Pedalboard 2 Alternatives

Pedalboard 2 is described as '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' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to Pedalboard 2 for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and Flathub apps. The best Pedalboard 2 alternative is LMMS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Pedalboard 2 are Carla, Zrythm, Audio Hijack and Light Host.

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  1. LMMS icon

    LMMS

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    Cross-platform digital audio workstation supporting lossless audio and VST plugins. Features include music looping, sequencing, and MIDI support. Provides an ad-free, privacy-focused, portable experience without registration, working offline with extensibility through plugins and add-ons.

    91 LMMS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
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    • LMMS is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Pedalboard 2.

    • LMMS is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Pedalboard 2.

    • LMMS is Free and Open SourcePedalboard 2 is also Free and Open Source
    • LMMS is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightPedalboard 2 is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    44 Carla alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  4. Zrythm icon

    Zrythm

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    Zrythm is a digital audio workstation designed to be featureful and easy to use.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  5. Audio Hijack icon

    Audio Hijack

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    Capture audio seamlessly. Audio Hijack supports macOS for recording from applications like iTunes and Skype, and devices like microphones. It features customizable effects, real-time monitoring, and various save formats with scheduled recordings and a drag-and-drop interface.

    24 Audio Hijack alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Audio Hijack is the most popular commercial alternative to Pedalboard 2.

    • Audio Hijack is Paid and ProprietaryPedalboard 2 is Free and Open Source
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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
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  7. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. VSTHost icon

    VSTHost

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    Hostprogram for VST-Plugins with ASIO-Support.

    22 VSTHost alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Unlike PedalBoard this is less buggy and has more features. the UI is horrendous though, nothing to complain if you get used to it

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    • VSTHost is Free Personal and Open SourcePedalboard 2 is Free and Open Source
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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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Bidule

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

    29 Bidule alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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