VCV Rack

If you're a music producer, a sound engineer or just like to study audio sciences, you probably understand the importance of specialized tools in this field of work.

Knowing that nowadays having powerful hardware without the appropriate software is pointless, you can take advantage of technologies' latest advances regarding audio development. One of these tools is VCV Rack.

First things first, deploying this piece of software on your computer doesn't require any form of installation, as merely extracting the archive it comes packed in and launching the executable should suffice.

More so, that means it won't create any additional files or folders on your computer or tamper with any of your Windows registry entries.

Before you can start using this app on your computer, you must register for an account on its homepage, since that's the only place you can manage and import plugins into your virtual Eurorack.

Getting to the homepage can be done by clicking the "Register" button on the top toolbar. After signing up, you need to log into the program with the newly generated account.

Once you launch the app, it's likely that you'll notice an empty Eurorack and a bunch of buttons and menus available in the top section of the window. The "File" menu enables you to save your current rack as a VCV file on your PC and open it later.

Adding modules to your rack can be quickly done by right-clicking anywhere in the window and selecting your preferred entries from the menu. Importing tools can be done by accessing the app's homepage and clicking the "Add" button next to your desired modules.

As stated before, this application simulates a Eurorack and lets you populate it with the modules of your choice, available on its dedicated website. You can change the order of your tools by dragging and releasing them in the main screen.

Wiring is a vital function of VCV Rack, as tampering with this can dramatically change your project. You can add wires by clicking and dragging from an empty input socket to another.

If you're looking for a virtual Eurorack to link to your favorite DAW, you might give VCV Rack a spin. It requires no installation, provides you with a minimalistic interface and packs intuitive controls for your convenience.