VCV Rack
6.7#9 in software synthesizers$149 one-timeFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitVCV Rack vs Vital
What both publish
| Fact | VCV Rack | Vital |
|---|---|---|
| Product | VCV Rack is a virtual modular platform based on Eurorack synthesizers. | Vital is a spectral warping wavetable synthesizer. |
| Support | Rack Free includes community support, while Rack Pro includes professional support. | Subscribers receive prioritized support through private Discord channels or the forum. |
| System requirements | Rack requires Windows 7+, macOS 10.9+, or Linux, 1 GB memory, and 1 GB disk space; dedicated Nvidia or AMD graphics are recommended. | Supported systems are Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+ on Intel or Apple Silicon, and Ubuntu Linux 18.04+; 64-bit and OpenGL 3+ are required. |
VCV Rack plans
- Rack 2 FreeFree
- Rack 2 Pro$149, paid once
Vital plans
- BasicFree
- Subscription$5 a month
- Plus$25, paid once
- Pro$80, paid once
Pick VCV Rack if…
It suits people learning modular synthesis, performing in real time, composing algorithmically or generatively, or recording multiple tracks. Rack Pro may suit DAW users who need plugin formats and offline rendering; VCV Host is a separate purchase for hosting VST plugins inside Rack.
Pick Vital if…
Vital suits musicians and sound designers looking for a wavetable synth with extensive modulation and sample-to-wavetable tools. It supports MPE and microtonal tuning, and runs on listed desktop operating systems.