Reason Alternatives for Linux

Reason is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is REAPER. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Bespoke Synth or Qtractor. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Reason and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Reason are Ardour, Bitwig Studio, Studio One and Waveform.

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    REAPER

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    A digital audio workstation, MIDI sequencer and video editing software application created by Cockos. The current version is available for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    83 REAPER alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Full featured DAW, will accept VST as replacement for Reason's instruments, but overall as easy to use.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Misses instruments but mixing / mastering plugins are ove rthe top. Routing is even easier than Reason cables.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think REAPER is a great Reason alternative.

    • REAPER is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Reason.

    • REAPER is the most popular commercial alternative to Reason.

    • REAPER is Paid and ProprietaryReason is also Paid and Proprietary
    • REAPER is Customizable and LightweightReason is not according to our users
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    Ardour

     240 likes

    Ardour is a hard disk recorder and digital audio workstation application. Record, edit, and mix on Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows.

    92 Ardour alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Less possibilities, interface is not up to speed.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    No instruments included, clunky interface

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Ardour is a great Reason alternative, some don't.

    • Ardour is the most popular Open Source alternative to Reason.

    • Ardour is Paid and Open SourceReason is Paid and Proprietary
    • Ardour is Privacy focusedReason is not according to our users
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    Bitwig Studio

     94 likes

    Bitwig Studio is a multi-platform music-creation system for production, performance and DJing, with a focus on flexible editing tools and a super-fast workflow.

    53 Bitwig Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    It is more "all in one" than ardour and reaper so you don´t need so much external plugins.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Great modular synth that kinda replaces the whole reason cable thing. Better live abilities. Linux support. Not enough instruments

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Bitwig Studio is a great Reason alternative.

    • Bitwig Studio is Paid and ProprietaryReason is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Qtractor

     52 likes

    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...

    76 Qtractor alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Studio One

     48 likes

    Studio One is an advanced digital audio workstation for Mac and Windows featuring a bevy of powerful composition, editing, mixing and mastering tools on top of standard multi-track DAW features. Highly praised for its intuitive chord track that lets users drag and drop both...

    54 Studio One alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    n-Track Studio

     13 likes

    n-Track Studio is an audio and MIDI multitrack recorder that turns your device into a full-fledged recording studio. Record and playback a virtually unlimited number of tracks, mix them during playback and add effects. Create MIDI tracks using the built-in General MIDI synth.

    45 n-Track Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Snapcraft
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    Frinika

     16 likes

    Frinika is a free (licensed under GNU GPL) complete music workstation software containing sequencer, midi support, soft synthesizers, audio recorder, piano roll/tracker/notation editing and more. The goal of Frinika is to be a complete platform for making music with your...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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