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.
Universal Plug Alternatives
Universal Plug is described as 'Ever get a new DAW you really, really liked, only to realize it won’t host the plugins you want to use?' and is an app in the audio & music category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Universal Plug for Windows, Mac, Linux and BSD. The best Universal Plug alternative is Carla, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Universal Plug are Kushview Element, Pedalboard 2, VSTHost and Plogue Bidule.
Alternatives list
45 Carla 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.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
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
Plogue Bidule is a modular audio software with full VST, Audio Unit and Rewire support.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
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24 New Sonic Arts Freestyle alternativesLive, modular sound design environment that enables a user to combine, split, layer and chain their VST instruments and FX.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
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22 NanoHost alternativesNanoHost 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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28 Blue Cat's PatchWork alternativesBlue 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.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
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2 DDMF Metaplugin alternativesMetaplugin is a plugin that loads other plugins. As simple as that. Build your own effect networks with this plugin wrapper using any VST/VST3 (and AU, if you’re on Mac) effect you already have on your harddisk.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
Superplugin is a complementary plugin to DDMF Metaplugin. It utilizes the same complex plugin chaining system and is suitable for creating simpler chains. The built-in 4-band frequency splitter adds complexity to its operations.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
KSHMR Chain is an innovative utility that instantly copies your plugin chain from one track to countless others. Say goodbye to Copy & Paste.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
- Mac
19 audioström LiveProfessor alternativesLiveProfessor is a live oriented plugin host for Windows and OSX. LiveProfessor makes it easy to create a powerful, portable and flexible effect rack using VST or AU plugins.
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