Yoshimi
Free additive synth by Yoshimi project · since 2009 · version 2.3.6
What Yoshimi is
The Linux-only ZynAddSubFX fork with deep MIDI learn and background PADsynth recalculation.
- Forked from ZynAddSubFX in 2009 by Alan Calvert
- PADsynth recalculates wavetables in background with crossfade
- Extensive MIDI-learn; runs standalone or as LV2 plugin
How to install Yoshimi
Yoshimi runs on Linux. It ships as LV2, plus a standalone version that needs no DAW. Download it from yoshimi.github.io, run the installer or copy the plugin into your plugin folder, then rescan plugins in your DAW.
Questions
Is Yoshimi free?
Yes. Yoshimi is free from Yoshimi project, and it is open source under the GPL-2.0-or-later license. There is no trial period and no feature lock.
What plugin formats does Yoshimi support?
Yoshimi is available as LV2 and Standalone.
Which operating systems run Yoshimi?
Yoshimi runs on Linux.
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