VSTHost AlternativesMusic Production Apps like VSTHost

VSTHost is described as 'Hostprogram for VST-Plugins with ASIO-Support' and is a music production app in the audio & music category. There are more than 10 alternatives to VSTHost for Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS and BSD. The best VSTHost alternative is Carla, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like VSTHost are Light Host, Pedalboard 2, Kushview Element and VSTStuff.

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VSTHost alternatives page was last updated Dec 3, 2024
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  1. Carla icon
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    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.

    43 Carla alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Carla Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Rack Effects
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Live Performance
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Support for MIDI
    7.  Ad-free

    Carla VS VSTHost

     
    • Carla is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to VSTHost.

    • Carla is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to VSTHost.

    • Carla is Free and Open SourceVSTHost is Free Personal and Open Source
  2. Light Host icon
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    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...

    8 Light Host alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.2.1) is from November 2016.

    Light Host Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins

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  3. Pedalboard 2 icon
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    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.

    25 Pedalboard 2 alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Pedalboard 2 Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Support for VST Plugins
    3.  Support for Audio Units Plugins

    Pedalboard 2 VS VSTHost

     
    Comments about Pedalboard 2 as an Alternative to VSTHost
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    More modern interface. Directsound works. Less crashes / Bugs. Not as

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    • Pedalboard 2 is Free and Open SourceVSTHost is Free Personal and Open Source
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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.

    20 Kushview Element alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Kushview Element Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Modular System

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  5. VSTStuff icon
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    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

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    VSTStuff Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  sound recorder

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  6. Cantabile icon
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    Cantabile is a music workstation for live performing musicians. Build your ideal rig - one that leaves you free to focus on giving your best performance.

    30 Cantabile alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows

    Cantabile Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Live Performance

    Cantabile VS VSTHost

     
    • Cantabile is the most popular commercial alternative to VSTHost.

    • Cantabile is Paid and ProprietaryVSTHost is Free Personal and Open Source
  7. SAVIHost icon
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    SAVIHost 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...

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    SAVIHost Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins

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

    29 Bidule alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Bidule Features

    1.  Modular System
    2.  Sound Effects

    Bidule VS VSTHost

     
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    Live, modular sound design environment that enables a user to combine, split, layer and chain their VST instruments and FX.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    New Sonic Arts Freestyle Features

    1.  Live Performance

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  10. NanoHost icon
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    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.

    22 NanoHost alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    NanoHost Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins

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    Rack Performer is a high-level modular environment hosting VST plugins and internal modules (over 100 and counting), with MIDI support, multi-channel audio I/O and internal processing, complete automatic patch-delay compensation, sample accurate sequencing, low jitter and...

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    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Rack Performer Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Live Performance
    3.  Modular System

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  12. Gig Performer icon
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    Build and control your live music rig with Gig Performer to transform and elevate your live performing experience by gaining complete control over the sound of your instrument or voice.

    28 Gig Performer alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Gig Performer Features

    1.  Sound Effects
    2.  OSC Remote

    Gig Performer VS VSTHost

     
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