NanoHost Alternatives

NanoHost is described as 'Is not a synthesizer. It is a free, minimalist host application for Windows that can load VST-synths. Furthermore, it can act as a wrapper which converts VST-synthesizers into standalone applications' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to NanoHost for Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS and BSD. The best NanoHost alternative is Carla, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like NanoHost are Kushview Element, VSTStuff, VSTHost and Light Host.

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NanoHost is not a synthesizer. It is a free, minimalist host application for Windows that can load VST-synths. Furthermore,...

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NanoHost alternatives page was last updated Oct 11, 2024
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  1. Carla icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Carla screenshot 1

    Carla Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Rack Effects
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Live Performance
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Support for MIDI
    7.  Ad-free

    Carla VS NanoHost

     

    • Carla is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to NanoHost.

    • Carla is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to NanoHost.

    • Carla is Free and Open SourceNanoHost is Free and Proprietary
  2. Kushview Element icon

    Kushview Element

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    Element is a cross-platform, modular AU/VST audio plugin host. Create powerful effects racks and instruments by connecting plugins to one another. Load graphs on the fly for quick access to your sounds.

    20 Kushview Element alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Kushview Element screenshot 1

    Kushview Element Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Modular System

    Kushview Element VS NanoHost

     
  4. VSTStuff icon

    VSTStuff

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    VSTStuff is an ideal solution to play and record audio files, load VST audio effect plugins and connect these to the VSTStuff audio player.

    21 VSTStuff alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    VSTStuff Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  sound recorder

    VSTStuff VS NanoHost

     
  5. VSTHost icon

    VSTHost

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    Hostprogram for VST-Plugins with ASIO-Support.

    22 VSTHost alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    VSTHost screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Support for MIDI
    3.  Support for 64 bit
    4.  Sound Effects

    VSTHost VS NanoHost

     
  6. Light Host icon

    Light Host

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    A minimalistic VST host. Holds up to 4 VSTs. Allows for multiple instances (see how on GitHub). If you try to load an unregistered plugin, it may fail. Register somewhere else, then load it. If the sound clicks a lot, increase the buffer size or switch to Direct Sound in Audio...

    8 Light Host alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    Light Host screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.2.1) is from November 2016.

    Light Host Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins

    Light Host VS NanoHost

     
  7. Pedalboard 2 icon

    Pedalboard 2

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    A VST (plus AudioUnit on OSX) plugin host designed for live use. Based on the JUCE 'audio plugin host' code, heavily modified to better suit my purposes.

    25 Pedalboard 2 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    downloaded from official site

    Pedalboard 2 Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Support for VST Plugins
    3.  Support for Audio Units Plugins

    Pedalboard 2 VS NanoHost

     
  9. Cantabile icon

    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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    • Windows
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    Cantabile Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Live Performance

    Cantabile VS NanoHost

     

    • Cantabile is the most popular commercial alternative to NanoHost.

    • Cantabile is Paid and ProprietaryNanoHost is Free and Proprietary
  10. SAVIHost icon

    SAVIHost

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    SAVIHost lets you basically turn a VST instrument plugin into a standalone app. It's a very simple VST host that loads up a similarly named VSTi dll file and lets you interact with the plugin as if it's been loaded into a DAW complete with keyboard and extensive options...

    8 SAVIHost alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    SAVIHost screenshot 1

    SAVIHost Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins

    SAVIHost VS NanoHost

     
  11. Bidule icon

    Bidule

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

    29 Bidule alternatives

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    • 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 NanoHost

     
  12. New Sonic Arts Freestyle icon

    New Sonic Arts Freestyle

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    Live, modular sound design environment that enables a user to combine, split, layer and chain their VST instruments and FX.

    24 New Sonic Arts Freestyle alternatives

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    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    New Sonic Arts Freestyle screenshot 1

    New Sonic Arts Freestyle Features

    1.  Live Performance

    New Sonic Arts Freestyle VS NanoHost

     
  13. Rack Performer icon

    Rack Performer

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    Rack Performer is a high-level modular environment hosting VST plugins and internal modules (over 100 and counting), with MIDI support, multi-channel audio I/O and internal processing, complete automatic patch-delay compensation, sample accurate sequencing, low jitter and...

    25 Rack Performer alternatives

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    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Rack Performer screenshot 1

    Rack Performer Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Live Performance
    3.  Modular System

    Rack Performer VS NanoHost

     
  14. Blue Cat's PatchWork icon

    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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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Blue Cat's PatchWork VS NanoHost

     
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