Entropictron

Overview

Entropictron is a free software synthesizer and audio effect. It produces a variety of sound textures that can serve as background or contextual elements.

  • Audio Plugin (VST3)
  • OS: GNU/Linux, Windows
  • Parameter Automation
  • Generators: Noise, Bursts (Crackle)
  • Effects: Memory Glitch
  • Play Modes: Playback, On Hold (MIDI), On

Entropictron screenshot

Download

GNU/Linux binaries (v1.1.0)

Windows installer (v1.1.0)

Build from Source Code

Here you can find the codebase to build Entropictron. For better stability and reliability, it is recommended to build only from release tags.

Source Code (v1.1.0)

Codeberg / GitLab / GitHub

What Can Entropictron Be Used For?

  • Generate wind, rain, radio static, and fire ambiences
  • Create crackle, dust, vinyl-like textures, and Geiger-style radiation effects
  • Simulate memory glitches on the input sound
  • Add generative background layers
  • Experiment with MIDI-triggered textures and events
  • Supports parameter automation to create evolving or moving textures
  • Suitable for ambient, experimental, or film and game audio

Documentation & Feedback

If you need to report an issue, suggest a feature, or provide feedback, you can do so in the following ways:

Here you can find the Entropictron User Guide. It is released under CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication

How to build and install Entropictron, please see the README.md file in the corresponding version's source code.

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