awesome-synthesis
github.com/mikemorenodsp/awesome-synthesis ↗A curated list of software for learning synthesis.
Use this list with your AI agent
Add the Context Awesome MCP server to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client, then ask:
"Show me tutorial websites resources from awesome-synthesis"
Installation instructions →What's inside
Tutorial Websites
- Ableton - Learning Synths
interactive tutorial for learning synthesis.
- Learning Modular
series of articles and videos explaining several modular synthesis.
- Moog Foundation - Synthesis Fundamentals
posters explaining synthesis fundamentals.
- Perfect Circuit - Learn Synthesis
series of articles explaining syntesis with a focus on modular equipment.
- Sound On Sound - Synth Secrets
in depth series of articles explaining synthesis and synthesizer programming sound design.
Other Free Stuff
- Air Windows
Freeware AUs and VSTs with no GUI, mostly audio effects.
- MIS
University of Iowa Music Instrument Samples
- SFZ
Sample based musical syntheizer.
- Sitala
Free drum sampler.
- Valhalla DSP
Reverbs and Delays
- VSCO
Free orchestral library.
Tutorial Videos
- Andrew Huang - FM Synths in under 4 minutes
Vibrato / FM Explanation, very basic.
- Catalogue of FM Materials
Ratios and fm algorithms used for getting metal, wood and air sounds.
- Moog Foundation's - Foundation of Synthesis
Marc Doty's foundation of synthesis.
- Moog - Fundamentals of Synthesizer Programming
Moog's video series for learning synthesis.
- Sounds Good - Granular Synthesis
a producer focused explanation and documentary on granular synthesis.
- White Noises - Granular synthesis
eurorack explanation on granular synthesis.
Synthesizers
- Automatonism
Virtual modular synthesizer for Pure Data.
- Bespoke
A cross-platform modular DAW.
- Dexed
yamaha dx7 emulation
- Exakt Lite
4 operator fm synth
- Full Bucket FB-3300
KORG PS-3300 emulation
- Helm
2 oscilator wavetable synthesizer
Web Synths
- Google - AR Synth
Augmented reality synth studio.
- Subtract One
three oscillator subtractive synth.
- Web Audio Modules
obxd, dexed, tal noisemaker, and many other synths as web browser instruments.
Didactic Youtube Channels
- Loopop
Loopop is all about in-depth electronic music & synth ideas tips, tricks and reviews!
- mylarmelodies
Eurorack focused interviews, demos and suggestions.
- Red Means Recording
synthesizer demos, music, guides and tutorials.
Audio Analysis Software
- MFreeFXBundle
Plugins: loudness analyzer, oscilloscope, spectral analyzer, etc.
- s(M)exoscope
Oscilloscope plugin.
- Sonic Visualiser
Visualisation, analysis, and annotation of music audio recordings.
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