Kontakt Alternatives for Linux

Kontakt is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Carla, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Kontakt and five of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Kontakt are LinuxSampler, HISE, Pianoteq and Decent Sampler.

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Kontakt alternatives are mainly Music Production Apps but may also be Soundboards or Audio Recorders.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of 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...

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Kontakt alternatives page was last updated Oct 17, 2024
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    Carla

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    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.

    43 Carla alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Live Performance
    3.  Support for MIDI
    4.  Rack Effects
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    • Carla is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Kontakt.

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

    • Carla is Free and Open SourceKontakt is Paid and Proprietary
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    LinuxSampler

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    LinuxSampler - free, open source pure software audio sampler with professional grade features.

    50 LinuxSampler alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    LinuxSampler Features

    1.  Support for MIDI
    2.  Load midifiles
    3.  Simple installation
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    LinuxSample is simple and powerful

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    • Most users think LinuxSampler is a great Kontakt alternative.

    • LinuxSampler is Free and Open SourceKontakt is Paid and Proprietary
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    HISE

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    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.

    10 HISE alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    HISE Features

    1.  Virtual Instrument
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    Pianoteq

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    Pianoteq is a virtual piano that runs on your computer. Celebrated for reproducing with an unprecedented realism the behaviour and the sound of the acoustic piano, it offers superb dynamics, natural resonances and unique physical parameters.

    9 Pianoteq alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Pianoteq Features

    1.  Support for MIDI
    2.  Synthesizer
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    Decent Sampler

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    The Decent Samples plugin is a FREE sample player plugin that allows you to play sample libraries in the DecentSampler format (files with extensions: dspreset and dslibrary).

    2 Decent Sampler alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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