[Rack Module Synthesizer] VCV Rack v2.6.3 [WiN, MacOSX, LiNUX] (62MB)

31/03/2025 | STANDALONE LiNUX WiN MAC | 62 MB

Installation method:Direct install, no activation version.

The VCV Rack 2 is an Eurorack based synthesizersThe virtual platform.

Dark Room Mode - Adjustable room brightness to protect your eyes.
Module Selection - Save, share, edit and move module selections.
Enhanced Module Browser - Zoom, bookmark and sort your module collection.

darkroom mode
Protect your eyes at night with adjustable room brightness.

Module Selection
Save, share, edit and move module selections.

Enhanced Module Browser
Zoom, bookmark and sort your collection of modules.

DAW plug-in (software component)
Rack Pro only
VST2 + more plugin formats coming soon!
Saving Patches in Your DAW Project
Using Multiple Rack Instances
offline (computing)
Rendering Musical Instruments/Effects Plug-ins
Up to 16 audio inputs/outputs
16 MIDI I/O
parameterization

Explore VCV RACK
Virtual Modular Platform Based on the Eurorack Synthesizer

do
Modular synthesis basics and advanced patching techniques.

execution in real time
sound and process real-time audio.

COMPOSE is produced using algorithmic and generative techniques
Unique rhythm and melody.

record (video or audio)
Complete multi-track productions and design your own synthesizer patches.

EXTEND
Go beyond hardware limitations with polyphonic cables, module preset sharing, Total Patch calls, and more.

With hardware and software
Integrated Multi-interface I/O for audio or CV.
Polyphonic MIDI I/O for hardware control.
VST plug-in for hosting VCV racks in a DAW (Pro only).
Host the VST plug-in in the Rack and use VCV Host (sold separately) to control parameters via CV.

module (in software)
30+ built-in modules with all the tools you need to get started.
170+ official modules from the makers of Eurorack.
The VCV library offers 2000+ modules.
Develop your own modules with the C++ VCV SDK.

Update Log:

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2.6.3 (2025-03-26)
Fixed an issue that prevented it from starting on Windows 7.
Rack Pro
Audio Unit: Fixed a crash that occurred when using VCV MIDI mapping to control multiple parameters.

2.6.2 (2025-03-17)
Fixed problem with patches made from Rack ≤2.6.0 loading incorrect audio drivers.
Fixes an issue with the Mac installer creating duplicate app bundles.

2.6.1 (2025-03-14)
Add UI translations of the following fonts:
German (language)
Spanish language
French (language)
Italian (language)
Chinese (Simplified)
dictionary
Add Chinese, Japanese and emoji fonts.
Accepts Unicode text in text fields.
Added "View > UI scale" menu setting.
Add note voltage constants to the Parameter Expression Calculator, such as C4v, A#5v, Gb0v, and so on.
Allows installation on the Mac to the user's Applications and Plug-ins folder.
After creating a new patch, remember the last patch and select the folder.
Fixes problem with loading/saving patches on Mac x64.
Fixed a problem with non-ASCII audio device names appearing blank on Windows.
Fix keyboard command mappings and names on non-QWERTY keyboard layouts.
Use the Mac native arrow key commands to navigate the text fields.
Rack Pro
Fix The automation parameter value is reset to 0.0 when initialized in VST3 for some DAWs.
Allows the VST3 plug-in to receive MIDI CCs, bends, and 16 MIDI channels after channel touch.
Improved CLAP plugin loading speed.
crux
: Fixes the DC filter accuracy of the right input when normalized to the left input in VCV Audio 2.
Changing the default MIDI CC number of the VCV MIDI CC to CV changes the VCV CV to the default MIDI CC number of the MIDI CC module to be 1-16 instead of 0-15.
API
Add Widget::KeyBaseEvent::isKeyCommand() to check for keyboard commands on all keyboard layouts.
Add the settings::language global variable.
Add string:: UTF32toUTF8(), UTF8toUTF32() and UTF8*() functions.
Updated to zstd 1.5.6 and libarchive 3.7.7.
Update RtAudio.

2.6.0 (2024-11-20)
Added the ability to grab all plugs stacked on a port using the "All Cables" menu item.
When placing plugs on ports, always stack them on top of other plugs.
Use the keyboard command F4 to add View > Zoom to Fit Module to the menu bar.
Use the keyboard command Ctrl+F4 to add "Scale to Fit" to the module context menu.
Add "View > Mouse wheel" setting to make the mouse wheel zoom instead of scroll.
Add the parameter value functions vtobpm() and bpmtov().
On non-QWERTY keyboards, use QWERTY keyboard positions instead of letters to represent keyboard commands.
Renders a 2-step linear/radial gradient in SVG with any stop offsets and transforms.
Rack Pro
Fix VST3 plugin forces DAW MIDI input to channel 1.
Allows the VST3 plug-in to receive MIDI CCs, bends, and channel aftertouch.
Core
MIDI to CV: When releasing the sustain pedal in monophonic mode, turn off the Threshold if no notes are held down.
API
Do not merge SDK packages for Mac-x64 and Mac-arm64.
Updated to libcurl 8.10.0 and OpenSSL 3.3.2.
Add the dsp::MidiParser class.

VCV Rack 2 is a virtual platform based on Eurorack synthesizers.

Dark room mode - Save your eyes at night with adjustable room brightness.
Module selections - Save, share, edit, and move around selections of modules.
Enhanced module browser - Zoom, favorite, and sort your module collection.

Dark room mode
Save your eyes at night with adjustable room brightness.

Module selections
Save, share, edit, and move around selections of modules.

Enhanced module browser
Zoom, favorite, and sort your module collection.

DAW plugin
only in Rack Pro
VST2 + more plugin formats coming soon
Save patches inside your DAW project
Use multiple Rack instances
Render offline
Instrument/effect plugin
Up to 16 audio inputs/outputs
16 MIDI inputs/outputs
Parameter automation

DISCOVER VCV RACK
the virtual modular platform based on Eurorack synthesizers

LEARN
modular synthesis basics and advanced patch techniques.

PERFORM
sounds in real-time and process live audio.

COMPOSE
unique rhythms and melodies with algorithmic and generative techniques.

RECORD
complete multi-track pieces and design your own synth patches.

EXTEND
beyond hardware limitations with polyphonic cables, module preset sharing, total patch recall, and more.

Integrate with hardware and software
Multi-interface input/output for audio or CV.
Polyphonic MIDI input/output for hardware control.
VST plugin for hosting VCV Rack in your DAW (Pro only).
Host VST plugins inside Rack and control parameters with CV using VCV Host (purchased separately).

Modules
30+ built-in modules with all the tools you need to get started.
170+ official modules from Eurorack manufacturers.
2000+ modules available on the VCV Library.
Develop your own modules with the C++ VCV SDK.

Changelog.

Click to view

2.6.3 (2025-03-26)
Fix failure to launch on Windows 7.
Rack Pro
Audio Unit: Fix crash when controlling multiple parameters with VCV MIDI Map.

2.6.2 (2025-03-17)
Fix incorrect audio driver being loaded from patches made in Rack ≤2.6.0.
Fix Mac installer creating duplicate app bundle.

2.6.1 (2025-03-14)
Add UI translations for.
German
Spanish
French
Italian
Chinese (Simplified)
Japanese
Add Chinese, Japanese, and emoji fonts.
Accept Unicode text in text fields.
Add "View > UI scale" menu setting.
Add note voltage constants to parameter expression evaluator such as C4v, A#5v, Gb0v, etc.
Allow installing to user Applications and plugin folders on Mac.
Remember last patch and selection folder after creating a new patch.
Fix loading/saving patches on Mac x64.
Fix non-ASCII audio device names displaying as blank on Windows.
Fix key command mapping and names on non-QWERTY keyboard layouts.
Use Mac-native arrow key commands for navigating text fields.
Rack Pro
Fix automation parameter values resetting to 0.0 upon initialization in VST3 in some DAWs.
Allow VST3 plugin to receive 16 MIDI channels of MIDI CC, pitch bend, and channel aftertouch.
Improve CLAP plugin loading speed.
Core
Fix DC filter accuracy of Right input when normalled to Left input in VCV Audio 2.
Change default MIDI CC numbers of VCV MIDI CC to CV and VCV CV to MIDI CC modules to 1-16 instead of 0-15.
API
Add Widget::KeyBaseEvent::isKeyCommand() for checking key commands on all keyboard layouts.
Add settings::language global variable.
Add string::UTF32toUTF8(), UTF8toUTF32(), and UTF8*() functions.
Update to zstd 1.5.6 and libarchive 3.7.7.
Update RtAudio.

2.6.0 (2024-11-20)
Add ability to grab all plugs stacked on a port with the "All cables" menu item.
When dropping a plug on a port, always stack it on top of other plugs.
Add "View > Zoom to fit modules" to menu bar with key command F4.
Add "Zoom to fit" to module context menu with key command Ctrl+F4.
Add "View > Mouse wheel" setting to make mouse wheel zoom instead of scroll.
Add parameter value functions vtobpm() and bpmtov().
On non-QWERTY keyboards, use QWERTY key positions for key commands instead of letters.
Render 2-stop linear/radial gradients with any stop offsets and transformations in SVG.
Rack Pro
Fix VST3 plugin forcing DAW MIDI input to channel 1.
Allow VST3 plugin to receive MIDI CC, pitch bend, and channel aftertouch.
Core
MIDI to CV: When sustain pedal is released in monophonic mode, turn off gate if no notes are held.
API
Don't combine SDK packages for Mac-x64 and Mac-arm64.
Update to libcurl 8.10.0 and OpenSSL 3.3.2.
Add dsp::MidiParser class.

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