vamp-plugin-sdk
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Description:
Audio processing plugin system sdk
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: audio plugins sdk analysis c++
Install: brew install vamp-plugin-sdk
About:
The Vamp Plugin SDK provides a standardized C++ API for developing audio analysis plugins that extract descriptive features from audio signals. It enables developers to create cross-platform plugins that can be integrated into various audio applications for tasks like onset detection, pitch tracking, and spectral analysis. The system is designed to separate the analysis algorithm from the host application, facilitating interoperability across different software environments.
Key Features:
  • Cross-platform C++ API for audio feature extraction
  • Standardized plugin architecture for interoperability
  • Support for real-time and offline audio analysis
  • Extensive documentation and example implementations
Use Cases:
  • Developing custom audio analysis plugins for music information retrieval
  • Integrating spectral and temporal feature extraction into audio applications
  • Creating cross-compatible analysis tools for research and commercial use
Alternatives:
  • LADSPA – LADSPA focuses on audio effects rather than feature extraction, lacking Vamp's specialized analysis framework
  • JUCE – JUCE is a broader framework for audio plugin development, not specifically optimized for analysis feature extraction
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