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Max/MSP Alternatives & Similar Tools
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Glicol
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Earsketch
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Web platform that teaches music production and coding through interactive projects combining Python or JavaScript programming with a built-in digital audio workstation.
Gibber
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Soundtoys
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Audioshake
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AI-powered audio separation platform isolating vocals, instruments, dialogue, and effects from any audio file.
Sonic Pi
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TidalCycles
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Open-source live coding environment for algorithmic music patterns written in Haskell, using SuperCollider for audio synthesis and MIDI output.
FoxDot
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Live coding environment for music built on Python, enabling musicians and artists to create and perform music through real-time code manipulation.
Kilohearts
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