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 Pure Data, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Max/MSP are AudioTool, VCV Rack, Vuo and SuperCollider.

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  1. DCubix Twist icon
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    Twist is a node-based audio synthesizer that lets you create sound effects and soundtracks. Its modular nature makes it possible to produce any kind of sound by just "connecting the dots". It's built with C++ and available for Windows and Linux desktops.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Hexen is a virtual modular Eurorack synthesizer for Android featuring 50+ modules in an accessible, touch-focused interface. All of the internal signal paths in Hexen have 32 bit resolution and are clocked at 48KHz. The final rendered audio is 16 bit 48KH.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
    • Hexen Modular Synthesizer is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Max/MSP.

    • Hexen Modular Synthesizer is Freemium and ProprietaryMax/MSP is Paid and Proprietary
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    Power up your plug-ins with custom signal architecture.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    SonicBirth is a visual design software for building Audio Unit plugins. It can be used both as a host within other DAW apps and as a tool to build and export plugins. It also comes bundled with compressors, reverbs and other plugins as well as pre-constructed circuits to help...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. gifSlap icon
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    Gifs as Footage: No more converting videos between codecs. Point gifSlap to your gifs folder and get started. Control Options: Use a MIDI controller, keyboard and mouse, or even a USB Gamepad. Made for Performing: Patterns are generated in real time on a separate window.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  6. Beast icon
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    Beast is a digital synthesizer and music creation system, released as Free Software under the GNU LGPL-2.1+. It has support for Linux Audio Plugins (LADSPA), multi-track editing, unlimited undo, real-time synthesis, MIDI and various audio formats like WAV, AIFF, Vorbis...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. Wob FX 2 icon
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    "Looking for wobble? Look no further. The new Wob FX Max for Live device, developed by Ernesto Cecco D'Ortona, should take care of most if not all of your wobble needs."

    5 Wob FX 2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Ableton Live
     
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    One is a development evironment to make instruments, the other IS an instrument

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    • Wob FX 2 is Free and ProprietaryMax/MSP is Paid and Proprietary
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