Reaktor Alternatives

Reaktor is described as 'Native Instruments Reaktor is a virtual, modular synthesis platform. REAKTOR also provides a platform for modular synthesis in the form of Blocks – a range of sound generating and sound shaping modules' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Reaktor for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Reaktor alternative is VCV Rack, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Reaktor are Pure Data, Max/MSP, DISTRHO Cardinal and Kushview Element.

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  1. VCV Rack icon
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    VCV Rack is a modular synthesizer inspired by Eurorack systems. It acts a host for virtual modules which perform various audio processes. E.G. oscillators, filters, envelope generators, sequencers and more that can be connected freely in almost limitless combinations.

    28 VCV Rack alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • VCV Rack is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Reaktor.

    • VCV Rack is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Reaktor.

    • VCV Rack is Free and Open SourceReaktor is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Pure Data icon
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    Pd (aka Pure Data) is a real-time graphical programming environment for audio, video, and graphical processing. It is the third major branch of the family of patcher programming languages known as Max (Max/FTS, ISPW Max, Max/MSP, jMax, etc.

    46 Pure Data alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. Max/MSP icon
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    Interactive visual programming environment for music, audio, and media

    In use for over twenty years by performers, composers, artists, scientists, teachers, and students, Max is the way to make your computer do things that reflect your individual ideas and dreams.

    Max gives yo.

    44 Max/MSP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
    • Max/MSP is the most popular commercial alternative to Reaktor.

    • Max/MSP is Paid and ProprietaryReaktor is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Cardinal is a free and open-source virtual modular synthesizer plugin based on VCV Rack but with a focus on being a fully self-contained plugin version. It's available as CLAP, LV2, VST2 and VST3 audio plugin for FreeBSD, Linux, macOS and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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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
     
  6. PraxisLIVE icon
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    PraxisLIVE is an open-source, visual programming environment. Experiment with and create projects using a visual patching system coupled with the power of programming in Java, Processing and GLSL.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. GSN Composer icon
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    The GSN COMPOSER is a free web-based visual programming environment for online multimedia processing. Typical areas of usage are education, research, entertainment, special effects, or arts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • GSN Composer is the most popular Web-based alternative to Reaktor.

    • GSN Composer is Free and ProprietaryReaktor is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Cabbage Studio is a sophisticated combination of DAW and audio development environment. The studio offers a modular interface for constructing sounds driven by Csound with the power of .

    28 Cabbage Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
    • Cabbage Studio is the most popular Android alternative to Reaktor.

    • Cabbage Studio is Free and Open SourceReaktor is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. Zupiter icon
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    I wanted to build a music creation tool that is easy to use, accessible and free. Zupiter is a synthesizer and step-sequencer that runs in a browser, meaning you don't even need to download and install any software to use it.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. miRack icon
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    miRack is a Eurorack-style modular synthesizer, playground, and fx. It aims to provide user experience and audio quality close to those of the real Eurorack hardware.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • miRack is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Reaktor.

    • miRack is Paid and ProprietaryReaktor is Freemium and Proprietary
  11. 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
     
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