Rack Performer AlternativesMusic Production Apps like Rack Performer

Rack Performer is described as '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' and is a music production app in the audio & music category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Rack Performer for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and iPad apps. The best Rack Performer alternative is Carla, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Rack Performer are Giada, AudioMulch, VSTStuff and Kushview Element.

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  1. Carla icon
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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
     
    • Carla is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Rack Performer.

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

    • Carla is Free and Open SourceRack Performer is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Giada icon
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    Giada is a free, minimal, hardcore audio tool for DJs, live performers and electronic musicians. Just pick up your channel, fill it with samples or MIDI events and start the show by using this tiny piece of software as a loop machine, drum machine, sequencer, live sampler or yet...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  3. AudioMulch icon
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    AudioMulch is an interactive musician's environment for PC and Mac. It is used for live electronic music performance, composition and sound design.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
    • AudioMulch is the most popular commercial alternative to Rack Performer.

    • AudioMulch is Paid and ProprietaryRack Performer is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. VSTStuff icon
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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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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. Luppp icon
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    Luppp is a music creation tool, intended for live use. The focus is on real time processing and a fast, intuitive workflow. With extensive MIDI mapping support, you can get looping just how you like!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. Pedalboard 2 icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  8. Cantabile icon
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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
     
  9. Bidule icon
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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
     
  10. NanoHost icon
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    NanoHost 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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