Free VST Host Application Roundup! After covering numerous free VST plugins so far in our bpb Freeware Studio series (aka Free VST Plugins Directory), now would be the right time to take a look at the best free VST host applications currently available. Various different types of VST host apps were included in the list, from fairly basic ones useful for plugin testing, to modular DAWs, trackers, and some full-featured live performance hosts. Free VST Host Applications Follow the links for screenshots & download info: Ableton Live Lite 8 [DAW] by Ableton (Mac, Windows) // Ends May 31st!
People often mention Reaper as a free VST host, but please note that Reaper is actually commercial software with a 30-day trial period. Although the actual software installation never expires, you should purchase a licence if you use it longer than 30 days (there is however Reaper v0.999 which is still available for free, many thanks to vian for sharing the info in the comments!). MuLab FREE is my favorite freeware VST host application. Start :
Incorporated | NINJAM. NINJAM [about] [download] [public servers] [music made with NINJAM] [NINJAM forum] What is NINJAM? NINJAM is open source (GPL) software to allow people to make real music together via the Internet. Every participant can hear every other participant. Each user can also tweak their personal mix to his or her liking. NINJAM uses compressed audio which allows it to work with any instrument or combination of instruments. Since the inherent latency of the Internet prevents true realtime synchronization of the jam2, and playing with latency is weird (and often uncomfortable), NINJAM provides a solution by making latency (and the weirdness) much longer.
Latency in NINJAM is measured in measures, and that's what makes it interesting. The NINJAM client records and streams synchronized intervals of music between participants. Part tool, part toy, NINJAM is designed with an emphasis on musical experimentation and expression. How does NINJAM work? Download NINJAM A server setup guide is here. Mixcraft 6. Features - Standing Water Studios.
REAPER | Audio Production Without Limits. Samplitude Silver - SoundCloud Edition.