carla ☆
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Description:
Audio plugin host supporting LADSPA, LV2, VST2/3, SF2 and more
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2.5.10@1  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: audio plugins vst ladspa lv2 jack
Install: brew install carla
About:
Carla is a feature-rich, cross-platform audio plugin host designed for professional audio production and live performance. It supports a wide array of plugin formats including LADSPA, LV2, VST2/3, and SF2, allowing users to integrate diverse audio tools into their workflow. Its primary value is providing a stable and flexible bridge between different plugin standards and JACK-based audio systems.
Key Features:
  • Supports LADSPA, LV2, VST2/3, SF2, and other plugin formats
  • Advanced patchbay for flexible audio and MIDI routing
  • Carla-Rack and Carla-Patchbay for live performance
  • Scriptable via Python for automation
Use Cases:
  • Hosting and organizing VST and LV2 plugins in a standalone environment
  • Live audio processing and routing for stage performances
  • Bridging plugins between different audio standards (e.g., LV2 to VST)
Alternatives:
  • JACK – Carla is a plugin host that runs on top of a system like JACK, which handles the low-level audio routing.
  • Carla – Carla is a plugin host that runs on top of a system like JACK, which handles the low-level audio routing.
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
Dependencies: pyqt@5, qt@5, fluid-synth, liblo, libmagic, libsndfile, python@3.14, alsa-lib, freetype, libx11, mesa, pulseaudio, sdl2
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
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