Carla is an audio plugin host, with support for many audio drivers and plugin formats. It has some nice features like automation of parameters via MIDI CC (and send output back as MIDI too) and full OSC control.
vPlayer by Digital Brain Instruments Alternatives
vPlayer by Digital Brain Instruments is described as 'VPlayer is a standalone software developed for quick testing new vst/au instruments without the need to use any DAW. But also for playing a quick loading jam session using your favourite instruments, playing up to 4 instruments at same time using up to 4 different keyboards and' and is an app in the audio & music category. There are more than 10 alternatives to vPlayer by Digital Brain Instruments for Windows, Mac, Linux and BSD. The best vPlayer by Digital Brain Instruments alternative is Carla, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like vPlayer by Digital Brain Instruments are VSTStuff, Kushview Element, Pedalboard 2 and VSTHost.
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- 44 Carla alternatives
VSTStuff is an ideal solution to play and record audio files, load VST audio effect plugins and connect these to the VSTStuff audio player.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
Element is a cross-platform, modular AU/VST audio plugin host. Create powerful effects racks and instruments by connecting plugins to one another. Load graphs on the fly for quick access to your sounds.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
A VST (plus AudioUnit on OSX) plugin host designed for live use. Based on the JUCE 'audio plugin host' code, heavily modified to better suit my purposes.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
30 Cantabile alternativesCantabile is a music workstation for live performing musicians. Build your ideal rig - one that leaves you free to focus on giving your best performance.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
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24 New Sonic Arts Freestyle alternativesLive, modular sound design environment that enables a user to combine, split, layer and chain their VST instruments and FX.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
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NanoHost is not a synthesizer. It is a free, minimalist host application for Windows that can load VST-synths. Furthermore, it can act as a wrapper which converts VST-synthesizers into standalone applications.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
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25 Rack Performer alternativesRack Performer is a high-level modular environment hosting VST plugins and internal modules (over 100 and counting), with MIDI support, multi-channel audio I/O and internal processing, complete automatic patch-delay compensation, sample accurate sequencing, low jitter and...
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28 Blue Cat's PatchWork alternativesBlue Cat's PatchWork is a universal plug-ins patchbay that can host up to 64 VST, VST3, Audio Unit or built-in plug-ins into any Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) in one instance.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
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28 Gig Performer alternativesBuild and control your live music rig with Gig Performer to transform and elevate your live performing experience by gaining complete control over the sound of your instrument or voice.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
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