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Open-source alternatives to Serum

Serum is made by Xfer Records. These 2 projects cover similar ground for free. Each one does part of the job, so check the notes on its page.

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Surge XT

GPL-3.0Active

A hybrid synthesizer that mixes wavetable, FM, subtractive and modular-style routing, with a deep effects section and thousands of patches. One of the most complete free synths around.

Formats
  • VST3
  • CLAP
  • AU
  • LV2
  • Standalone
Works on
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Stars4.1k
UpdatedNov 2, 2026
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Vital

GPL-3.0Dormant

A spectral-warping wavetable synthesizer with a clear, drag-and-drop interface, in the same league as Serum for modern wavetable sounds.

Formats
  • VST3
  • AU
  • LV2
  • Standalone
Works on
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Stars2.2k
UpdatedApr 20, 2022
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