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.

    29 VCV Rack alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  4. 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...

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. 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

    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.

    35 PraxisLIVE alternatives

    Cost / License

    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
     
  8. 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
     
  9. Bidule icon
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    Plogue Bidule is a modular audio software with full VST, Audio Unit and Rewire support.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  11. AudioNodes icon
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    A digital audio workstation, modular synthesizer, and audio editor to create music, audio effects, and audio experiments.

    26 AudioNodes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
     
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