Open-source projects
Open source projects in this category include freely available music software and plugins with disclosed source code. Examples are DAWs, synthesizers, effect plug-ins, and utility tools developed and maintained by the community. The offerings target ambitious musicians, developers, and tech-savvy users who value transparency, customizability, and free use. This category differs from proprietary or commercial software in the directory.
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Circuit-accurate analog-modeled VST3 plugins for Windows and macOS simulating compressors, EQs, tape, delays and more
Physical modeling audio plugin emulating analog tape machines for realistic analog tape recording effects
Open-source DAW for recording, editing, mixing, and mastering audio and MIDI projects across Linux, macOS, and Windows
Free and open-source audio editor and recorder for capturing, editing, and producing music, podcasts, and other audio on desktop platforms
Open-source audio-to-MIDI converter from Spotify enabling fast and accurate transcription of single-instrument recordings into MIDI with pitch bend support
Audio plugin hosting Pure Data patches to create and control custom audio plugins inside DAWs on Windows, Linux, and macOS
Free and open-source virtual modular synthesizer plugin and standalone app based on VCV Rack with focus on self-contained usage
An open standard audio plug-in format for DAWs and audio plugins to interoperate efficiently
Audio plugin offering dynamics-preserving distortion and advanced transient shaping for precise control and organic saturation
Free and open-source audio programming language used worldwide for music computing across multiple platforms
Software project named DawDreamer hosted on GitHub
Multi-platform FM synthesizer plugin modeled on Yamaha DX7 with Sysex management and 3 engine types
A free open-source modular audio plugin host for Mac, Windows, and Linux that routes audio/MIDI and creates instrument and effect racks
Functional programming language and compiler for sound synthesis and audio processing targeting high-performance DSP and plugin development
Universal ASIO driver for Windows using PortAudio to support multiple audio APIs and hardware not tied to specific drivers
Free and open-source Windows VST2 plugin adding pitch and volume fluctuations with four adjustable oscillators for wow/flutter effects
Distortion-Plugin mit guitar-pedal-inspiriertem Sound zur einfachen Verzerrung von Bässen, Drums, Synths und Vocals für Windows und macOS
Audio plug-in for pitch correction and creative real-time voice transformation with microtonal tuning support
A free plugin for independent high and low frequency panning to enhance stereo placement during mixing and production
A Windows VST3 plugin offering innovative distortion effects controllable with six knobs to drastically alter sounds
Audio plug-in for pitch-shifting with multiple quality modes preserving original audio character on Windows, macOS, and Linux
A free, open source, MIDI-driven VST synthesizer plugin featuring versatile synthesis, effects, MPE support, and microtuning.
Open-source C++ framework for developing cross-platform audio applications and plug-ins on desktop and mobile systems
Free, open-source audio sampler plugin focused on simplicity and powerful features for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Realistic, uncolored deep hall reverb plugin that blends seamlessly into mixes without distracting from the focal sound
Multi-band expander and gate plug-in to clean, denoise, and rescue audio recordings with detailed dynamic control across major DAWs
Virtual emulation of the SOMA Lab Lyra-8 drone synthesizer available as plugins and standalone app for creating ambient and drone sounds
Free cross-platform music production tool for composing, mixing, and working with samples
Audio plugin for real-time custom MP3 distortion and digital glitches across Mac, Windows, and Linux DAWs
A plugin that integrates compression and distortion to enhance loudness and character of sounds with an easy-to-use interface
Two-mode music studio for AI-driven scored composition with ABC notation and live coding performance with Strudel
A sound toy sequencer using probability-based note triggering with built-in oscillator and MIDI integration for Windows and macOS
Plugin that converts unpitched audio into melodies by pitch-shifting with delay, controllable via MIDI or mouse
A cross-platform audio plugin that provides advanced metering of power, detail, and authority in mixes for tonal and dynamic assessment beyond loudness
A free, open-source subtractive synthesizer VST plugin for Windows offering expressive sound design with minimal controls
AI-based tool that converts audio recordings into editable MIDI files with separate tracks per instrument for transcription and editing
A professional audio plugin for DAW mixing that provides instant switching between a work-in-progress mix and reference audio tracks
Audio plugin for deep learning-based audio to MIDI transcription with polyphonic and pitch bend support
NeuralRack loads neural models and impulse response files to emulate guitar effect chains on Linux and Windows
Realtime noise suppression plugin for voice based on RNNoise to reduce background noise in audio
Open-source software synthesizer continuing OB-Xd with improved compatibility and features inspired by the Oberheim OB-X
Physically modeled lo-fi piano synth plugin using vintage algorithm with vinyl noise, reverb, and saturation for chill music production
Open-DAW is a web-based open source Digital Audio Workstation aiming to offer a free, high-quality music production environment accessible online
A community-curated list of open-source audio software projects including plugins, apps, and libraries to aid audio developers and users
Open-source synthesiser plugin for creating music by drawing visuals on an oscilloscope using audio and scripting via Lua
Advanced binaural panner plugin with reverberation and modulation effects to spatially position sounds in stereo environments
Free open-source waveshaper plugin offering various clipping options and gain control for volume boosting on PC and Mac
A four-band graphic EQ plugin offering musical tone shaping with a softer, cohesive character suitable for mixing and console emulation