Syd (formerly "SoftSynth") is an instrument editor and software synthesizer. It has a graphical "patch cord" interface, and is relatively easy to use, compared to other music languages. It is particularly suitable for teaching computer music.

Features

• Graphical interface
• Generalized expression unit
• Full expression parsing for most other sound units
• (Limited) ability to read CSound Scores
• Instrument abstraction via Nested Patches ("folder instruments")
• Random (algorithmic) Score generator
• Real time audio previewing
• Karlplus/Strong Plucked String unit
• Delay/Reverb Unit
• Sampling Unit
• Butterworth filters

Requirements

• Windows 95/98/NT
• 486 processor
• Sound card

A Macintosh version is available from the Product Home Page.