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Plogue Bidule vs Carla: catalog facts
Plogue BiduleCarla
Paid

Requires a paid license or subscription. Trial availability and licensing depend on the…

Free

Free to download; the project accepts donations.

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Hosts supported audio plug-ins
  • Builds reusable processing arrangements
  • Supports many plugin formats plus SF2 and SFZ files
  • Rack and patchbay modes as well as JACK multi-client
  • Requires learning a modular routing workflow and purchasing a license.
  • Built around JACK, which has a learning curve
  • Rack mode does not support plugins with non-stereo channels
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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