6 projects
Computer Music Systems
Systems and environments for creating, processing, and performing computer‑generated music and interactive sound installations. These tools empower musicians, artists, and researchers to experiment with audio synthesis and real‑time performance.
6,895 contributors
$161M
Most contributors
Sonic Pi
Sonic Pi is a code-based music creation and performance tool that enables live coding of music using Ruby-like syntax. It combines elements of synthesizers, samplers, and programming to allow users to create music through text-based commands, making it useful for both education and live performances.
Contributors
2,599
Organizations
420
Software value
$81M
LMMS
LMMS is a free, open-source digital audio workstation (DAW) that allows users to create music and beats using a computer. It provides tools for composing, arranging, recording, and mixing music, with features including MIDI support, VST plugin compatibility, built-in synthesizers, and a pattern-based sequencer.
Contributors
2,080
Organizations
276
Software value
$29M
SuperCollider
An audio server, programming language, and IDE for sound synthesis and algorithmic composition.
Contributors
1,248
Organizations
192
Software value
$40M
Overtone
Collaborative Programmable Music
Contributors
408
Organizations
131
Software value
$1.2M
GrandOrgue
GrandOrgue is an open-source virtual pipe organ simulator that allows users to play and practice with sampled pipe organs on their computer. It supports multiple sound systems, MIDI devices, and can load custom organ sample sets.
Contributors
291
Organizations
16
Software value
$4.3M
Pure Data
Pure Data is an open source visual programming language and environment for creating interactive computer music and multimedia works. It enables artists, musicians and developers to create software graphically by connecting visual blocks representing audio operations, rather than writing code.
Contributors
269
Organizations
63
Software value
$5.6M