ZynAddSubFX
Free additive synth by ZynAddSubFX team · version 3.0.6
What ZynAddSubFX is
Three engines, 128-harmonic waveform generator, 1,100 instruments. A veteran of Linux studios since the 2000s.
- Three engines: additive, subtractive and PAD synthesis
- Waveform generator with up to 128 harmonics; microtonal
- Over 1100 included instruments; kits for layers/drums
The core synth is free; the optional Zyn-Fusion GUI is sold as pay-what-you-want binaries.
How to install ZynAddSubFX
ZynAddSubFX runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. It ships as VST2 and LV2, plus a standalone version that needs no DAW. There is no VST3 build, so make sure your DAW still loads VST2. Download it from zynaddsubfx.sourceforge.io, run the installer or copy the plugin into your plugin folder, then rescan plugins in your DAW.
Questions
Is ZynAddSubFX free?
Yes. ZynAddSubFX is free (zyn-fusion gui binaries are pay-what-you-want) from ZynAddSubFX team, 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 ZynAddSubFX support?
ZynAddSubFX is available as VST2, LV2 and Standalone.
Which operating systems run ZynAddSubFX?
ZynAddSubFX runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.
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