Synth1 Alternatives

Synth1 is described as 'Software synthesizer modeled on the Clavia Nord Lead 2 Red Synth. It combines the common sound synthesis method of Subtractive & FM synthesis' and is an app in the audio & music category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Synth1 for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and iPad apps. The best Synth1 alternative is Helm, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Synth1 are Dexed, Odin 2, ZynAddSubFX and Surge Synthesizer.

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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.

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Synth1 alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022
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  1. Helm icon

    Helm

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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.

    16 Helm alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Helm screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (0.9.0) is from July 2017.

    Helm Features

    1.  MIDI Keyboard Input
    2.  Sound Effects
    3.  Synthesizer

    Helm VS Synth1

     

    • Helm is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Synth1.

    • Helm is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Synth1.

    • Helm is Free and Open SourceSynth1 is Free and Proprietary
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    Dexed

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    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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Dexed screenshot 1

    Dexed Features

    1.  Synthesizer

    Dexed VS Synth1

     

    • Dexed is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Synth1.

    • Dexed is Free and Open SourceSynth1 is Free and Proprietary
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    Odin 2

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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.

    22 Odin 2 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Odin 2 screenshot 1

    Odin 2 Features

    1.  Virtual Instrument
    2.  Synthesizer

    Odin 2 VS Synth1

     
  5. ZynAddSubFX icon

    ZynAddSubFX

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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.

    28 ZynAddSubFX alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    ZynAddSubFX screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (3.0.6) is from January 2022.

    ZynAddSubFX Features

    1.  Synthesizer
    2. Growl icon  Growl integration
    3.  Sound Effects

    ZynAddSubFX VS Synth1

     
  6. Surge Synthesizer icon

    Surge Synthesizer

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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...

    37 Surge Synthesizer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Surge Synthesizer Features

    1.  Virtual Instrument
    2.  Synthesizer

    Surge Synthesizer VS Synth1

     
  7. TAL-NoiseMaker icon

    TAL-NoiseMaker

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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.

    22 TAL-NoiseMaker alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    TAL-NoiseMaker

    TAL-NoiseMaker Features

    1.  Synthesizer

    TAL-NoiseMaker VS Synth1

     
  9. padthv1 icon

    padthv1

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    An old-school polyphonic additive synthesizer.

    19 padthv1 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • PT flagPortugal
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    padthv1 screenshot 1

    padthv1 VS Synth1

     
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    synthv1

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    synthv1 is an old-school all-digital 4-oscillator subtractive polyphonic synthesizer with stereo fx.

    17 synthv1 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • PT flagPortugal
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    synthv1 screenshot 1

    synthv1 VS Synth1

     
  11. Oxe FM Synth icon

    Oxe FM Synth

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    Oxe FM Synth is a touch-sensitive, realtime polyphonic FM-based music synthesizer created and maintained by Oxe Software.

    16 Oxe FM Synth alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Oxe FM Synth screenshot 1

    Oxe FM Synth VS Synth1

     
  12. Tunefish 4 icon

    Tunefish 4

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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.

    14 Tunefish 4 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Tunefish 4 screenshot 1

    Tunefish 4 Features

    1.  Synthesizer

    Tunefish 4 VS Synth1

     
  13. Serum icon

    Serum

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    Serum VST is a Wavetable Synthesizer, which pre-installed or imported Wavetables can be used to create synthesized sounds.

    13 Serum alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Serum screenshot 1

    Serum VS Synth1

     

    • Serum is the most popular commercial alternative to Synth1.

    • Serum is Paid and ProprietarySynth1 is Free and Proprietary
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    Sylenth1

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    Sylenth1 is a polyphonic virtual analog synthesizer.

    17 Sylenth1 alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Sylenth1 screenshot 1

    Sylenth1 Features

    1.  Synthesizer

    Sylenth1 VS Synth1

     
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