Dexed AlternativesMusic Production Apps like Dexed

Dexed is described as 'FM-type softsynth developed by Pascal Gauthier of Digital Suburban. It n ideal application for importing, playing and editing/managing sysex patches from both the classic Yamaha DX7 synthesizer and the TX7' and is a music production app in the audio & music category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Dexed for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and iPad apps. The best Dexed alternative is Helm, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Dexed are ZynAddSubFX, Odin 2, Surge Synthesizer and TAL-NoiseMaker.

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  1. Helm icon
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    Helm is a free, cross-platform, polyphonic synthesizer with a powerful modulation system. Helm runs on GNU/Linux, Mac, and Windows as a standalone program or LV2/VST/VST3/AU plugin.

    18 Helm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

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    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Helm is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Dexed.

    • Helm is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Dexed.

    • Helm is Free and Open SourceDexed is also Free and Open Source
  2. ZynAddSubFX icon
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    ZynAddSubFX is a fully featured open source software synthesizer capable of making a countless number of instruments, from some common heard from expensive hardware to interesting sounds that you'll boost to an amazing universe of sounds.

    30 ZynAddSubFX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  3. Odin 2 icon
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    Odin 2 is a versatile 24-voice polyphonic synthesizer that covers about every type of synthesis out there. Odin 2 is released as open-source software.

    24 Odin 2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
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    Surge is an open source digital synthesizer originally written and sold as a commercial product by @kurasu (Claes Johanson) at Vember Audio. The synth uses subtractive hybrid synthesis and each patch contains two 'scenes' which are separate instances of the entire...

    39 Surge Synthesizer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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    TAL-NoiseMaker is an improved version of TAL-Elek7ro and has a completely new synth engine and a lot of improvements in sound and usability. The synth also includes a small effect section with a reverb, chorus and a simple bit crusher effect.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. Synth1 icon
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    Synth1 is a software synthesizer modeled on the Clavia Nord Lead 2 Red Synth. It combines the common sound synthesis method of Subtractive & FM synthesis.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  7. Omnisphere icon
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    Omnisphere is the flagship synthesizer of Spectrasonics® - an instrument of extraordinary power and versatility. This award-winning plugin brings many different types of synthesis together into one amazing-sounding instrument that will inspire a lifetime of exploration.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
    • Omnisphere is the most popular commercial alternative to Dexed.

    • Omnisphere is Paid and ProprietaryDexed is Free and Open Source
  8. Oxe FM Synth icon
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    Oxe FM Synth is a touch-sensitive, realtime polyphonic FM-based music synthesizer created and maintained by Oxe Software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. Tunefish 4 icon
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    A virtual analog synthesizer, Tunefish v4 was developed as a smaller replacement of Tunefish v3 with roughly the same power - some might argue it's even more powerful. It was also ported over to Linux and MacOS and was given a new polished UI.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. padthv1 icon
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    An old-school polyphonic additive synthesizer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  11. synthv1 icon
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    synthv1 is an old-school all-digital 4-oscillator subtractive polyphonic synthesizer with stereo fx.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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    SynthMaster One is an easy to use wavetable synthesizer with an intuitive workflow. With its simple layout, rich wavetable/waveform content and inspiring factory presets library, designing new sounds with SynthMaster One is a real joy.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • SynthMaster One is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Dexed.

    • SynthMaster One is Paid and ProprietaryDexed is Free and Open Source
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