Checked September 2026
Brain Control
Tunefish review
SynthsFree version
A compact virtual analog synth that delivers professional sound at a minimal file size. Best for small-footprint synth sounds. Price: Free.
Key features
- Additive-synthesis wavetable generator
- Configurable noise generator
- Four filter types
- Dual ADSRs and LFOs with modulation matrix
- Effects stack of up to 10 effects
Pros
- Tiny file size
- Free (donations accepted)
Cons
- Older plugin format support (VST2/AU only listed)
Tunefish alternatives
Free spectral warping wavetable synth, the best-known free Serum alternative.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXnot supportedCLAPsupportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXsupportedFree, open-source hybrid synthesizer with extensive filters and a flexible modulation engine.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXnot supportedCLAPsupportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXsupported- FREE
Digital Suburban
Dexed
Free, open-source FM synthesizer plugin modeled closely on the Yamaha DX7.
VST3not supportedAUsupportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXsupported
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