Top 15 yoshimi Alternative and Similar Softwares | Dec 2024

Yoshimi is a software synthesizer for Linux based on the 2.4.0 release of ZynAddSubFX, written by Nasca Octavian Paul. Yoshimi delivers the same synth capabilities, along with very good Jack and Alsa midi/audio functionality.

I've been a ZynAddSubFX lover pretty much since it was first offered. Sadly though, Zyn has long been a case of flawed genius. It's audio and midi capabilities have not kept pace with the evolution and infrastructure improvements of Linux audio.

1. Phasex

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2. Neil

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3. Figure

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4. Psycle

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5. Buzz

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6. SunVox

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7. BlokDust

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8. XENON

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9. Kontakt

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10. KORG iM1

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11. Reactable

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12. NanoStudio

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13. KORG iKaossilator

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15. Zebralette

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