Helm
15 likes
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.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Discontinued
The latest version (0.9.0) is from July 2017.
Features
- MIDI Keyboard Input
- Synthesizer
- Sound Effects
Tags
- vsti
- software-synthesizer
- music-synthesizer
- vst
- audio-and-music
Helm News & Activities
Highlights All activities
Recent News
No news, maybe you know any news worth sharing?
Share a News TipRecent activities
- DeeJayLSP liked Helm
Ju_5 added Helm as alternative to KIA Instrument- RemovedUser updated Helm
Helm information
Developed by
Matt Tytel Licensing
Open Source (GPL-3.0) and Free product.Written in
Alternatives
18 alternatives listedSupported Languages
- English
AlternativeTo Category
Audio & MusicGitHub repository
- 2,457 Stars
- 221 Forks
- 133 Open Issues
- Updated (Archived)
What is Helm?
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.
Features:
- 32 voice polyphony
- Interactive visual interface
- Powerful modulation system with live visual feedback
- Dual oscillators with cross modulation and up to 15 unison oscillators each
- Sub oscillator with shuffle waveshaping
- Oscillator feedback and saturation for waveshaping
- 12 different waveforms
- Blending between 12 or 24dB low/band/high pass filter
- Low/Band/High Shelf filters
- 2 monophonic and 1 polyphonic LFO
- Step sequencer
- Lots of modulation sources including polyphonic aftertouch
- Simple arpeggiator
- Effects: Formant filter, stutter, delay, distortion, reverb
Comments and Reviews
It is pretty symplistic yet powerfull and beautiful