VSTStuff Alternatives

VSTStuff is described as 'Ideal solution to play and record audio files, load VST audio effect plugins and connect these to the VSTStuff audio player' and is an app in the audio & music category. There are more than 10 alternatives to VSTStuff for Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS and BSD. The best VSTStuff alternative is Carla, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like VSTStuff are Light Host, Pedalboard 2, VSTHost and Cantabile.

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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.

    44 Carla alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

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

    • Carla is Free and Open SourceVSTStuff is Free and Proprietary
  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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
     
  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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  4. 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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Cantabile is the most popular commercial alternative to VSTStuff.

    • Cantabile is Paid and ProprietaryVSTStuff is Free and Proprietary
  5. 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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    29 Bidule alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  7. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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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...

    25 Rack Performer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    vPlayer is a standalone software developed for quick testing new vst/au instruments without the need to use any DAW. But also for playing a quick loading jam session using your favourite instruments, playing up to 4 instruments at same time using up to 4 different keyboards and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  10. 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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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