JACK Audio Connection Kit Alternatives

Apps similar to JACK Audio Connection Kit include VB-Audio VoiceMeeter, which has a free version. Other options are PipeWire, MixDesk X, BlackHole Audio Loopback Driver and Virtual Audio Cable. You're spoiled for choice with Audio Routers like JACK Audio Connection Kit: we list more than 25 alternatives for Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad.

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  1. Blue Cat's Connector is an audio & MIDI streaming plug-in that can be used to transmit audio and MIDI signals in real time between several computers or applications, or create your own routings within a single application, with minimal latency.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Mac
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  2. MIXLINE icon
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    MIXLINE is an audio mixing software that performs audio routing, mixing, and streaming. All bundled into a beautiful User Interface!.

    28 MIXLINE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  3. AudioBus icon
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    With Audiobus, the revolutionary new inter-app audio routing system, you can connect your Audiobus-compatible music apps together, just like virtual cables.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  4. Sound Siphon icon
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    Sound Siphon is a software package that makes your Mac’s audio output available as an audio input device. It enables you to send audio from one application to another where it can be processed, streamed, or recorded.

    16 Sound Siphon alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  5. SoundDesk icon
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    SoundDesk is the easiest way to turn your macOS into a professional mixing desk.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  6. GroundControl virtual audio drivers allow applications to pass audio to other applications with zero latency.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  7. The VB-Audio Matrix is an audio framework to connect everything together, channel by channel: Several ASIO devices, several Windows devices, several audio Applications and DAW, several Computers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  8. Usually, all programs send their audio output to your soundcard independently. With Virtual Audio Stream you can route the output signal of any application to be the input signal of any other application.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  9. Audio Route icon
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    Record system audio on macOS — appears as a virtual input device in any app and as a VST3/AU plugin in any DAW. One-time purchase, no subscription.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  10. Virtual Cables creates multiple virtual playback and recording devices on Windows. Audio sent to a Virtual Cable speaker is buffered and made available through the matching Virtual Cable microphone.

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    • Windows
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  11. Audamux icon
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    Audamux is a lightweight Windows audio matrix mixer. Lets you route inputs (including loopedback outputs) to outputs in a simple grid. Devices that disconnect & return (like Bluetooth headsets) are automatically resumed. Designed for always-on use with minimal CPU usage and latency.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    Main routing window
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