Software:VCV Rack
| Original author(s) | Andrew Belt[1][2] |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 2.1.0
/ 26 February 2022[3] |
| Repository | github |
| Written in | C++ |
| Operating system | Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows |
| Type | modular synthesizer |
| License | GPL license V3[4] and proprietary for some graphics and 3rd party modules |
| Website | vcvrack |
VCV Rack is a free and open-source cross-platform software modular synthesizer.
Overview
VCV Rack is a free open-source virtual modular synthesizer: multiple modules can be connected to synthesize a sound. By default, the software contains several VCOs, LFOs, mixers, and other standard synthesizer modules. However, more can be added as plugins through the VCV Rack website.[5][6]
Version 1.0.0 added a stable API, a multithreading engine[3] and support for polyphonic signals.[7]
Version 2.0.0 was officially announced in September of 2021[8] and released in November 30, 2021.[3]
Interconnectivity
In addition to the above features, VCV Rack can also connect to other hardware and software by outputting analog CV/gate and digital USB or MIDI signals. The software can also connect to other VST plugins though the module "host". The ability to use VCV Rack itself as a VST plugin within other audio applications was added upon the release of Rack 2.0.[9]
References
- ↑ Grosse, Darwin (22 January 2018). "Open Source Synthesis: Behind The Scenes With VCV Rack Creator Andrew Belt". http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2018/01/22/open-source-synthesis-behind-the-scenes-with-vcv-rack-creator-andrew-belt/.
- ↑ "VCV Rack" (in en). https://github.com/orgs/VCVRack/people.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Rack/CHANGELOG.md". 26 February 2022. https://github.com/VCVRack/Rack/blob/v2/CHANGELOG.md.
- ↑ "Rack". 26 October 2021. https://github.com/VCVRack/Rack/blob/v2/LICENSE-GPLv3.txt.
- ↑ Ted Pallas, ed (7 December 2017). "A guide to VCV Rack, a software Eurorack modular you can use for free". http://cdm.link/2017/12/introduction-vcv-rack-free-open-modular-computer/.
- ↑ Mark Strauss, ed (6 March 2018). "VCV Rack - Open-source modular synthesiser". https://www.residentadvisor.net/reviews/22694.
- ↑ Peter Kirn, ed (19 June 2019). "VCV Rack hits 1.0; why you need this free modular now". http://cdm.link/2019/06/vcv-rack-free-modular-now-1-0/.
- ↑ "VCV Rack 2". 26 October 2021. https://community.vcvrack.com/t/vcv-rack-2/14027/.
- ↑ "Is VCV Rack available as a VST/AU/AAX plugin for DAWs?". 26 July 2019. https://vcvrack.com/manual/FAQ.html#is-vcv-rack-available-as-a-vst-au-aax-plugin-for-daws/.
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