MATRIXSYNTH: New Open Source Virtual Pipe Organ Project: Rusty Pipes


Tuesday, December 16, 2025

New Open Source Virtual Pipe Organ Project: Rusty Pipes



This one is in via DS:

"Hey Matrixitians!

I'm writing in to announce a new MIDI-controlled Virtual Pipe Organ software called "Rusty Pipes".

It's a sample-based organ synth with support for GrandOrgue and (unencrypted) Hauptwerk sample sets. It features 32 bit internal audio mixing, full MIDI support with extremely flexible channel routing, integrated audio and MIDI recording of performances, convolution reverb, and an innovative sample streaming mode that makes it possible to play very large sample sets with a minimal amount of RAM, yet without increasing latency!

Other unique features include a REST API for things like pulling stops - great for people who like to build physical consoles - and optional text mode support (via Ratatui) which makes this ideal for running on headless setups or on a RaspberryPi.

Rusty Pipes is a clean-room implementation written 100% in Rust, available free and open source under the GPL v2. Version 1.3.0 supports over 20 languages including Latin and Klingon, and is available for Linux, Mac and Windows. Debian and Arch (AUR) packages are provided as well.

Project page
Downloads

There's a bunch of sample recordings on the project page, but here's some standouts:
https://playspoon.com/files/RustyPipes-Vierne-Symphony-No2-Finale.ogg
https://playspoon.com/files/RustyPipes-Bach-Klavier_Uebung_BWV-669-Strassburg.ogg

Stay loud!"

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