NimSynth Alternatives

NimSynth is described as 'Cross-platform, modular synthesis workstation built with Nim (programming language)' and is a music production app in the audio & music category. There are more than 25 alternatives to NimSynth for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best NimSynth alternative is VCV Rack, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like NimSynth are Pure Data, SuperCollider, SunVox and Max/MSP.

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NimSynth alternatives page was last updated Jul 23, 2025

Cabbage Studio
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Cabbage Studio is a sophisticated combination of DAW and audio development environment. The studio offers a modular interface for constructing sounds driven by Csound with the power of .
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Music Production
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
+4
Is Cabbage Studio a good alternative to NimSynth?
SynthCraft
2 likes
SynthCraft provides a modular canvas and GUI designer for visually building audio plugins. Connect pre-compiled DSP modules together with virtual patch cables to create and modify sound. The app uses a built-in high speed DSP/C compiler to build native 32/64-bit binaries so no...
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Platforms
Windows
Is SynthCraft a good alternative to NimSynth?
miRack
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miRack is a Eurorack-style modular synthesizer, playground, and fx. It aims to provide user experience and audio quality close to those of the real Eurorack hardware.
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Application type
Music Production
Origin
New Zealand
Platforms
iPhone
iPad
+7
Is miRack a good alternative to NimSynth?
AudioNodes
2 likes
A digital audio workstation, modular synthesizer, and audio editor to create music, audio effects, and audio experiments.
26 AudioNodes alternatives
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Origin
Hungary
EU
Platforms
Windows
Mac
Linux
Online
+1
Is AudioNodes a good alternative to NimSynth?
Axiom synthesizer
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Axiom is an extremely flexible node-based real-time audio synthesizer. It operates standalone or as a VST instrument/effect and features a highly configurable, modular canvas where controls can be arranged and routed visually and their code can be edited using a simple but...
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Music Production
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Is Axiom synthesizer a good alternative to NimSynth?
ORCA
5 likes
Orca is an Esoteric Programming Language and live-coding environment for musical experimentation. In Orca, each letter of the alphabet is an operation, lowercase letters operate on bang, uppercase letters operate each frame.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (MIT)
Origin
Canada
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Is ORCA a good alternative to NimSynth?
Softube Modular
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Softube Modular is a flexible, cross-platform synthesizer modeled after hardware modular synths featuring authorized emulations of modules from well known hardware Eurorack brands.
14 Softube Modular alternatives
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Is Softube Modular a good alternative to NimSynth?
Wren modular synthesizer
2 likes
Wren is a modular software synthesizer, or a virtual modular soft synth. Developed in Delphi, the code is provided freely and as open source.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Music Production
Platforms
Windows
Is this a good alternative to NimSynth?
SynthEdit
3 likes
Build your own VST-compatible synthesizers with Synthedit's drag-and-drop, visual development environment.
19 SynthEdit alternatives
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Origin
New Zealand
Platforms
Windows
Is SynthEdit a good alternative to NimSynth?
Multiphonics CV-1
1 like
Multiphonics CV-1 is a powerful platform for assembling and playing patches. With a simple and straightforward interface, Multiphonics is a fast and efficient creation tool for musicians and sound designers. It is also a great learning environment for newcomers.
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Application type
Music Production
Origin
Canada
Platforms
Mac
Windows
+4
Is Multiphonics CV-1 a good alternative to NimSynth?
DCubix Twist
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Twist is a node-based audio synthesizer that lets you create sound effects and soundtracks. Its modular nature makes it possible to produce any kind of sound by just "connecting the dots". It's built with C++ and available for Windows and Linux desktops.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Music Production
Origin
United States
Platforms
Windows
Linux
Is DCubix Twist a good alternative to NimSynth?
Hexen Modular Synthesizer
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Hexen is a virtual modular Eurorack synthesizer for Android featuring 50+ modules in an accessible, touch-focused interface. All of the internal signal paths in Hexen have 32 bit resolution and are clocked at 48KHz. The final rendered audio is 16 bit 48KH.
25 Hexen Modular Synthesizer alternatives
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Origin
United States
Platforms
Android
Android Tablet
+6
Is this a good alternative to NimSynth?