Rack Performer Alternatives

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 10 alternatives to Rack Performer for Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and iPad. The best Rack Performer alternative is Carla, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Rack Performer are Luppp, Giada, AudioMulch and Cantabile.

Rack Performer alternatives are mainly Music Production Apps but may also be Audio Routers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Rack Performer.

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Rack Performer

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Music Production App

Rack Performer is a high-level modular environment hosting VST plugins and internal modules (over 100 and counting), with...

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Carla
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Free • Open Source
Music Production App
Audio Router
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
41 Carla alternatives
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.
- - Carla is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Rack Performer.
- - Carla is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Rack Performer.
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Carla Features
1. Support for VST PluginsCarla support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
Rack Effects
Luppp
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Free • Open Source
Music Production App
Linux
44 Luppp alternatives
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!
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Luppp Features
1. Live PerformanceListen to and adjust your music productions with Luppp based on incoming audio in real time.
2. Support for MIDILuppp includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
Automatic Looping
Giada
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Free • Open Source
Music Production App
Mac
Windows
Linux
16 Giada alternatives
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...
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Giada Features
1. Music LooperGiada supports a grid of musical loops and phrases that you can trigger and manipulate in real time.
AudioMulch
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Paid • Proprietary
Music Production App
Mac
Windows
53 AudioMulch alternatives
AudioMulch is an interactive musician's environment for PC and Mac. It is used for live electronic music performance, composition and sound design.
- - AudioMulch is the most popular commercial alternative to Rack Performer.
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AudioMulch Features
1. Support for VST PluginsAudioMulch support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
Modular System
Sound Effects
Cantabile
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Paid • Proprietary
Music Production App
Windows
28 Cantabile alternatives
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.
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Cantabile Features
1. Support for VST PluginsCantabile support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
2. Live PerformanceListen to and adjust your music productions with Cantabile based on incoming audio in real time.
VSTHost
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Free Personal • Open Source
Music Production App
Windows
20 VSTHost alternatives
Hostprogram for VST-Plugins with ASIO-Support.
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VSTHost Features
1. Support for VST PluginsVSTHost support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
2. Support for MIDIVSTHost includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
Support for 64 bit
Configurable
Sound Effects
Bidule
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
28 Bidule alternatives
Plogue Bidule is a modular audio software with full VST, Audio Unit and Rewire support.
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Bidule Features
Modular System
Sound Effects
New Sonic Arts Freestyle
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
23 New Sonic Arts Freestyle alternatives
Live, modular sound design environment that enables a user to combine, split, layer and chain their VST instruments and FX.
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New Sonic Arts Freestyle Features
1. Live PerformanceListen to and adjust your music productions with New Sonic Arts Freestyle based on incoming audio in real time.
Kushview Element
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
8 Kushview Element alternatives
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.
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Kushview Element Features
Modular System
Pedalboard 2
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
22 Pedalboard 2 alternatives
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.
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Pedalboard 2 Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsPedalboard 2 can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
2. Support for VST PluginsPedalboard 2 support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
Support for Audio Units Plugins
NanoHost
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
20 NanoHost alternatives
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.
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NanoHost Features
1. Support for VST PluginsNanoHost support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
Blue Cat's PatchWork
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
25 Blue Cat's PatchWork alternatives
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.
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