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VCV RackCardinal
Freemium

Rack 2 is free; VCV+ and some modules are paid.

 Free

Free and open source.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Web
  • Large library of free and paid modules
  • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
  • 1382 built-in modules with nothing extra to install
  • Works as AU, CLAP, LV2, VST2 and VST3 plugin or standalone
  • Some modules and features require payment
  • Modular patching has a learning curve
  • Cannot load external Rack modules
  • Modular patching has a learning curve for newcomers
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
Open source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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