequencer)
Cakewalk was a MIDI sequencer developed by Twelve Tone Systems, Inc. ( the company now known as Cakewalk, Inc. ) originally for DOS, starting with version Cakewalk 1.0 in 1987, and beginning in ...
Cakewalk was a MIDI sequencer developed by Twelve Tone Systems, Inc. ( the company now known as Cakewalk, Inc. ) originally for DOS, starting with version Cakewalk 1.0 in 1987, and beginning in ...
ChucK
ChucK is a concurrent, strongly timed audio programming language for real-time synthesis, composition, and performance, which runs on Mac OS X, Linux, Microsoft Windows, and iPhone/iPad.
ChucK is a concurrent, strongly timed audio programming language for real-time synthesis, composition, and performance, which runs on Mac OS X, Linux, Microsoft Windows, and iPhone/iPad.
Common Lisp Music
CLM (originally an acronym for Common Lisp Music) is a music synthesis and signal processing package in the Music V family created by Bill Schottstaedt.
CLM (originally an acronym for Common Lisp Music) is a music synthesis and signal processing package in the Music V family created by Bill Schottstaedt.
CreamwareAudio Modular III
CreamwareAudio Modular III is a modular synthesizer running on DSPs (digital signal processors, a type of computer chip designed for signal processing), as part of the software environment prov...
CreamwareAudio Modular III is a modular synthesizer running on DSPs (digital signal processors, a type of computer chip designed for signal processing), as part of the software environment prov...
Csound
Csound is a computer programming language for dealing with sound, also known as a sound compiler or an audio programming language, or more precisely, a C-based audio DSL. It is called Csound bec...
Csound is a computer programming language for dealing with sound, also known as a sound compiler or an audio programming language, or more precisely, a C-based audio DSL. It is called Csound bec...
Digital Performer
Digital Performer is a full-featured Digital Audio Workstation/Sequencer software package published by Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) of Cambridge, Massachusetts for the Apple Macintosh platform.
Digital Performer is a full-featured Digital Audio Workstation/Sequencer software package published by Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) of Cambridge, Massachusetts for the Apple Macintosh platform.
Discovery (synth)
Discovery is a software synthesizer VSTi plugin designed and distributed by discoDSP originally released on February 10, 2003.
Discovery is a software synthesizer VSTi plugin designed and distributed by discoDSP originally released on February 10, 2003.
FluidSynth
FluidSynth, formerly known as iiwusynth, is a free open source software synthesizer which converts MIDI note data into an audio signal using SoundFont technology without need for a SoundFo...
FluidSynth, formerly known as iiwusynth, is a free open source software synthesizer which converts MIDI note data into an audio signal using SoundFont technology without need for a SoundFo...
FM8
FM8 is a commercial, proprietary software synthesizer from Native Instruments.
FM8 is a commercial, proprietary software synthesizer from Native Instruments.
HALion Symphonic Orchestra
HALion Symphonic Orchestra is a soundbank application designed to emulate the acoustic sounds of a full orchestra.
HALion Symphonic Orchestra is a soundbank application designed to emulate the acoustic sounds of a full orchestra.
Kompakt (computer software)
Kompakt is a discontinued cut-down version of Native Instruments' Kontakt software sampler.
Kompakt is a discontinued cut-down version of Native Instruments' Kontakt software sampler.
Kompakt (software)
Kompakt is a discontinued cut-down version of Native Instruments' Kontakt software sampler.
Kompakt is a discontinued cut-down version of Native Instruments' Kontakt software sampler.
KORG DS-10
KORG DS-10 is a music creation program for the Nintendo DS that emulates the Korg MS range of synthesizers.
KORG DS-10 is a music creation program for the Nintendo DS that emulates the Korg MS range of synthesizers.
Korg Wavestation
The Korg Wavestation is a vector synthesis synthesizer first produced in the early 1990s and later re-released as a software synthesizer in 2004.
The Korg Wavestation is a vector synthesis synthesizer first produced in the early 1990s and later re-released as a software synthesizer in 2004.
Kyma (sound design language)
Kyma is a visual programming language for sound design used by musicians, researchers, and sound designers.
Kyma is a visual programming language for sound design used by musicians, researchers, and sound designers.
LinuxSampler
LinuxSampler is a music sampler under active development, aiming to provide a pure software audio sampler with professional grade features, comparable to both hardware and commercial Windows or ...
LinuxSampler is a music sampler under active development, aiming to provide a pure software audio sampler with professional grade features, comparable to both hardware and commercial Windows or ...
Logic Studio
Logic Studio is a music production suite by Apple Inc. The first version of Logic Studio was unveiled on September 12, 2007.
Logic Studio is a music production suite by Apple Inc. The first version of Logic Studio was unveiled on September 12, 2007.
Max (software)
Max is a visual programming language for music and multimedia developed and maintained by San Francisco-based software company Cycling '74.
Max is a visual programming language for music and multimedia developed and maintained by San Francisco-based software company Cycling '74.
Microsoft Songsmith
Microsoft Research Songsmith is a musical accompaniment application for Microsoft Windows, launched in early 2009.
Microsoft Research Songsmith is a musical accompaniment application for Microsoft Windows, launched in early 2009.
MicroTonic
SonicCharge µTonic (MicroTonic) is a pattern based drum-machine plug-in featuring 100% synthetic drum sounds.
SonicCharge µTonic (MicroTonic) is a pattern based drum-machine plug-in featuring 100% synthetic drum sounds.
MUSIC-N
MUSIC-N refers to a family of computer music programs and programming languages descended from or influenced by MUSIC, a program written by Max Mathews in 1957 at Bell Labs.
MUSIC-N refers to a family of computer music programs and programming languages descended from or influenced by MUSIC, a program written by Max Mathews in 1957 at Bell Labs.
Music4
MUSIC4 was a computer music synthesis software package written by Max Mathews.
MUSIC4 was a computer music synthesis software package written by Max Mathews.
Native Instruments
Native Instruments is a technology company that develops software and hardware for music production and DJing.
Native Instruments is a technology company that develops software and hardware for music production and DJing.
Nyquist (programming language)
Nyquist is a programming language for sound synthesis and analysis based on the Lisp programming language.
Nyquist is a programming language for sound synthesis and analysis based on the Lisp programming language.
Open-Architecture-System
Open-Architecture-System (OAS) is the main User interface and synthesizer software of the Wersi keyboard line.
Open-Architecture-System (OAS) is the main User interface and synthesizer software of the Wersi keyboard line.
Philips NMS-1205
The Philips NMS-1205 was a MSX AUDIO cartridge using Yamaha Y8950 chip.
The Philips NMS-1205 was a MSX AUDIO cartridge using Yamaha Y8950 chip.
Pure Data
Pure Data is a visual programming language developed by Miller Puckette in the 1990s for creating interactive computer music and multimedia works.
Pure Data is a visual programming language developed by Miller Puckette in the 1990s for creating interactive computer music and multimedia works.
Reaktor
Reaktor is a graphical modular software music studio of proprietary license developed by Native Instruments (NI).
Reaktor is a graphical modular software music studio of proprietary license developed by Native Instruments (NI).
Reason (software)
Reason is a music software program developed by Swedish software developers Propellerhead Software.
Reason is a music software program developed by Swedish software developers Propellerhead Software.
ReBirth RB-338
ReBirth RB-338 is a software synthesizer for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS 8-9 and iOS for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.
ReBirth RB-338 is a software synthesizer for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS 8-9 and iOS for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.
Software synthesizer
A software synthesizer, also known as a softsynth or virtual instrument is a computer program or plug-in for digital audio generation.
A software synthesizer, also known as a softsynth or virtual instrument is a computer program or plug-in for digital audio generation.
SoundFont
SoundFont is a brand name that collectively refers to a file format and associated technology designed to bridge the gap between recorded and synthesized audio, especially for the purposes of co...
SoundFont is a brand name that collectively refers to a file format and associated technology designed to bridge the gap between recorded and synthesized audio, especially for the purposes of co...
SuperCollider
SuperCollider is an environment and programming language originally released in 1996 by James McCartney for real-time audio synthesis and algorithmic composition.
SuperCollider is an environment and programming language originally released in 1996 by James McCartney for real-time audio synthesis and algorithmic composition.
SynthEdit
SynthEdit is a shareware Windows application which uses a modular VPL (Visual Programming Language) to create music synthesizers and effects units.
SynthEdit is a shareware Windows application which uses a modular VPL (Visual Programming Language) to create music synthesizers and effects units.
SynthMaster
SynthMaster is a semi-modular software synthesizer and effect plug-in in Virtual Studio Technology and Audio Units formats, developed by KV331 Audio.
SynthMaster is a semi-modular software synthesizer and effect plug-in in Virtual Studio Technology and Audio Units formats, developed by KV331 Audio.
TiMidity++
TiMidity++, originally and still frequently informally called TiMidity, is a software synthesizer that can play MIDI files without a hardware synthesizer.
TiMidity++, originally and still frequently informally called TiMidity, is a software synthesizer that can play MIDI files without a hardware synthesizer.
Usine
Sensomusic Usine is a Multitouch digital audio workstation used to manipulate, record and edit audio and MIDI in live situations.
Sensomusic Usine is a Multitouch digital audio workstation used to manipulate, record and edit audio and MIDI in live situations.
Vanguard (synthesizer)
Vanguard is a VSTi and AU software synthesizer by reFX. It is a virtual analog synthesizer with 3 oscillators, 32 waveforms, up to 10-times unison, a filter with a number of frequency responses,...
Vanguard is a VSTi and AU software synthesizer by reFX. It is a virtual analog synthesizer with 3 oscillators, 32 waveforms, up to 10-times unison, a filter with a number of frequency responses,...
ZynAddSubFX
ZynAddSubFX is an open source software synthesizer for Linux, Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows.
ZynAddSubFX is an open source software synthesizer for Linux, Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows.