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.
Open Source Kontakt AlternativesMusic Production Apps like Kontakt
The best open source alternative to Kontakt is Carla. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Kontakt and three of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Kontakt are LinuxSampler and HISE.
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44 Carla alternatives
52 LinuxSampler alternativesLinuxSampler - free, open source pure software audio sampler with professional grade features.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
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LinuxSampler vs Kontakt Comments
- LinuxSampler is Free and Open Source
HISE is a cross-platform open source audio application for building virtual instruments. It emphasizes on sampling, but includes some basic synthesis features for making hybrid instruments as well as audio effects.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
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LinuxSample is simple and powerful