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Helm

Ch 077.1of 34 Software Synthesizers
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Plugin formatsLV2, VST, VST3, AU, AAX
  4. 4Standalone appYes
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Overview

Helm is ranked #7 of 34 in software synthesizers on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

Helm plans and pricing

All plans
Pay what you want Free Pay what you want; you are free to pay nothing. Standalone or plugin · GNU/Linux, Mac OSX, Windows · 32-bit and 64-bit versions tytel.org · 4 Oct 2026

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Plugin formats
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Standalone app
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Facts

What it does
Helm is a software synthesizer for creating electronic music on a computer.tytel.org · 4 Oct 2026
Standalone and plugins
Helm is available as a standalone synthesizer and as an LV2, VST, VST3 or AU plugin.tytel.org · 4 Oct 2026
Supported systems
The maker lists GNU/Linux, Mac OSX and Windows, with 32-bit and 64-bit versions.tytel.org · 4 Oct 2026
Synth features
Helm includes dual oscillators with cross modulation, unison, a sub oscillator, filters, modulation, a step sequencer, an arpeggiator and audio effects.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
MIDI control
The manual explains how to map a MIDI control to a knob or slider using MIDI Learn.tytel.org · 4 Oct 2026
License and DRM
The maker describes Helm as free software that can be run without DRM, studied, changed and redistributed in original or modified form.tytel.org · 4 Oct 2026
Created sounds
The FAQ says sounds created with Helm belong to the person who played them, who holds their copyright.tytel.org · 4 Oct 2026
System requirements
The FAQ lists Windows 7 or later, MacOS 10.7 or later, Ubuntu Trusty 14.04 or later, and Debian Jessie or later.tytel.org · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The maker asks users to email bug reports with details such as what happened, crash reports, operating system and whether they use the plugin or standalone version.tytel.org · 4 Oct 2026
Known limitations
The GitHub project description says the release is in beta and has outstanding bugs.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

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