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ChucKSuperCollider
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

Free and open source under the GNU General Public License.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Precise, sample-level control over timing
  • Code can be changed while it is running
  • Real-time synthesis engine controlled from code
  • Client/server design allows multiple and non-native clients
  • Requires programming rather than a graphical editor
  • ChuGL graphics extension is still in alpha
  • Requires learning a programming language
  • Linux release is offered as a source tarball on the site
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-2.0 License: GPL
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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