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Hikaru OpenLive

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Summary

Bitwig- and Ableton-style live production with a session matrix, clip launching, arranger and wavetable synthesis.

Description

A Rust DAW targeting Bitwig Studio and Ableton Live performance workflows. Combines scene-based clip launching and an arranger timeline with a CPAL audio engine, sample-accurate sequencing, effect racks and OpenWavetable synthesis. Includes MIDI/piano-roll editing, native project formats and command-line tooling, with ongoing work on automation, controllers and production workflows.

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Hikaru OpenLive arranger with tracks and a linear composition timeline.

Hikaru OpenLive session matrix for scene-based clip launching.

Compatibility and scope

Status and compatibility are maintainer-reported. Inclusion is not an independent verification or certification.

Development status: Experimental
Compatibility: Partial (claimed)
Languages: Rust
Platforms: Linux, Windows, FreeBSD
License: AGPL-3.0-or-later

Known limitations

Actively developed; the piano roll is buggy and several workflows remain incomplete. Full Bitwig/Ableton project, device and plug-in compatibility is not established. Linux builds are documented; Windows cross-compilation/Wine testing and the FreeBSD target do not establish equivalent native runtime coverage. File-format and audio-driver libraries use LGPL-3.0-or-later.