Carla AlternativesMusic Production Apps like Carla

Carla is described as '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' and is a music production app in the audio & music category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Carla for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and Flathub apps. The best Carla alternative is LMMS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Carla are GarageBand, Zrythm, VB-Audio Virtual Cable and Kushview Element.

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  1. LMMS icon

    LMMS

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    Cross-platform digital audio workstation supporting lossless audio and VST plugins. Features include music looping, sequencing, and MIDI support. Provides an ad-free, privacy-focused, portable experience without registration, working offline with extensibility through plugins and add-ons.

    91 LMMS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
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    • LMMS is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Carla.

    • LMMS is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Carla.

    • LMMS is Free and Open SourceCarla is also Free and Open Source
    • LMMS is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightCarla is not according to our users
  2. GarageBand icon

    GarageBand

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    Experience a rich music creation suite on Mac and iOS with comprehensive sound libraries, virtual session drummers, and user-friendly tools suitable for beginners and pros. Create, edit, and share your music effortlessly through a seamless Apple integration.

    103 GarageBand alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    iPad Version: Tracks
     

    • GarageBand is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Carla.

    • GarageBand is Free and ProprietaryCarla is Free and Open Source
  4. Zrythm icon

    Zrythm

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    Zrythm is a digital audio workstation designed to be featureful and easy to use.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  5. VB-Audio Virtual Cable icon

    VB-Audio Virtual Cable

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    VB-Audio CABLE is a Windows Audio Driver working as a Virtual Audio Cable. After installing the VB-CABLE driver, a new playback device appears in the audio device list and can be set as default device. VB-CABLE can be set as the default device, just like any regular audio device.

    24 VB-Audio Virtual Cable alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Virtual cable device in Windows audio settings
     
  6. Kushview Element icon

    Kushview Element

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    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.

    20 Kushview Element alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. Giada icon

    Giada

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    Giada is a free, minimal, hardcore audio tool for DJs, live performers and electronic musicians. Just pick up your channel, fill it with samples or MIDI events and start the show by using this tiny piece of software as a loop machine, drum machine, sequencer, live sampler or yet...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Action Editor for MIDI events, featuring the Piano roll (top) and the Velocity widget (bottom)
     
  9. Kontakt icon

    Kontakt

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    With KONTAKT, you can sound like a snare drum, a symphony orchestra, or anything in between, from a universe of sampled instruments. It’s a simple sampler when you want it to be, and a deep sonic scripting laboratory when you need something more.

    17 Kontakt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Main interface
     

    • Kontakt is the most popular commercial alternative to Carla.

    • Kontakt is Paid and ProprietaryCarla is Free and Open Source
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    Cantabile

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    Cantabile is a music workstation for live performing musicians. Build your ideal rig - one that leaves you free to focus on giving your best performance.

    30 Cantabile alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Cantabile screenshot 1
     
  12. Bidule icon

    Bidule

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    Plogue Bidule is a modular audio software with full VST, Audio Unit and Rewire support.

    29 Bidule alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Connect VST/AU plugins and Bidule groups to your favourite ReWire-capable sequencer!
     
  14. eaReckon BloXpander icon

    eaReckon BloXpander

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    You might use a complete DAW to record your music, but when you are in front of your audience, it may be easier to use something dedicated to live situations. And during live situations, the access to your instruments and effects must be fast and intuitive.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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