Mainstage Alternatives for Windows

Mainstage is not available for Windows but there are some alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows 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 Mainstage and five of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Mainstage are Cantabile, Gig Performer, Blue Cat's PatchWork and Camelot Pro.

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Mainstage alternatives are mainly Music Production Apps but may also be Digital Audio Workstations 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 Mainstage.
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Mainstage alternatives page was last updated May 20, 2021
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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

    Application types

    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 VS Mainstage

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    • Carla is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Mainstage.

    • Carla is the most popular Open Source alternative to Mainstage.

    • Carla is Free and Open SourceMainstage is Paid and Proprietary
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    Cantabile

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    Cantabile is a music workstation for live performing musicians. Build your ideal rig - one that leaves you free to focus on giving your best performance.

    30 Cantabile alternatives
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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Cantabile Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Live Performance
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    Cantabile VS Mainstage

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    • Most users think Cantabile is a great Mainstage alternative.

    • Cantabile is the most popular commercial alternative to Mainstage.

    • Cantabile is Paid and ProprietaryMainstage is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Gig Performer

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    Build and control your live music rig with Gig Performer to transform and elevate your live performing experience by gaining complete control over the sound of your instrument or voice.

    28 Gig Performer alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Gig Performer Features

    1.  Sound Effects
    2.  OSC Remote
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    Gig Performer VS Mainstage

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    Blue Cat's PatchWork

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    Blue Cat's PatchWork is a universal plug-ins patchbay that can host up to 64 VST, VST3, Audio Unit or built-in plug-ins into any Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) in one instance.

    28 Blue Cat's PatchWork alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Blue Cat's PatchWork VS Mainstage

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    Camelot Pro

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    Camelot is a live performance tool you have never seen before.

    It’s cross-platform (Mac OS, Win, iOS) and connects several hardware and software instruments via MIDI into a live performance setup.

    5 Camelot Pro alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad

    Camelot Pro Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Live Performance
    Timeline with automated scene switching
    Timeline with backing tracks
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    Preset search and selection
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    Camelot Pro VS Mainstage

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