ecasound ☆
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Description:
Multitrack-capable audio recorder and effect processor
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2.9.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: audio recording multitrack processing jack alsa
Install: brew install ecasound
About:
Ecasound is a command-line multitrack audio recorder and effect processor designed for both live and studio use. It allows users to chain multiple audio inputs, outputs, and effects, supporting a wide range of sound formats and hardware interfaces. Its core value lies in providing robust, scriptable, and non-linear audio processing capabilities.
Key Features:
  • Multitrack recording and mixing
  • Real-time effect processing with LADSPA, LV2, and other plugins
  • Scriptable via command-line and ECI (Ecasound Control Interface)
  • Supports JACK, ALSA, and various audio file formats
Use Cases:
  • Live audio processing and effects chaining
  • Automated batch processing of audio files
  • Building complex audio routing setups with JACK
Alternatives:
  • Ardour – Ardour is a full-featured Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) with a graphical interface, while Ecasound is primarily command-line driven and excels at scripting and server-side processing.
  • SoX – SoX is excellent for simple file conversion and single-effect processing, whereas Ecasound is built for complex multitrack routing and live effect chains.
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
Dependencies: jack, libsamplerate, libsndfile, alsa-lib
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 13, 2025 4:19pm 0 VERSION_BUMP fb2ce5b8
Sep 10, 2023 11:33pm 0 VERSION_BUMP dc4ca8b1
Dec 2, 2022 8:36am 0 VERSION_BUMP 5f9bd6f1
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