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Description:
Audio Connection Kit
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: audio routing multimedia low-latency pro-audio
Install: brew install jack
About:
JACK (JACK Audio Connection Kit) is a professional-grade audio server and API designed for low-latency, synchronous audio and MIDI data transfer between applications. It allows multiple applications to connect to a single audio interface and route audio streams flexibly. This makes it the standard for professional audio production on Linux and macOS.
Key Features:
  • Ultra-low latency audio routing
  • Graph-based connection management
  • Support for both audio and MIDI data
  • Synchronous operation for professional workflows
Use Cases:
  • Connecting Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) to audio hardware
  • Routing audio between different applications for live performance
  • Setting up complex audio pipelines for recording and mixing
Alternatives:
  • PipeWire – A modern multimedia server that aims to replace both PulseAudio and JACK, offering similar low-latency features with better device management.
  • PulseAudio – A general-purpose sound server focused on consumer use cases, offering higher latency but better plug-and-play support than JACK.
Version History
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Sep 10, 2025 10:25pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 632b65d5
Aug 9, 2024 6:22pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 3ee825b0
Dec 28, 2023 3:08pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 18bec7b3
Feb 19, 2023 6:12am 0 VERSION_BUMP d6c6c0e7
Feb 12, 2023 7:04pm 0 VERSION_BUMP d2fbf9b8
Feb 12, 2023 7:04pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 58092475
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