# Carla Plugin Host

What is Carla?

Carla is a fully-featured audio plugin host, with support for many audio drivers and plugin formats.

Features

• LADSPA, DSSI, LV2, VST2, VST3 and AU plugin formats
• GIG, SF2 and SFZ sound banks
• Internal audio and midi file player
• Automation of plugin parameters via MIDI CC
• Full OSC control
• Plugin bridge support (such as running 32bit plugins on a 64bit Carla)
• Rack and Patchbay engine modes, plus Single and Multi-Client if using JACK
• Native audio drivers (ALSA, DirectSound, CoreAudio) and low-latency (ASIO and JACK)