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FluidSynth is a free software synthesizer. Its currently based on the SoundFont 2 specifications and supports real time MIDI effect controls. It can be used as a shared library for embedding in other applications, can play MIDI files and has a command line shell. Many other applications use FluidSynth for audio synthesis.
Features
- Cross platform support (Linux, macOS and Windows to name a few)
- SoundFont 2 support
- SoundFont 3 support (vorbis-compressed SF2)
- Realtime effect modulation using SoundFont 2.01 modulators
- Playback of MIDI files
- Shared library which can be used in other programs
- Built in command line shell
The Applications page has a growing list of other software which uses FluidSynth.
MadeWithFluidSynth is a page for users to post links to their Music and Audio creations made with FluidSynth.
DOCUMENTATION
The Documentation page contains information for both users and developers on FluidSynth.
Applications
FluidSynth currently has only a command line and shell interface which comes built in. Most users will likely want to use another application which interfaces to FluidSynth and provides a more friendly GUI.
The Applications page is a list of other applications which use FluidSynth.
LICENSE
The source code for FluidSynth is distributed under the terms of the GNU Lesser General Public License. There is also a LicensingFAQ with a special section about the Apple App Store.
MAILING LISTS
Currently there is only one email list for all discussions related to FluidSynth (developers and users).
Pretty low traffic at the moment.
Current FluidSynth TEAM
- Tom Moebert - tom [d0t] mbrt [at] gmail [d0t] com
Former FluidSynth TEAM
- David Henningsson - fluidsynth [dot] web [at] epost [dot] diwic [dot] se
- Element Green - element [at] elementsofsound [dot] org
- Pedro Lopez-Cabanillas - plcl [at] users [dot] sf [dot] net
See AUTHORS file for a list of the many other individuals who have contributed to FluidSynth.