Music Production Apps

Writing music is pretty important: after all, we wouldn’t have music without the ability to write it. Tools such as FL Studio and GarageBand have made music creation easier and more accessible than in any other point in history.

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LMMS
Free • Open Source
Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
Audio Editor
Mac
Windows
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LMMS is a free cross-platform alternative to commercial programs like FL Studio , which allow you to produce music with your computer. This includes the creation of melodies and beats, the synthesis and mixing of sounds, and arranging of...
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LMMS Features
1. Support for VST PluginsLMMS support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
2. PortableLMMS can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. Music SequencerRecord, edit, or play back music with LMMS, by handling note and performance information.
4. DRM FreeNo Digital rights management (DRM), i.e. no copy protection.
Export to MP3
Piano Roll
Export to MIDI
MIDI Keyboard Input
Customizable
Royalty-free music
Lossless quality
Beat bassline
Image exporting
Support for Android Things
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FL Studio
Paid • Proprietary
Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
Audio Recorder
Mac
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Android
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90 alternatives to FL Studio
FL Studio (originally known as FruityLoops) is a full-featured Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) offering a complete range of professional tools for everything from audio editing and beat creation to advanced arrangement, composition, mixing and mastering.
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FL Studio Features
1. Support for VST PluginsFL Studio support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
2. Live PerformanceListen to and adjust your music productions with FL Studio based on incoming audio in real time.
3. LightweightFL Studio consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
4. Works OfflineFL Studio can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Voice Recording
Piano Roll
Synth rack
Beat slicer
Visualize Music
MultiTouch
Context-aware help
FFMPEG support
Great Opus codec support
Scalable UI
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Reaper
Paid • Proprietary
Digital Audio Workstation
Music Production App
Audio Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
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REAPER is a complete digital audio production application for Windows, Mac and Linux, offering a full multi-track audio and MIDI recording, editing, processing, mixing and mastering tool set.
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Reaper Features
1. Support for VST PluginsReaper support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
2. Support for scriptingReaper supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
3. Support for MIDIReaper includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
4. PortableReaper can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
5. Ad-freeReaper doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. Dark ModeReaper supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Customizable
MultiTrack
Extensive customisability
Convert audio to MIDI
Spectral editing
Built-in routing
Multi Channel
Patch Management
Pitch shift engine
Piano Roll
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MuseScore
Free • Open Source
Music Production App
Mac
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iPad
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Haiku
69 alternatives to MuseScore
MuseScore is a free music notation and composition software available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
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MuseScore Features
1. WYSIWYG SupportMuseScore integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
2. Support for MIDIMuseScore includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
3. PortableMuseScore can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Music XML Support
Transpose
Export to PDF
SMuFL support
Automatic positioning
Support for Android Things
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Ableton Live
Paid • Proprietary
Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
Audio Editor
Mac
Windows
82 alternatives to Ableton Live
Live is software for creating musical ideas, turning them into finished songs, and even taking them onto the stage.
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Ableton Live Features
1. Virtual InstrumentAbleton Live uses mainy virtual instruments (piano, guitar, drums, bass, etc.).
2. Live PerformanceListen to and adjust your music productions with Ableton Live based on incoming audio in real time.
3. Support for VST PluginsAbleton Live support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
4. Music SequencerRecord, edit, or play back music with Ableton Live, by handling note and performance information.
5. Batch EditingAbleton Live allows you to select multiple items (tasks, files, images etc) and edit their properties all at once.
MIDI Keyboard Input
Mix Music
Pitch Shifting
Drag and Drop
Piano Roll
Music Recording
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Ardour
Paid • Open Source
Digital Audio Workstation
Music Production App
Audio Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
88 alternatives to Ardour
Ardour is a hard disk recorder and digital audio workstation application. It runs on GNU/Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows. Ardour's intention is to provide digital audio workstation software suitable for professional use.
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Ardour Features
1. Non Destructive EditingArdour allows you to make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
2. Support for VST PluginsArdour support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
3. Music SequencerRecord, edit, or play back music with Ardour, by handling note and performance information.
Multitrack editing
Mix Music
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Bitwig Studio
Paid • Proprietary
Digital Audio Workstation
Music Production App
Audio Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
42 alternatives to Bitwig Studio
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.
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Bitwig Studio Features
1. Live PerformanceListen to and adjust your music productions with Bitwig Studio based on incoming audio in real time.
2. Support for VST PluginsBitwig Studio support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
3. Support for MIDIBitwig Studio includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
4. Support for scriptingBitwig Studio supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
Grid layout
Modular System
Multiplatform
Piano Roll
Mix Music
Music Recording
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GarageBand
Free • Proprietary
Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
Audio Recorder
Mac
iPhone
iPad
101 alternatives to GarageBand
Welcome to the school of rock. A Mac-sized practice space. Your own recording studio. If you want to learn to play an instrument, write music, or record a song, GarageBand can help — whether you’re a rookie or a rock star.
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GarageBand Features
1. Works OfflineGarageBand can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. Virtual InstrumentGarageBand uses mainy virtual instruments (piano, guitar, drums, bass, etc.).
3. Music SequencerRecord, edit, or play back music with GarageBand, by handling note and performance information.
Preset beats
Audio Samples
Piano Roll
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
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Adobe Audition
Paid • Proprietary
Audio Editor
Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
Mac
Windows
94 alternatives to Adobe Audition
Adobe Audition is an audio editing and post-production suite.
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Adobe Audition Features
1. Support for VST PluginsAdobe Audition support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
Spectral editing
Multiple metering standards
Waveform Seekbar
Audio restoration
MultiTrack
Multiple window layouts
M/S metering
Rack Effects
Effect automation controls
Sidechain compression
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Logic Pro
Paid • Proprietary
Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
Audio Recorder
Mac
81 alternatives to Logic Pro
Logic Pro lets you translate musical inspiration into professional productions. A range of powerful, easy-to-use features puts sophisticated tools at your fingertips, and complete surround support lets you make incredible, immersive music.
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Logic Pro Features
1. Music SequencerRecord, edit, or play back music with Logic Pro, by handling note and performance information.
Synthesizer
Piano Roll
Mix Music
Music Recording
Record Tracks
Loop Library
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TuxGuitar
Free • Open Source
Music Production App
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
57 alternatives to TuxGuitar
A Multitrack tablature editor and player.
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TuxGuitar Features
1. PortableTuxGuitar can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Support for MIDITuxGuitar includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
Multitrack editing
Skinnable
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Zrythm
Freemium • Open Source
Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
Audio Recorder
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
87 alternatives to Zrythm
Zrythm is a digital audio workstation designed to be featureful and easy to use.
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Zrythm Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsZrythm can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
2. Support for VST PluginsZrythm support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
3. Music SequencerRecord, edit, or play back music with Zrythm, by handling note and performance information.
4. Ad-freeZrythm doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Multiple languages
Audio Export
Mix Music
Support for Audio Units Plugins
Music Mastering
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Sound Forge
Paid • Proprietary
Audio Editor
Music Production App
Mac
Windows
64 alternatives to Sound Forge
Sound Forge Pro software efficiently and reliably provides audio editors and producers complete control over all aspects of audio editing and mastering. Whether in the studio or field, it's the ultimate all-in-one production suite for professional audio recording and...

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Vital
Free • Open Source
Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
Mac
Windows
Linux
6 alternatives to Vital
Vital is a spectral warping wavetable synthesizer with drag'n'drop modulation workflow and animated preview of the synth's inner workings where needed. Comes with many modulation sources (including audio-rate), MPE support and FX chain.
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Vital Features
Synthesizer
Spectral Morphing
Wavetable editor
MIDI Keyboard Input
Spectral Warping
Voice synthesis
ARM support
Support for Audio Units Plugins
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FamiStudio
Free • Open Source
Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
Wine
29 alternatives to FamiStudio
FamiStudio is very simple music editor for the Nintendo Entertainment System or Famicom. It is designed to be easier to use than FamiTracker, but its feature set is also much more limited. It is targeted at both chiptune artists and NES homebrewers.
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FamiStudio Features
1. Support for MIDIFamiStudio includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
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