Csound
Veteran sound-and-music computing system for synthesis and DSP via orchestra/score code.
| Language | Csound |
|---|---|
| Category | Synthesis & DSP |
| License | LGPL-2.1 |
| Platforms | macOS Windows Linux iOS Android Web |
| Install | Installers at csound.com; brew install csound |
| First released | ~1986 |
| Maintained | Yes |
| Links | Website · Source |
Strengths
- Enormous library of opcodes for synthesis and DSP
- Runs everywhere incl. iOS/Android/WebAssembly/embedded
- Decades of stability and documentation
Limitations
- Verbose, dated orchestra/score syntax
- Tooling feels archaic to newcomers
Best for
Precise, portable synthesis and DSP across desktop, mobile and embedded.
Minimal example
instr 1
aout oscili 0.2, 440
out aout
endin