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Surge XT
surge-xt · v1.3.4
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Hybrid synthesiser
brew install --cask surge-xt 40
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026Surge XT is a powerful, open-source hybrid synthesizer that combines wavetable, subtractive, and physical modeling synthesis. It offers extensive modulation and effects, making it ideal for electronic musicians and producers seeking versatile sound creation tools.
Surge XT is a virtual synthesizer designed for creating and shaping electronic music sounds.
Maturity: The project shows moderate activity with regular updates and a decent number of GitHub stars, indicating a healthy but not widely adopted project.
Community: Surge XT has received positive mentions on Hacker News and Reddit, with users appreciating its open-source nature and sound quality, though discussions are limited in scope.
Pros
- + Open-source and free
- + Hybrid synthesis capabilities
- + Cross-platform support
- + Active development
Cons
- - No auto-updates available
- - Limited community discussion
- - Potential learning curve
Community Mentions
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown