Tunefish 4 Alternatives

Tunefish 4 is described as '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' and is an app in the audio & music category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Tunefish 4 for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and iPad apps. The best Tunefish 4 alternative is Helm, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Tunefish 4 are Dexed, Odin 2, ZynAddSubFX and Surge Synthesizer.

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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...

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Tunefish 4 alternatives page was last updated Dec 4, 2021
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    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
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Helm Features

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

    The latest version (0.9.0) is from July 2017.

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    • Helm is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Tunefish 4.

    • Helm is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Tunefish 4.

    • Helm is Free and Open SourceTunefish 4 is also Free and Open Source
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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
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Dexed Features

    1.  Synthesizer
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    • Dexed is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Tunefish 4.

    • Dexed is Free and Open SourceTunefish 4 is also Free and Open Source
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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
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Odin 2 Features

    1.  Virtual Instrument
    2.  Synthesizer
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    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
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    ZynAddSubFX Features

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

    The latest version (3.0.6) is from January 2022.

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  6. Surge Synthesizer icon
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    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
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Surge Synthesizer Features

    1.  Virtual Instrument
    2.  Synthesizer
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    Surge Synthesizer iconTunefish 4 Icon

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  7. TAL-NoiseMaker icon
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    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
    TAL-NoiseMaker

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    TAL-NoiseMaker Features

    1.  Synthesizer
    TAL-NoiseMaker iconTunefish 4 Icon

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    Synth1

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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.

    14 Synth1 alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Synth1 Features

    1.  Synthesizer
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  10. Oxe FM Synth icon
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    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
    Oxe FM Synth screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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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
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
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    padthv1

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    An old-school polyphonic additive synthesizer.

    19 padthv1 alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    padthv1 iconTunefish 4 Icon

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    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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    • Mac
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    Serum iconTunefish 4 Icon

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    • Serum is the most popular commercial alternative to Tunefish 4.

    • Serum is Paid and ProprietaryTunefish 4 is Free and Open Source
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    Sylenth1

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    Sylenth1 is a polyphonic virtual analog synthesizer.

    17 Sylenth1 alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Sylenth1 Features

    1.  Synthesizer
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