💻 Audio Programming & Synthesis Software

SuperCollider

Advanced

Real-time audio synthesis and algorithmic composition platform. Powerful live coding environment with a steep but rewarding learning curve.

Official Site → Live Coding Open Source

Pure Data (Pd)

Intermediate

Visual programming for audio and multimedia. Create custom synths and effects with a modular patching interface.

Official Site → Visual Patching

VCV Rack

Beginner Friendly

Virtual Eurorack modular synthesizer. Experiment with modular concepts in software before investing in hardware.

Download → Modular Free

JUCE Framework

Advanced

C++ framework for audio applications. Build VST/AU plugins with professional-grade tools and comprehensive DSP libraries.

Official Site → C++ Plugins

Sonic Pi

Beginner Friendly

Live coding synth for education and performance. Ruby-based with excellent tutorials for learning synthesis through code.

Official Site → Ruby Education

Web Audio API

Intermediate

Browser-based audio synthesis and processing. Build synths with JavaScript that run anywhere without installation.

MDN Docs → JavaScript Web

Faust

Advanced

Functional programming language for real-time audio DSP. Compile to multiple targets including VST, web, and embedded systems. Read our complete FAUST guide for filters, oscillators, and Eurorack deployment.

Official Site → DSP Compiler

Tone.js

Beginner Friendly

Web Audio framework for creating interactive music in the browser. Clean API with scheduling, effects, and instruments.

Documentation → JavaScript Library