Software instrument
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A software instrument can be a synthesized version of a real instrument (like the sounds of a violin or drums), or a unique instrument, generated by computer software. Software instruments have been made popular by the convergence of synthesizers and computers, as well as audio-mixing software like GarageBand, Logic Pro (geared toward professionals), and Audacity. Also of note is software like Csound and Nyquist, which can be used to program software instruments.
A software instrument is akin to a soundfont.