Average Ratings 0 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

No User Reviews. Be the first to provide a review:

Write a Review

Average Ratings 0 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

No User Reviews. Be the first to provide a review:

Write a Review

Description

OpenGL, which stands for Open Graphics Library, serves as a versatile application programming interface that facilitates the rendering of both 2D and 3D vector graphics across multiple programming languages and platforms. This API is primarily utilized to communicate with graphics processing units, enabling efficient hardware-accelerated rendering capabilities. The development of OpenGL was initiated by Silicon Graphics, Inc. (SGI) in 1991, culminating in its official release on June 30, 1992. Its versatility allows it to be employed in a wide range of applications such as computer-aided design (CAD), video gaming, scientific visualization, virtual reality, and flight simulation. Additionally, the OpenGL Registry provides a comprehensive collection of resources, including the core API specifications, shading language guidelines, and a plethora of Khronos- and vendor-sanctioned OpenGL extensions, along with pertinent header files and documentation for GLX, WGL, and GLU APIs. This extensive repository ensures that developers have access to the necessary tools and information to effectively utilize OpenGL in their projects.

Description

VCV RACK is a powerful tool that emulates a modular synthesizer, where each individual module presents its own challenges when it comes to simulation on contemporary computers, whether those modules are virtual analog types featuring hundreds of components or digital ones intended for ARM microprocessors akin to those in smartphones. In a typical setup consisting of around a hundred modules, the system may need to perform billions of floating point calculations every second while also rendering millions of 2D path elements through OpenGL. Audio or video can be recorded using VCV Recorder, which operates based on engine “time” rather than real-time, ensuring that issues like audio stuttering during performance won’t be captured in the final recording. This means any glitches heard while performing will not be heard when the playback occurs, allowing for a smoother listening experience. Additionally, plugins can enhance the functionality of VCV RACK by integrating additional modules into your patch, and these plugins are usually acquired through the VCV Library. Users can easily save, share, edit, and rearrange selections of modules to customize their patches even further. This flexibility makes it an invaluable resource for both hobbyists and professionals in sound design.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API Yes 

Screenshots View All

Screenshots View All

Integrations

Alacritty Yes 
Amazon EC2 G4 Instances Yes 
Android Yes 
Apple iOS Yes 
Apple iPadOS Yes 
C++ No 
Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) Yes 
GameplayKit Yes 
Ghostty Yes 
Miele-LXIV Yes 
Openwind Yes 
PyBullet Yes 
SceneKit Yes 
SciChart Yes 
Ubuntu Yes 
WezTerm Yes 
Windows 10 Yes 

Integrations

Alacritty No 
Amazon EC2 G4 Instances No 
Android No 
Apple iOS No 
Apple iPadOS No 
C++ Yes 
Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) No 
GameplayKit No 
Ghostty No 
Miele-LXIV No 
Openwind No 
PyBullet No 
SceneKit No 
SciChart No 
Ubuntu No 
WezTerm No 
Windows 10 No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$19 per month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

OpenGL

Founded

1991

Website

www.opengl.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

VCV RACK

Country

United States

Website

vcvrack.com

Product Features

Game Development

2D No 
3D No 
Analytics No 
Animation No 
Asset Management No 
Drag & Drop No 
IT Asset Management No 
Network Management No 
Physics No 
Player Management No 
Prototyping No 
Virtual Reality No 
eCommerce No 

Alternatives

Alternatives

WebGL Reviews

WebGL

KHRONOS
Reason Reviews

Reason

Reason Studios
Cocos2d-x Reviews

Cocos2d-x

Cocos
Blindfold EQ Reviews

Blindfold EQ

AudioThing
Reaktor Reviews

Reaktor

Native Instruments