Open Octave Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Open Octave for Linux and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is REAPER. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Qtractor or Rosegarden. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Open Octave and five of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Open Octave are Ardour and MusE Sequencer.

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  1. REAPER icon
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    Digital audio workstation for Windows, macOS, and Linux offering multitrack audio and MIDI recording, editing, mixing, mastering, powerful automation, plugin support, scriptable customization, portable installs, frequent updates, and a comprehensive feature set.

    89 REAPER alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  2. Qtractor icon
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    Qtractor is an Audio/MIDI multi-track sequencer application written in C++ with the Qt framework. Target platform is GNU/Linux, where the Jack Audio Connection Kit (JACK) for audio, and the Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) for MIDI, are the main infrastructures for...

    81 Qtractor alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  3. MusE Sequencer icon
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    Open-source DAW for GNU/Linux designed for multitrack MIDI and audio sequencing, real-time effects, automation, plugin support including LV2, VST, DSSI, non-destructive editing, JACK compatibility, and free BSD port for advanced audio production and virtual studio needs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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