Synthesia Alternatives for Linux

    Synthesia is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Musicope, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Synthesia and seven of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Synthesia are Linthesia (Free, Open Source), Rosegarden (Free, Open Source), PianoBooster (Free, Open Source) and Symphonium (Free, Open Source).

    The list of alternatives was last updated Feb 24, 2021
    Synthesia info, screenshots & reviewsAlternatives to Synthesia
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    Features

    • Music game
    • Piano Roll
    • Music Composer
    • Synthesizer
    • Audio Recording
    • Black MIDI support
    • Customizable
    • Ad-free
    • Educational
    • Free to play
    • Launchpad pads
    • Library
    • Metronome
    • MIDI Keyboard Input
    • Audio Editing
    • Music Library
    • Mix Music
    • Dating
    • DAW

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    • Musicope

      An open-source online piano game similar to Synthesia . View 19 alternatives to Musicope
      Almost everyone thinks Musicope is a great alternative to Synthesia.
      • Free • Open Source
      • Mac
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      • Linux
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      Musicope vs Synthesia
      pros, cons and recent comments
      requires MIDI input + must download other software to use
      Negative comment • over 2 years ago

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      This app needs MIDI input to use. You can't use keyboard.
      Negative comment • over 5 years ago

      -26

    • Linthesia

      Linthesia is a game. A game of playing music! You only need a MIDI file to play, and a MIDI keyboard (or your PC keyboard). View 14 alternatives to Linthesia
      Most users think Linthesia is a great alternative to Synthesia.

      Discontinued

      The project is no longer developed. Last version, 0.4.2, released in January 2010, can be still downloaded from SourceForge.

      • Free • Open Source
      • Linux
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    • Rosegarden

      Rosegarden is a well-rounded audio and MIDI sequencer, score editor, and general-purpose music composition and editing environment. View 95 alternatives to Rosegarden
      Some users think Rosegarden is a great alternative to Synthesia, some don't.
      • Free • Open Source
      • Linux
      • BSD
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      Rosegarden vs Synthesia
      pros, cons and recent comments
      It is similar in that you can create your own music and audio files.
      Top positive comment  over 1 year ago

      -1
      well rounded editing software
      Top positive comment  about 2 years ago

      0
      It's a DAW, Synthesia is a learning program.
      Top negative comment  almost 3 years ago

      5
      I hoped anything more focused in composition.
      Positive comment • over 2 years ago

      2
      It's music composition software, not a tool for learning how to play songs on the piano.
      Negative comment • over 2 years ago

      4

    • PianoBooster

      Piano Booster lets you practice and play the piano alongside a scrolling music stave. It's an open-source, cross-platform tool that works with MIDI keyboards as input. View 20 alternatives to PianoBooster
      Almost everyone thinks PianoBooster is a great alternative to Synthesia.
      • Free • Open Source
      • Mac
      • Windows
      • Linux
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      PianoBooster vs Synthesia
      pros, cons and recent comments
      It loads midi files and let you practice with a MIDI input (or even with your PC keyboard)
      Positive comment • over 1 year ago

      1

    • Symphonium

      A tool to help when learning to play the piano. The notes to play are falling towards the corresponding piano key. It requires a MIDI keyboard. View 8 alternatives to Symphonium
      • Free • Open Source
      • Mac
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    • PianoCrumbs.com

      Piano Crumbs - The only interactive piano player online. Play along your favorite songs. View 5 alternatives to PianoCrumbs.com
      Some users think PianoCrumbs.com is a great alternative to Synthesia, some don't.
      • Freemium • Proprietary
      • Mac
      • Windows
      • Linux
      • Online
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      PianoCrumbs.com vs Synthesia
      pros, cons and recent comments
      There's no midi uploading. Its only possible play paying for musics US$4,9. So, it's not free.
      Negative comment • 10 months ago

      0
      choose from already set songs. no midi uploading. Have to pay for midis
      Negative comment • over 5 years ago

      2

    • Neothesia

      Flashy Synthesia Like Software For Linux,Windows and MacOs - PolyMeilex/Neothesia View 5 alternatives to Neothesia
      • Free • Open Source
      • Mac
      • Windows
      • Linux
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      Neothesia vs Synthesia
      pros, cons and recent comments
      ProudOfIt It is the best alternative to Synthesia on Linux
      Positive comment • 4 months ago

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