pluginval
An open-source, cross-platform tool for validating and testing audio plugins for compatibility problems.
Open sourceBy Tracktion
2 more ways to get pluginval
Chocolateychoco install pluginval
Homebrewbrew install --cask pluginval
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About pluginval
pluginval is a validation and testing tool for audio plugins, created by Tracktion to improve plugin compatibility and encourage good programming practice between hosts and plugins. It loads a plugin and runs it through a series of tests to find problems before users hit them in a DAW.
Tracktion released it as open source so plugin developers can use it on their own work, and it runs a showcase of plugins tested with it. It suits audio plugin developers rather than musicians.
Strengths
- Catches plugin compatibility problems before release
- Cross-platform
- Open source and maintained by a DAW developer
Limitations
- Aimed at plugin developers, not musicians
- Passing its tests does not guarantee every host will behave the same
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree and open source.
- License
- Open source, license not stated
- Developer
- Tracktion
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Account
- Not required
- Works offline
- Yes
- Best suited for
- Audio plugin developers testing builds before release
- Categories
- Audio tools, Developer tools
- Last verified
- Added