VCV Rack is a

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cross-platform

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Overview

VCV Rack is a

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virtual

: 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. Version 1.0.0 added a stable API, a multithreading engine and support for polyphonic signals. Version 2.0.0 was officially announced in September of 2021 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 CV/gate (an abbreviation of ''control voltage/gate'') is an analog method of controlling synthesizers, drum machines, and similar equipment with external sequencers. The control voltage typically controls pitch and the gate signal controls note ...

and digital

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signals. The software can also connect to other VST plugins though the modul
"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.

References

External links

VCV Rack website
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