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 iPhone 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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    LMMS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Digital Audio Workstation
    3.  Piano Roll
    4.  Export to MP3
    5.  Export to MIDI
    6.  MIDI Keyboard Input
    7.  Portable
    8.  Audio Recording
    9.  Music Sequencer
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Support for MIDI
    12.  No registration required

    LMMS VS Carla

     

    • 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
  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.

    101 GarageBand alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    iPad Version: Tracks

    GarageBand Features

    1.  Preset beats
    2.  Virtual Instrument
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Audio Samples
    5.  Music Sequencer
    6.  Piano Roll
    7.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    GarageBand VS Carla

     

    • 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.

    92 Zrythm alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Zrythm screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Support for VST Plugins
    3.  Audio Export
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  Music Sequencer
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Support for MIDI
    12.  Support for Audio Units Plugins

    Zrythm VS Carla

     
  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.

    23 VB-Audio Virtual Cable alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Virtual cable device in Windows audio settings

    VB-Audio Virtual Cable Features

    1.  Music Looper
    2.  Virtual Audio Cable
    3.  Connecting audio streams

    VB-Audio Virtual Cable VS Carla

     
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    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Kushview Element screenshot 1

    Kushview Element Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Modular System

    Kushview Element VS Carla

     
  7. 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.

    16 Kontakt alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Main interface

    Kontakt Features

    1.  Support for MIDI
    2.  Synthesizer

    Kontakt VS Carla

     

    • Kontakt is the most popular commercial alternative to Carla.

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

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    Stargate is a holistic audio production solution, with everything you need to make music on a computer.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    Stargate screenshot 1

    Stargate VS Carla

     
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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

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Cantabile screenshot 1

    Cantabile Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Live Performance

    Cantabile VS Carla

     
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    Bidule

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

    29 Bidule alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Connect VST/AU plugins and Bidule groups to your favourite ReWire-capable sequencer!

    Bidule Features

    1.  Modular System
    2.  Sound Effects

    Bidule VS Carla

     
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    VSTHost

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    Hostprogram for VST-Plugins with ASIO-Support.

    22 VSTHost alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    VSTHost screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Support for MIDI
    3.  Support for 64 bit
    4.  Sound Effects

    VSTHost VS Carla

     
  13. 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.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    eaReckon BloXpander screenshot 1

    eaReckon BloXpander Features

    1.  Live Performance
    2.  Modular System

    eaReckon BloXpander VS Carla

     
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    Gig Performer

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    Build 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.

    28 Gig Performer alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Gig Performer screenshot 1

    Gig Performer Features

    1.  Sound Effects
    2.  OSC Remote

    Gig Performer VS Carla

     
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