Odin 2 is a versatile 24-voice polyphonic synthesizer that covers about every type of synthesis out there. Odin 2 is released as open-source software.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Flathub




Podolski is described as 'Simple, CPU-efficient virtual analogue synthesizer. Basically a cut down version of FilterscapeVA with just one oscillator, one filter, one envelope and two LFOs, it also features a Zebra-style arpeggiator/sequencer plus chorus and delay effects' and is a music production app in the audio & music category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Podolski for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and JACK Audio Connection Kit apps. The best Podolski alternative is Odin 2, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Podolski are ZynAddSubFX, Surge Synthesizer, AudioMulch and Qsynth.
Odin 2 is a versatile 24-voice polyphonic synthesizer that covers about every type of synthesis out there. Odin 2 is released as open-source software.




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