Software

• Synthesizers - Other

  • pianoteq - Virtual piano based on physical modeling of real instruments. `©`
  • organteq - Physically modelled pipe organ. `©`
  • u-he Zebra 2 - sound-design playground with numerous sound sculpting tools `©`
  • geonkick - synthesizer capable of generating a wide range of percussive sounds
  • pianoteq - Virtual piano based on physical modeling of real instruments. `©`
  • organteq - Physically modelled pipe organ. `©`
  • BespokeSynth - software modular synthesizer. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/bespokesynth))
  • fabla - Fabla drum sampler plugin instrument `▒`
  • foo-yc20-vst - VST implementation of a 1969 designed Yamaha combo organ, the YC-20. `▒`
  • drmr - An LV2 sampler plugin that (currently) plays hydrogen drum kits `▒`
  • paraphrasis - spectral modeling synthesizer
  • argotlunar - Realtime granulator LV2/VST plugin
  • linuxwave - Generate music from the entropy of Linux.
  • qwertone - Simple music synthesizer app (like a toy-piano), but based on usual qwerty-keyboard for input. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/qwertone))
  • sointu - modular software synthesizer for small intros.
  • drumkv1 - old-school drum-kit sampler ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/drumkv1)) `▒`
  • gmorgan - MIDI rhythm station emulator software
  • qsynth - fluidsynth MIDI sound synthesiser front-end ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/qsynth))
  • xsynth-dssi - classic-analog (VCOs/VCF/VCA) style software synthesizer ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/xsynth-dssi))
  • fluidsynth/-static - Real-time MIDI software synthesizer with plugins for media players ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/fluidsynth)) `▒`

• Synthesizers - Subtractive

  • blepvco - LADSPA, minBLEP-based, hard-sync-capable oscillator plugins. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/blepvco)) `▒`
  • bristol - Vintage synthesizer emulator. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/bristol))
  • monobristol - Simple GUI for Bristol. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/monobristol))
  • cursynth - Cursynth is a polyphonic music synthesizer that runs graphically inside your terminal. `▒`
  • discovery - Virtual Analog synthesizer. `©`
  • discovery pro - Virtual Analog synthesizer + sampler. `©`
  • ob-xd - OB-Xd is based on the Oberheim OB-X. `▒`
  • sineshaper - Monophonic synth plugin with two oscillators and waveshapers.
  • synthv1 - Old-school polyphonic synthesizer. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/synthv1)) `▒`
  • whysynth - DSSI Soft Synth Interface. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/whysynth))
  • bristol - Vintage synthesizer emulator. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/bristol))
  • amsynth - Two oscillator software synthesizer. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/amsynth))
  • ob-xd - Open source version of OB-Xd
  • sineshaper - Monophonic synth plugin with two oscillators and waveshapers.
  • helm - Polyphonic synthesizer. `▒`
  • synthv1 - Old-school polyphonic synthesizer. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/synthv1)) `▒`
  • bristol - Vintage synthesizer emulator. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/bristol))
  • monique-monosynth - monophonic synth from the surge-synth-team family of products

• Synthesizers - Wavetable

  • wsynth-dssi - hack on Xsynth-DSSI to allow wavetable synthesis ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/wsynth-dssi)) `▒`
  • wsynth-dssi - hack on Xsynth-DSSI to allow wavetable synthesis ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/wsynth-dssi)) `▒`
  • sorcer - Sorcer polyphonic wavetable synth LV2 plugin `▒`
  • wsynth-dssi - hack on Xsynth-DSSI to allow wavetable synthesis ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/wsynth-dssi)) `▒`

• System utilities - ALSA

  • a2jmidid - Daemon for exposing legacy ALSA MIDI in JACK MIDI systems ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/a2jmidid))
  • aconnectgui - graphical ALSA sequencer connection manager
  • alsa-utils - Utilities for configuring and using ALSA ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/alsa-utils))
  • alsa-control - GUI based ALSA default soundcard and volume configurator with Dmix, Dsnoop and Softvol support
  • alsa-tools-gui - GUI based ALSA utilities for specific hardware ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/alsa-tools-gui))
  • qasmixer - ALSA mixer for the desktop. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/zita-ajbridge))

• System utilities - Firewire

  • libraw1394-tools - library for direct access to IEEE 1394 bus (aka FireWire) ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/libraw1394-tools))
  • ffado-mixer-qt4 - FFADO D-Bus mixer applets (QT4) ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/ffado-mixer-qt4))
  • ffado-mixer-qt4 - FFADO D-Bus mixer applets (QT4) ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/ffado-mixer-qt4))
  • libraw1394-11 - library for direct access to IEEE 1394 bus (aka FireWire) ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/libraw1394-11))

• System utilities - JACK

  • Agordejo - is a music production session manager. It is used to start your programs, remember their (JACK) interconnections and make your life easier in general. `▒`
  • aj-snapshot - make snapshots of JACK connections ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/aj-snapshot))
  • cadence - set of tools useful for audio production `▒`
  • catia - JACK Audio Patchbay with A2J Bridge and JACK transport integration. `▒`
  • claudia - LADISH frontend, focused at session management `▒`
  • gjacktransport - access to the JACK's transport mechanism as touchable slider ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/gjacktransport))
  • jack_mixer - JACK Audio Mixer ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/buster/jack-mixer))
  • jack-tools - various JACK tools: dl, record, scope, osc, plumbing, udp, play, transport ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/jack-tools))
  • qjackctl - User interface for controlling the JACK sound server ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/qjackctl))
  • qjackrcd - Qt4 application to record JACK server outputs ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/qjackrcd))
  • rotter - JACK client for transmission recording and audio logging ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/rotter))
  • zita-mu1 - organise stereo monitoring for Jack Audio Connection Kit ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/zita-mu1))
  • aj-snapshot - make snapshots of JACK connections ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/aj-snapshot))
  • gjacktransport - access to the JACK's transport mechanism as touchable slider ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/gjacktransport))
  • jack-capture - program for recording soundfiles with jack ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/jack-capture))
  • jack-link - JACK transport timebase bridge to Ableton Link `▒`
  • studio-controls - small application to allow setting up audio for semi-pro audio work.
  • zita-mu1 - organise stereo monitoring for Jack Audio Connection Kit ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/zita-mu1))
  • gjacktransport - access to the JACK's transport mechanism as touchable slider ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/gjacktransport))
  • qjackctl - User interface for controlling the JACK sound server ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/qjackctl))
  • qjackrcd - Qt4 application to record JACK server outputs ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/qjackrcd))
  • aj-snapshot - make snapshots of JACK connections ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/aj-snapshot))
  • cadence - set of tools useful for audio production `▒`
  • catia - JACK Audio Patchbay with A2J Bridge and JACK transport integration. `▒`
  • claudia - LADISH frontend, focused at session management `▒`
  • jackd - JACK Audio Connection Kit ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/jackd))
  • rotter - JACK client for transmission recording and audio logging ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/rotter))

• System utilities - Network streaming/broadcasting

  • autoradio - radio automation software ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/autoradio))
  • gpac - GPAC Project on Advanced Content ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/gpac))
  • jamulus - Low latency audio server/client for collaborative music sessions
  • larigira - radio automation software based on MPD
  • Open Broadcaster Software - recorder and streamer for live video content ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/obs-studio))
  • darkice - Live audio streamer ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/darkice))
  • darksnow - simple graphical user interface to darkice ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/darksnow))
  • liquidsoap - audio streaming language ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/liquidsoap))
  • oggfwd - basic icecast source client for audio and video streaming ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/oggfwd))
  • liquidsoap - audio streaming language ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/liquidsoap))
  • vlc-bin - multimedia player and streamer (headless) ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/vlc-bin))
  • darkice - Live audio streamer ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/darkice))
  • DeeFuzzer - light and instant streaming client for audio and video written in Python
  • ices2 - Ogg Vorbis streaming source for Icecast 2 ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/ices2))
  • autoradio - radio automation software ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/autoradio))
  • ezstream - easy media streaming client over icecast servers ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/ezstream))
  • gpac - GPAC Project on Advanced Content ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/gpac))
  • liquidsoap - audio streaming language ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/liquidsoap))

• System utilities - Other

  • jalv - tool to run LV2 plugins as stand-alone applications ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/jalv)) `▒`
  • linux-image-rt-686-pae - Linux for modern PCs (meta-package), PREEMPT_RT
  • linux-image-rt-686-pae - Linux for modern PCs (meta-package), PREEMPT_RT
  • rtirq-init - startup script for realtime-preempt enabled kernels ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/rtirq-init))
  • rtkit - Realtime Policy and Watchdog Daemon ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/rtkit))
  • jalv.select - GUI to select lv2 plugs from a list and run them with jalv `▒`
  • realtimeconfigquickscan - Linux configuration checker for systems to be used for real-time audio
  • rtkit - Realtime Policy and Watchdog Daemon ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/rtkit))
  • pwvucontrol - Pipewire Volume Control.
  • jalv - tool to run LV2 plugins as stand-alone applications ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/jalv)) `▒`

• System utilities - Pipewire

  • pipewire - PipeWire audio and video graph processing engine ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/pipewire))

• System utilities - Plugin hosts & adapters

  • carla-lv2/vst - audio plugin host (LV2/VST plugins) `▒`
  • festige - graphical interface for fst and dssi-vst, allowing you to run Windows VST plugins on Linux. `▒`
  • dssi-vst - Adapter for VST an VSTi audio plugins `▒`
  • wineasio - Wine ASIO driver for JACK `▒`
  • festige - graphical interface for fst and dssi-vst, allowing you to run Windows VST plugins on Linux. `▒`
  • linvst - LinVst enables Windows VSTs to be used as Linux VSTs in Linux VST-capable DAWs.
  • mod-host - LV2 host for JACK, controllable via socket or command line `▒`
  • vst-bridge - VST bridge for Windows vst on Linux `▒`
  • yabridge - A modern and transparent way to use Windows VST2 and VST3 plugins on Linux
  • airwave - Airwave is a WINE-based VST bridge, that allows for the use of Windows 32- and 64-bit VST 2.4 audio plugins with Linux VST hosts
  • carla-bridge-linux/win/wine32/64 - Carla bridges for loading linux / windows 32/64 bits plugins `▒`
  • dssi-vst - Adapter for VST an VSTi audio plugins `▒`
  • mod-host - LV2 host for JACK, controllable via socket or command line `▒`
  • synthpod - Synthpod is an LV2 host `▒`

• System utilities - Pulseaudio

  • paprefs - PulseAudio Preferences ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/paprefs))
  • pavucontrol - PulseAudio Volume Control ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/pavucontrol))
  • pavumeter - PulseAudio Volume Meter ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/pavumeter))
  • pulseaudio - PulseAudio sound server ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/pulseaudio))
  • pavumeter - PulseAudio Volume Meter ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/pavumeter))
  • pulsemixer - command-line mixer for PulseAudio with a curses interface ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/pulsemixer))
  • paprefs - PulseAudio Preferences ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/paprefs))
  • pavucontrol - PulseAudio Volume Control ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/pavucontrol))
  • pulseaudio-module-jack - jackd modules for PulseAudio sound server ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/pulseaudio-module-jack))

• Trackers

  • goattracker - C64 music editor. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/goattracker))
  • hivelytracker - Music tracker program based upon the AHX. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/hivelytracker))
  • komposter - lightweight music composing system. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/komposter))
  • milkytracker - Music creation tool inspired by Fast Tracker 2. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/milkytracker))
  • pt2-clone - Multi-platform clone of the classic music making software ProTracker 2 from the Commodore Amiga days. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/pt2-clone))
  • Renoise - Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) using a tracker-based approach. `©`
  • schism - ImpulseTracker clone aiming at providing the same look & feel. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/schism))
  • tiatracker - music tracker for making Atari VCS 2600. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/tiatracker))
  • tutka - tracker style MIDI sequencer. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/tutka))
  • bambootracker - Cross-platform music tracker for the Yamaha YM2608 (OPNA) sound chip which was used in NEC PC-8801/9801 series computers. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/bambootracker))
  • cheesecutter - Tracker program for composing music for the SID chip. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/cheesecutter))
  • ft2-clone - Fasttracker 2 clone. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/sound/ft2-clone))
  • furnace - Multi-system chiptune tracker.
  • hivelytracker - Music tracker program based upon the AHX. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/hivelytracker))
  • klystrack - Chiptune tracker. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/klystrack))
  • komposter - lightweight music composing system. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/komposter))
  • tutka - tracker style MIDI sequencer. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/tutka))
  • vht - live midi sequencer/tracker for JACK/GTK.
  • zytrax - Easy to use, tracker-inspired music sequencer. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/zytrax))
  • schism - ImpulseTracker clone aiming at providing the same look & feel. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/schism))

• Video

  • Linux4VJs VJ tools
  • Natron - Cross-platform open-source compositing software, used to produce visual effects.
  • olive - Professional open-source NLE video editor ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/olive-editor))**
  • auto-editor - a program for automatically editing video and audio by analyzing a variety of methods, most notably audio loudness. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/auto-editor))
  • Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve - editing, color correction and professional audio post production, all in a single application `©`
  • CasparCG Server - professional software used to play out and record professional graphics, audio and video to multiple outputs.for broadcast production
  • CHDK - Canon Hack Development Kit
  • cinelerra - Cinema Production Software
  • frei0r-plugins - minimalistic plugin API for video effects, plugins collection ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/frei0r-plugins))
  • Gephex - modular video jockey software
  • glmixer - Graphic Live Mixer
  • lives - Video Editing system allowing users to edit and create video ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/lives))
  • Magic Lantern Firmware - a software enhancement that offers increased functionality to the excellent Canon DSLR cameras.
  • mistserver - Live or Video on Demand streaming media server that works well in any streaming environment
  • nageru - live video mixer, takes in inputs from one or more video cards, mixes them together and outputs a high-quality H.264 stream over TCP ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/nageru))
  • Nuke Studio - cutting-edge toolkits for node-based compositing, editorial and review `©`
  • synaesthesia - Program for representing sounds visually
  • Veejay - realtime video sequencer and effects processor
  • vid.stab - Video stabilization library
  • xdmx - distributed multihead X server
  • xjadeo - Video player with JACK sync ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/xjadeo))
  • ZS4 - advanced video editing and compositing software with over 150 built-in video effects. `©`
  • Syncplay - Synchronize playback of various video players via internet. ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/syncplay))
  • xjadeo - Video player with JACK sync ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/xjadeo))
  • CasparCG Server - professional software used to play out and record professional graphics, audio and video to multiple outputs.for broadcast production ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/casparcg-server))
  • flowblade - Free & Libre multitrack non-linear video editor ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/flowblade))**
  • cinelerra - Cinema Production Software
  • delvj - a cyborg video jockey extension for pure data processing
  • dvgrab - grab digital video data via IEEE1394 and USB links ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/dvgrab))
  • Luz Studio - A live motion graphics editor and performer.
  • Moviepy - Python module for video editing, which can be used for basic operations (like cuts, concatenations, title insertions), video compositing (a.k.a. non-linear editing), video processing, or to create advanced effects.
  • pydub - Manipulate audio with a simple and easy high level interface http://pydub.com
  • vid.stab - Video stabilization library
  • openshot - Create and edit videos and movies ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/openshot-qt))
  • xjadeo - Video player with JACK sync ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/xjadeo))
  • CHDK - Canon Hack Development Kit
  • Magic Lantern Firmware - a software enhancement that offers increased functionality to the excellent Canon DSLR cameras.
  • frei0r-plugins - minimalistic plugin API for video effects, plugins collection ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/frei0r-plugins))
  • Linux4VJs VJ tools
  • frei0r-plugins - minimalistic plugin API for video effects, plugins collection ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/frei0r-plugins))
  • glmixer - Graphic Live Mixer
  • lives - Video Editing system allowing users to edit and create video ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/lives))
  • mistserver - Live or Video on Demand streaming media server that works well in any streaming environment
  • Shotcut - a free, open source, cross-platform video editor ([◼](https://packages.debian.org/sid/shotcut))