Although the open source Audacity audio software is primarily designed for audio editing rather than sound design, you can also use the program to create relatively simple synthesized sounds. Software instruments in the VST and AU formats are not compatible with Audacity; however, several synthesizer plug-ins in the Nyquist and LADSPA formats are available for the program. You can also use Audacity’s built-in sound generator as a subtractive synthesizer. Writer Bio
