Aeolus is a free software pipe organ emulator. Instead of using samples, Aeolus generates its sound using additive synthesis. In his review of Aeolus in Linux Journal in March 2008, Dave Philips had high praises for Aeolus: In ancient Greek mythology Aeolus was the god of the winds. Aeolus is thus a perfect name for Fons's flagship organ synthesizer. Indeed, to many listeners Aeolus is the best-sounding organ synthesizer available for any platform. A bold statement, to be sure, but in this writer's opinion Aeolus definitely lives up to and even surpasses its hype.