VCV Rack explained

VCV Rack
Author:Andrew Belt[1] [2]
Latest Release Version:2.5.2
Latest Release Date:[3]
Programming Language:C++
Operating System:Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows
Genre:modular synthesizer
License:GPL license V3[4] and proprietary for some graphics and 3rd party modules

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 and support for polyphonic signals.[7]

Version 2.0.0 was officially announced in September of 2021[8] and released in November 30, 2021.

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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Grosse . Darwin . Open Source Synthesis: Behind The Scenes With VCV Rack Creator Andrew Belt . Synthtopia . 31 August 2019 . 22 January 2018.
  2. Web site: VCV Rack . GitHub . 31 August 2019 . en.
  3. Web site: 26 June 2024 . Rack/CHANGELOG.md . VCV Rack on Github.
  4. Web site: Rack. . 26 October 2021.
  5. Web site: A guide to VCV Rack, a software Eurorack modular you can use for free. Ted Pallas. 7 December 2017 . CDM.
  6. Web site: VCV Rack - Open-source modular synthesiser. 6 March 2018. Mark Strauss. residentadvisor.net.
  7. Web site: VCV Rack hits 1.0; why you need this free modular now. Peter Kirn. 19 June 2019. cdm.link.
  8. Web site: VCV Rack 2. 26 October 2021. VCVrack.com.
  9. Web site: Is VCV Rack available as a VST/AU/AAX plugin for DAWs?. 26 July 2019. VCVrack.com.

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