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.
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, Decent Sampler and Pianoteq.
Alternatives list
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
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).
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13 Pianoteq alternativesPianoteq 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.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
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LinuxSample is simple and powerful