Recommended Audio Tools
Cross-Platform
- Tidalcycles - you are probably on my website because of this suite of software. a no-brainer for algorithmic music tooling
- DIN is Noise - one of the most interesting perspectives on (bezier-)synthesis
- Automatonism - an inviting use of Pure Data for modular synthesis
- VCV Rack - avoid spending thousands of dollars
Windows
- Virtual Audio Cable - not to be confused with VB-Cable! The best option for software routing within the windows ecosystem
- LoopMidi - required midi loopback for complex and shared system routing
- Asio4All - if you have a high latency tolerance, this provides a necessary audio layer within Windows
- Synchronous Audio Router - a modern solution to the windows audio routing issue
- OBS-VirtualCam - a requirement in the quarantine age
- OBS-Asio - another requirement in the quarantine age - utilize specific asio device channels!
Linux
- Carla - Amazing audio plugin and routing host.
- QJackCTL - The best no-frills jack audio management system. The included patchbay system is criminally underutilized for automating complex routings.
- Calf Plugins - ultra-fast synths and mastering plugins
Mac
Preface - I do not own a modern macintosh machine so my experience is limited here.
- BlackHole - the new competition for macintosh audio routing. prefered to JackPilot
Plugins/VSTs/etc
- Suzuki Kentaro Plugins - Easily some of the best Max4Live utilities around with exceptional UIs
- Madrona Labs - Kaivo and Aalto have made their way into my regular plugin arsenal