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An experimental pattern-based DAW where one pattern can be edited in a tracker, piano roll or step grid, with CLAP, VST3 and SoundFont support.

Open-source alternative to:Ableton LiveFL StudioRenoise

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What is it?

Blokkily is a desktop digital audio workstation built around patterns. The same pattern can be edited in a tracker, a piano roll or a step grid, and patterns are then arranged across multiple tracks on a timeline with tempo changes and audio clips.

It hosts CLAP and VST3 plugins with their own editor windows, loads SoundFont instruments and includes built-in samplers. The mixer offers inserts, sends, returns, sidechains and automation, and the scene launcher supports live performance that can be recorded into the arrangement.

Builds are provided for Linux, Windows and macOS, and an MCP bridge lets external agents control the running application. The project describes itself as experimental.

Key features

  • 01Edit one pattern in a tracker, piano roll or step grid, with edits audible during playback.
  • 02Load CLAP, VST3, LV2 and SoundFont instruments, plus keyed and drum samplers.
  • 03Arrange patterns and audio clips on a multi-track timeline with tempo and meter changes.
  • 04Mix with built-in effects, sends, returns, sidechains and automation.
  • 05Record audio and MIDI, and export to WAVE, MP3, Ogg Vorbis or Standard MIDI Files.
  • 06Control the app through an MCP bridge and use an LLM composition assistant.

Use cases

  • Sketching chiptune or electronic music by switching between tracker and piano roll views.
  • Testing and hosting CLAP or VST3 synth plugins inside a pattern-based arrangement.
  • Letting an AI agent compose and measure audio through the MCP interface.

Topics

#audio#daw#music-production#clap#vst3#soundfont#midi#soundfonts

FAQ

What is blokkily?
An experimental pattern-based DAW where one pattern can be edited in a tracker, piano roll or step grid, with CLAP, VST3 and SoundFont support. Blokkily is a desktop digital audio workstation built around patterns. The same pattern can be edited in a tracker, a piano roll or a step grid, and patterns are then arranged across multiple tracks on a timeline with tempo changes and audio clips.
Is blokkily free to use? What license does it have?
blokkily is open source under the Other license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is blokkily still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to blokkily was on Oct 17, 2026.
What can I use blokkily for?
Sketching chiptune or electronic music by switching between tracker and piano roll views. Testing and hosting CLAP or VST3 synth plugins inside a pattern-based arrangement. Letting an AI agent compose and measure audio through the MCP interface.
Where can I get blokkily?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/andrewfader/blokkily

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