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VCV Rack

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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.

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License model

  • FreeOpen Source

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
4.5 / 5 Avg rating (6)
24likes
5comments

Features

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  1.  Modular System
  2.  Standalone
  3.  Synthesizer
  4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
  5.  Works Offline
  6.  Support for MIDI
  7.  Virtual Instrument
  8.  Live Performance
  9.  Music Looper
  10.  Music Sequencer

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VCV Rack information

  • Developed by

    Unknown
  • Licensing

    Open Source and Free product.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 4.5
  • Alternatives

    26 alternatives listed
  • Supported Languages

    • English

AlternativeTo Category

Audio & Music

Our users have written 5 comments and reviews about VCV Rack, and it has gotten 24 likes

VCV Rack was added to AlternativeTo by joe_meg on Nov 29, 2017 and this page was last updated Jan 27, 2021.

Comments and Reviews

   
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Top Positive Comment
Guest
Dec 6, 2021
1

a great modular enviroment.

guoiewbvc923
Jun 14, 2024
0

The free version is open source, but the paid one is not. The plugin version of VCV Rack is paid and not open source. Even though the free version is open source, you can't commit any changes. If you don't like that the plugin version costs and is not open source, that the program connects to a server, or that you can't commit any changes, take a look at Cardinal by DISTRHO.

Nestor Numbers
Jan 25, 2025

I would say the base programm is open source, but not all rack modules are open source. Great thing about the paid version is that it can run as VST / AU / ... in other DAW's

Sivapong Khajornvate
Mar 26, 2024
0

Very Good VST and It's free

David
Oct 19, 2018
1

Probably the best sounding modular synth on the free market. In many cases, it sounds exactly like the Eurorack hardware it was made to emulate.

Comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uhsi0aN0ew

The GUI is perfect. The randomize tool is great for inspiration. The essentials are all free while access to more custom premium modules is just a click away. Beautiful all around.

Lura
Jan 8, 2018
0

static compiled, open source, customizable

What is VCV Rack?

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. It is currently in beta, but fully functional and actively developed. It also has a thriving community of 3rd party developers who produce a wide variety of plug-in modules.

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