Kontakt Alternatives for Linux

Kontakt is not available for Linux but there are a few 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 four of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Kontakt are LinuxSampler, Pianoteq and Decent Sampler.

Kontakt alternatives are mainly Music Production Apps but may also be Soundboards or Digital Audio Workstations. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Kontakt.

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Kontakt

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Music Production App

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Carla
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Free • Open Source
Music Production App
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42 Carla alternatives
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.
- - Carla is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Kontakt.
- - Carla is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Kontakt.
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Carla Features
1. Support for VST PluginsCarla support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
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LinuxSampler
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Free • Open Source
Digital Audio Workstation
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50 LinuxSampler alternatives
LinuxSampler - free, open source pure software audio sampler with professional grade features.
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LinuxSampler Features
1. Support for MIDILinuxSampler includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
Load midifiles
Simple installation
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Pianoteq
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Paid • Proprietary
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4 Pianoteq alternatives
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.
- - Pianoteq is the most popular commercial alternative to Kontakt.
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Pianoteq Features
1. Support for MIDIPianoteq includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
Synthesizer
Decent Sampler
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2 Decent Sampler alternatives
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).
- - Decent Sampler is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Kontakt.
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Carla

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LinuxSampler

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Pianoteq

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Decent Sampler