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The Wave Warden’s FREE and open-source synth, Odin 2, gets a UI overhaul

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June 4, 2025
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The Wave Warden’s FREE and open-source synth, Odin 2, gets a UI overhaul
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The Wave Warden released Odin 2 in early 2020, and it quickly became a favorite of many soft-synth enthusiasts.

Now, in version 2.4.0, Odin 2 looks better than ever. I know that appearance will never take priority over sound, but Odin 2 still sounds incredible, so a refreshed interface is all good news.

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One of the early complaints from some previous users is that the size of the GUI made it difficult to read certain information and values.

The developer quickly addressed those concerns in an update, making the GUI resizable, but this new, sharper GUI looks fantastic, and everything is clear to see.

The GUI is resizable from 100% to 200%. At 100%, it’s small and still a bit of a strain on the eyes, but 125% should be perfect for anyone working on a typical laptop and can be adjusted to suit your display.

Anyone familiar with Odin 2 will be pleased to hear that the interface refresh doesn’t impact the workflow or structure, which remains unchanged from previous versions.

If, like me, you missed it the first time around, you’re in for a treat.

Main features include:

  • Three oscillator slots
  • Three filter slots
  • Amp module
  • Distortion module
  • FX section
  • Four ADSR envelopes
  • Four LFOs
  • Mod matrix
  • Arpeggiator
  • X/Y pad

Odin 2 boasts a variety of oscillator types, including Analog, Phase Modulation, Chiptune, Frequency Modulation (FM), and Wavetable.

You can also draw custom shapes using the Wavdraw, Chipdraw, or Specdraw engines. The FM and PM oscillators allow you to use the Wavdraw, Chipdraw, or Specdraw from any other oscillator as a modulation source.

The filter selection is just as impressive, including nice emulations of the Moog Ladder and Korg 35.

When you add the envelopes, LFOs, and mod matrix, Odin 2 is a synth that keen sound designers could get lost in for some time.

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Given the context, I might sound a little boring here, but stacking analog oscillators with varying amounts of drift and a slight delay can yield epic, hybrid, string-like sounds perfect for ambient projects.

Talking about epic sounds, IK Multimedia’s Total VI Max is available for $49.99 (87% off) at Plugin Boutique for a limited time (the offer ends on June 15, 2025).

Phaser, Chorus, Flanger, and Reverb effects join Delay in the FX section.

Odin 2 is a pretty mammoth achievement, and I have to tip my hat to The Wave Warden for not only creating this outstanding synth but for making it completely free and open-source. A job very well done!

I had no issues with the download and installation (aside from Apple not recognizing the developer, which is pretty standard) on macOS Sonoma 14.5 and Logic Pro version 11.0.1.

You don’t have to provide an email address to download the installer, but an optional newsletter is available for those who want to stay up to date with future developments.

There is no VST2 version due to Steinberg licensing issues, and I know some Ableton users have had problems in the past.

However, the developer seems incredibly helpful and approachable, so please reach out to The Wave Warden if you encounter any issues and share your experiences in the comments.

Odin 2 is available in AU, VST3, LV2, and CLAP formats for macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Download: Odin 2.4.0 (FREE)

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Last Updated on June 3, 2025 by Tomislav Zlatic.

Tags: FREEOdinOpenSourceOverhaulSynthWardensWave
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