Odin 2 Alternatives

Odin 2 is described as 'Versatile 24-voice polyphonic synthesizer that covers about every type of synthesis out there. Odin 2 is released as open-source software' and is an app in the audio & music category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Odin 2 for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, BSD and iPad apps. The best Odin 2 alternative is Vital, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Odin 2 are Helm, Dexed, Surge Synthesizer and ZynAddSubFX.

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Odin 2

Free • Open Source

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.

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Odin 2 alternatives page was last updated Nov 20, 2023

Vital
Vital is a spectral warping wavetable synthesizer with drag'n'drop modulation workflow and animated preview of the synth's inner workings where needed. Comes with many modulation sources (including audio-rate), MPE support and FX chain.
6 Vital alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application type
- Music Production App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Vital Features
1. Synthesizer
2. Spectral Morphing
3. Wavetable editor
4. MIDI Keyboard Input
5. Voice synthesis
6. Spectral Warping
7. ARM support
8. Support for Audio Units Plugins
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Vital VS Odin 2
Is Vital a good alternative to Odin 2?
- Vital is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Odin 2.
- Vital is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Odin 2.
- Vital is Freemium and Open SourceOdin 2 is Free and Open Source

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.
16 Helm alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Music Production App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Helm Features
MIDI Keyboard Input
Sound Effects
Synthesizer
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Helm VS Odin 2
Is Helm a good alternative to Odin 2?

Dexed
Dexed is an FM-type softsynth developed by Pascal Gauthier of Digital Suburban. It is an ideal application for importing, playing and editing/managing sysex patches from both the classic Yamaha DX7 synthesizer and the TX7.
16 Dexed alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Music Production App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- iPhone
- iPad
Dexed Features
Synthesizer
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Dexed VS Odin 2
Is Dexed a good alternative to Odin 2?
- Dexed is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Odin 2.
- Dexed is Free and Open SourceOdin 2 is also Free and Open Source

Surge Synthesizer
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...
37 Surge Synthesizer alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
Surge Synthesizer Features
Virtual Instrument
Synthesizer
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Surge Synthesizer VS Odin 2
Is Surge Synthesizer a good alternative to Odin 2?

ZynAddSubFX
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.
28 ZynAddSubFX alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
ZynAddSubFX Features
Synthesizer
Growl integration
Sound Effects
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ZynAddSubFX VS Odin 2
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WhySynth
WhySynth is a versatile softsynth which operates as a plugin for the DSSI Soft Synth Interface. A brief list of features:

4 oscillators, 2 filters, 3 LFOs, and 5 envelope generators per voice.

10 oscillator modes: minBLEP, wavecycle, asynchronous granular, three FM.
6 WhySynth alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Music Production App
Platforms
- Linux
- BSD
WhySynth VS Odin 2
Is WhySynth a good alternative to Odin 2?

Tyrell N6
Tyrell is the name of a project by the German online magazine Amazona.de. A reader survey and follow-on forum posts provided a pool of ideas for a low cost HARDWARE analogue synth, which Mic 'Moogulator' Irmer used to develop quite a powerful concept.
18 Tyrell N6 alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Music Production App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
Tyrell N6 Features
Synthesizer
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Tyrell N6 VS Odin 2
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yoshimi
Yoshimi is a software synthesizer for Linux based on the 2.4.0 release of ZynAddSubFX, written by Nasca Octavian Paul. Yoshimi delivers the same synth capabilities, along with very good Jack and Alsa midi/audio functionality.
5 yoshimi alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Music Production App
Platforms
- Linux
yoshimi Features
Synthesizer
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yoshimi VS Odin 2
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TAL-NoiseMaker
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.
22 TAL-NoiseMaker alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Music Production App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
TAL-NoiseMaker Features
Synthesizer
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TAL-NoiseMaker VS Odin 2
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Phasex
PHASEX is an experimental software synthesizer for use with Linux/ALSA/JACK. The name comes partially from its experimental method of using phase offset modulation, where each oscillator can have its phase offset between right and left channels modulated by an LFO or another...
12 Phasex alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Music Production App
Platforms
- Linux
- JACK Audio Connection Kit
Phasex Features
Support for MIDI
Synthesizer
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Phasex VS Odin 2
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Synth1
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.
14 Synth1 alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
Synth1 Features
Synthesizer
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Synth1 VS Odin 2
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Absynth
ABSYNTH 5 is an exceptional synthesizer with unique sonic potential and more than 2,100 preset sounds. Its speciality is a limitless spectrum of unusual, evolving sounds created using the powerful, hybrid synthesis architecture and sophisticated modulation and effect system -...
18 Absynth alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Music Production App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
Absynth Features
Support for MIDI
Synthesizer
Sound Effects
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Absynth VS Odin 2
Is Absynth a good alternative to Odin 2?
- Absynth is the most popular commercial alternative to Odin 2.
- Absynth is Paid and ProprietaryOdin 2 is Free and Open Source