VCV Rack
The eurorack simulator for Windows/Mac/Linux
Ranked #7 in Music production software with a free plan.
VCV Rack is a free and open-source Eurorack simulator for Windows, Mac, and Linux. It provides a modular synthesiser platform that emulates hardware modules in software.
At a glance
| Best for | musicians seeking affordable modular synthesis |
From VCV Rack's own website.
Company facts
| Social profiles | X, Facebook, Instagram, GitHub |
Facilities and features
Its website also mentions:
- API
What stands out
VCV Rack remains free and open-source for users and developers.
“For this reason, VCV Rack will always remain free and open-source so that users and developers can freely explore their ideas.”VCV Rack, own website
The product allows users to use VST plugins inside the environment.
“Use VST plugins inside VCV Rack Sound Stage Simulated 3D room reverb Drums”VCV Rack, own website
How it ranks
VCV Rack is ranked 7th of 10 in Music production software with a free plan (Lister Score 78.0).
#7 in Music production software with a free plan · Lister Score 78.0
Remains free and open-source for users and developers.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 10; buying information on its own site 8.
“VCV Rack - The Eurorack Simulator for Windows/Mac/Linux”VCV Rack, own website
“For this reason, VCV Rack will always remain free and open-source so that users and developers can freely explore their ideas.”VCV Rack, own website
| Rank | Music production software with a free plan | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kit | 90.0 |
| 2 | Stable Audio | 88.0 |
| 3 | LANDR | 86.0 |
| 4 | Suno | 86.0 |
| 5 | Audiotool | 78.0 |
| 6 | Boomy | 78.0 |
| 7 | VCV Rack | 78.0 |
| 8 | Audacity | 76.0 |
| 9 | LMMS | 74.0 |
| 10 | Tracktion Waveform | 74.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How does VCV Rack rank on Lister?
VCV Rack is ranked 7th of 10 in Music production software with a free plan (Lister Score 78.0).