sushi
The premium Open Source alternative to Gig Performer
🎯 Best for:Developers building dedicated audio hardware or smart instruments.
What is sushi?
A headless audio engine that replaces traditional desktop DAWs for embedded hardware integration. It runs as a Linux process optimized for ultra-low latency VST and LV2 plugin hosting.
Tech Stack
C++Audio & Music Production
Why sushi?
- • Ultra-low latency architecture
- • Extensive gRPC API control
- • Multi-format plugin support
Limitations
- • No native GUI
- • High Linux configuration curve
- • Limited to supported architectures
2/28/2026
Last Update
22
Forks
0
Issues
Other
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Gig Performer)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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