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SuperColliderSonic Pi
Free

Free and open source under the GNU General Public License.

 Free

Free to download; optional paid video courses are sold separately.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Real-time synthesis engine controlled from code
  • Client/server design allows multiple and non-native clients
  • Live coding with changes heard as you type
  • MIDI, OSC and Ableton Link for working with other gear
  • Requires learning a programming language
  • Linux release is offered as a source tarball on the site
  • Making music means writing code
  • Not a traditional timeline-based music editor
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL License: MIT
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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