| Original author(s) | u-he and Bitwig |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 2022 |
| Repository | github |
| Written in | C |
| Type | Audio plugin API |
| License | MIT License |
| Website | cleveraudio |
CLever Audio Plug-in or CLAP is an open source software architecture, application programming interface and reference implementation suite for audio effects plugins as used in multimedia software such as digital audio workstations, audio editing software, and video editing software with integrated audio workflows. The specification and reference implementation was released in 2022 by the Berlin-based audio software companies u-he and Bitwig.[1][2][3][4][5]
CLAP was created as an open licensed alternative to proprietary audio plugin formats[6] such as Steinberg's VST format, Apple's Audio Units format, or Avid Technology's Avid Audio Extension (AAX) format, designed for non-destructive parameter automation, multi-voice envelopes, true MIDI 2.0 support, better multi-core CPU performance[7] and greater ease writing plugins in a non-proprietary licensing framework under the MIT License. CLAP is supported by 11 DAWs[8] and 64 plugin producers[9][10] who have produced 303 CLAP plugins.[11]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "CLAP: The New Audio Plug-in Standard".
- ^ Kirn, Peter. "CLAP is a new open-source plug-in format from Bitwig, u-he – do we need it, and who will use it?". CDM. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
- ^ "Bitwig and u-he announce new CLAP plugin standard: is the writing on the wall for VST and AU?".
- ^ "CLAP is a new open-source plug-in format from Bitwig, u-he – do we need it, and who will use it?".
- ^ "Plug-In Revolution aus Berlin? CLAP…your hands if you're ready".
- ^ Bitwig. "CLAP: The New Audio Plug-in Standard". bitwig.com. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "New Audio Plugin Standard, CLAP, Offers Open Source Alternative To VST & AU".
- ^ "ClapDB: Hosts/DAWs".
- ^ "CLAP hosts and plugins".
- ^ "ClapDB: Developers".
- ^ "ClapDB Stats".