Max/MSP Alternatives

Max/MSP is described as 'Interactive visual programming environment for music, audio, and media' and is a music production app in the audio & music category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Max/MSP for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Max/MSP alternative is VCV Rack, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Max/MSP are Pure Data, SuperCollider, Vuo and TouchDesigner.

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Interactive visual programming environment for music, audio, and media

In use for over twenty years by performers,...

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Max/MSP alternatives page was last updated Oct 21, 2021
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  1. GSN Composer icon

    GSN Composer

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    The GSN COMPOSER is a free web-based visual programming environment for online multimedia processing. Typical areas of usage are education, research, entertainment, special effects, or arts.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    GSN Composer User Interface

    GSN Composer Features

    1.  GLSL
    2.  Visual Programming
    3.  WebGL
    4.  Synthesizer

    GSN Composer VS Max/MSP

     
  2. Fugio icon

    Fugio

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    Fugio is a free, open source, visual programming system for making digital art and creative projects using a wide range of technologies, for Windows, OS X, and Linux (including Raspberry Pi).

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Fugio screenshot 1

    Fugio Features

    1.  Support for MIDI
    2.  Visual Programming
    3.  Arduino
    4.  OPENGL
    5.  Virtual Reality

    Fugio VS Max/MSP

     
  4. Isadora icon

    Isadora

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    Isadora is the award winning, interactive media presentation tool that allows you to follow your artistic impulse. Whether you are an artist, designer, performer, or VJ, you can quickly and easily harness the limitless potential of digital media and real-time interactivity with...

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Example Isadora document (patching enviroment)

    Isadora Features

    1.  Motion Capture
    2.  Visual Programming
    3.  Built-in video mapper
    4.  Javascript scripting
    5.  Real-time processing
    6.  Multi Channel

    Isadora VS Max/MSP

     

    • Isadora is the most popular commercial alternative to Max/MSP.

    • Isadora is Paid and ProprietaryMax/MSP is also Paid and Proprietary
  5. Overtone icon

    Overtone

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    Overtone is an open source audio environment designed to explore new musical ideas from synthesis and sampling to instrument building, live-coding and collaborative jamming. We combine the powerful SuperCollider audio engine, with Clojure, a state of-the-art lisp, to create an...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Overtone VS Max/MSP

     
  6. Cabbage Studio icon

    Cabbage Studio

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    Cabbage Studio is a sophisticated combination of DAW and audio development environment. The studio offers a modular interface for constructing sounds driven by Csound with the power of .

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    Cabbage Studio screenshot 1

    Cabbage Studio Features

    1.  Modular System
    2.  Exports audio plugins
    3.  Synthesizer
    4.  Real-time processing

    Cabbage Studio VS Max/MSP

     

    • Cabbage Studio is the most popular Android alternative to Max/MSP.

    • Cabbage Studio is Free and Open SourceMax/MSP is Paid and Proprietary
  7. miRack icon

    miRack

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    miRack is a Eurorack-style modular synthesizer, playground, and fx. It aims to provide user experience and audio quality close to those of the real Eurorack hardware.

    25 miRack alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NZ flagNew Zealand

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    miRack screenshot 1

    miRack Features

    1.  Modular System
    2.  Synthesizer

    miRack VS Max/MSP

     

    • miRack is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Max/MSP.

    • miRack is Paid and ProprietaryMax/MSP is also Paid and Proprietary
  9. Bidule icon

    Bidule

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    Plogue Bidule is a modular audio software with full VST, Audio Unit and Rewire support.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Connect VST/AU plugins and Bidule groups to your favourite ReWire-capable sequencer!

    Bidule Features

    1.  Modular System
    2.  Sound Effects

    Bidule VS Max/MSP

     
  10. Zupiter icon

    Zupiter

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    I wanted to build a music creation tool that is easy to use, accessible and free. Zupiter is a synthesizer and step-sequencer that runs in a browser, meaning you don't even need to download and install any software to use it.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Zupiter screenshot 1

    Zupiter Features

    1.  Synthesizer
    2.  Real-time processing
    3.  Modular System

    Zupiter VS Max/MSP

     
  11. Axiom synthesizer icon

    Axiom synthesizer

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    Axiom is an extremely flexible node-based real-time audio synthesizer. It operates standalone or as a VST instrument/effect and features a highly configurable, modular canvas where controls can be arranged and routed visually and their code can be edited using a simple but...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Axiom synthesizer screenshot 1

    Axiom synthesizer Features

    1.  Real-time processing
    2.  Synthesizer
    3.  Modular System

    Axiom synthesizer VS Max/MSP

     
  12. Csound icon

    Csound

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    Csound is a sound design, music synthesis and signal processing system, providing facilities for composition and performance over a wide range of platforms. It is not restricted to any style of music, having been used for many years in the creation of classical, pop, techno...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Csound VS Max/MSP

     
  13. ORCA icon

    ORCA

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    Orca is an Esoteric Programming Language and live-coding environment for musical experimentation. In Orca, each letter of the alphabet is an operation, lowercase letters operate on bang, uppercase letters operate each frame.

    36 ORCA alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    ORCA screenshot 1

    ORCA Features

    1.  Synthesizer
    2.  Modular System
    3.  Real-time processing

    ORCA VS Max/MSP

     
  14. SynthEdit icon

    SynthEdit

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    Build your own VST-compatible synthesizers with Synthedit's drag-and-drop, visual development environment.

    18 SynthEdit alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • NZ flagNew Zealand

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Build your synth by adding and connecting modules

    SynthEdit Features

    1.  Virtual Instrument
    2.  Visual design

    SynthEdit VS Max/MSP

     
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