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 25 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, Rosegarden, Neothesia and PianoBooster.

Synthesia alternatives are mainly Piano Trainers but may also be Music Games or Music Production Apps. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Synthesia.

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Synthesia

Freemium • Proprietary
Piano Trainer

Mac
Windows
Android Tablet
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Wine

Learn piano, have fun practicing or enjoy lively MIDI visualizations with the cross-platform piano game.

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Musicope
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Free • Open Source
Music Game
Piano Trainer
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22 Musicope alternatives
An open-source online piano game similar to Synthesia .
- - Musicope is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Synthesia.
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Musicope Features
1. Support for MIDIMusicope includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
Comments about Musicope as a Alternative to Synthesia
Most users think Musicope is a great Synthesia alternative.
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requires MIDI input + must download other software to use
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This app needs MIDI input to use. You can't use keyboard.
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Linthesia
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Free • Open Source
Music Game
Piano Trainer
Linux
18 Linthesia alternatives
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). It's a fork of Synthesia, which only runs on Windows and OS X. Linthesia is for GNU/Linux.
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Linthesia Features
1. Support for MIDILinthesia includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
Synthesizer
Rhythm editor
Opinions about Linthesia as a Alternative to Synthesia
Most users think Linthesia is a great Synthesia alternative.
Rosegarden
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Free • Open Source
Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
Linux
BSD
101 Rosegarden alternatives
Rosegarden is a well-rounded audio and MIDI sequencer, score editor, and general-purpose music composition and editing environment.
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Rosegarden Features
1. Support for MIDIRosegarden includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
Piano Roll
Customizable
Comments about Rosegarden as a Alternative to Synthesia
Some users think Rosegarden is a great Synthesia alternative, some don't.
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I hoped anything more focused in composition.
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well rounded editing software
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Sunthesia is piano play game rosegarden is midi edit
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It's obvious that Rosegarden shouldn't be listed as a Synthesia alternative, how this is still there is more the question.
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It is similar in that you can create your own music and audio files.
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Neothesia
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
9 Neothesia alternatives
Flashy Synthesia Like Software For Linux,Windows and MacOs - PolyMeilex/Neothesia
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Neothesia Features
1. Ad-freeNeothesia doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Support for MIDINeothesia includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
Piano Roll
Visualizer
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PianoBooster
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Free • Open Source
Piano Trainer
Music Game
Mac
Windows
Linux
22 PianoBooster alternatives
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. Play along and receive an accuracy reading to let you know how you're doing.
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PianoBooster Features
1. Support for MIDIPianoBooster includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
Comments about PianoBooster as a Alternative to Synthesia
Almost everyone thinks PianoBooster is a great Synthesia alternative.
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It loads midi files and let you practice with a MIDI input (or even with your PC keyboard)
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Symphonium
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Free • Open Source
Music Game
Piano Trainer
Mac
Windows
Linux
10 Symphonium alternatives
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.
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Symphonium Features
1. Support for MIDISymphonium includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
PianoCrumbs.com
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Freemium • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
6 PianoCrumbs.com alternatives
Piano Crumbs - The only interactive piano player online. Play along your favorite songs.
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PianoCrumbs.com Features
1. Support for MIDIPianoCrumbs.com includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
Tutorials
Comments about PianoCrumbs.com as a Alternative to Synthesia
Some users think PianoCrumbs.com is a great Synthesia alternative, some don't.
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There's no midi uploading. Its only possible play paying for musics US$4,9. So, it's not free.
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choose from already set songs. no midi uploading. Have to pay for midis
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