SAVIHost Alternatives
SAVIHost is described as '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' and is an app. There are eight alternatives to SAVIHost for Windows, Mac, Linux and BSD. The best SAVIHost alternative is Carla, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SAVIHost are Light Host, Kushview Element, VSTStuff and VSTHost.
- Free • Proprietary
- 43 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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
- International
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
Carla Features
- 8 Light Host alternatives
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...
License model
- Free • Open Source
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- Mac
DiscontinuedThe latest version (1.2.1) is from November 2016.
Light Host Features
- 20 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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Kushview Element Features
VSTStuff is an ideal solution to play and record audio files, load VST audio effect plugins and connect these to the VSTStuff audio player.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
Country of Origin
Hungary
EU
Platforms
- Windows
VSTStuff Features
License model
- Free Personal • Open Source
Application type
Country of Origin
Austria
EU
Platforms
- Windows
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
Pedalboard 2 Features
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.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Country of Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
- Windows
NanoHost Features
- 28 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.
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows