Magix ACID Pro Alternatives for Linux

Magix ACID Pro is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is LMMS, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Magix ACID Pro and 18 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Magix ACID Pro are REAPER, Ardour, Bespoke Synth and Zrythm.

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Magix ACID Pro alternatives are mainly Music Production Apps but may also be Digital Audio Workstations or Audio Recorders.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Magix ACID Pro.
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Magix ACID Pro alternatives page was last updated Mar 5, 2025
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  1. LMMS icon
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    LMMS

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    Cross-platform digital audio workstation supporting lossless audio and VST plugins. Features include music looping, sequencing, and MIDI support. Provides an ad-free, privacy-focused, portable experience without registration, working offline with extensibility through plugins and add-ons.

    91 LMMS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
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    Top LMMS Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Digital Audio Workstation
    3.  Piano Roll
    4.  Export to MP3
    5.  Export to MIDI
    6.  MIDI Keyboard Input
    7.  Portable
    8.  Audio Recording
    9.  Music Sequencer
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Support for MIDI
    12.  No registration required
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    • Most users think LMMS is a great Magix ACID Pro alternative.

    • LMMS is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Magix ACID Pro.

    • LMMS is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Magix ACID Pro.

    • LMMS is Free and Open SourceMagix ACID Pro is Paid and Proprietary
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    REAPER

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    REAPER (Rapid Environment for Audio Production, Engineering, and Recording) is a digital audio workstation, MIDI sequencer and video editing software application created by Cockos. The current version is available for Microsoft Windows (XP and newer), macOS (10.5 and newer), and Linux.

    83 REAPER alternatives
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Audio Recording
    2.  Digital Audio Workstation
    3.  Support for VST Plugins
    4.  Support for scripting
    5.  MultiTrack
    6.  Support for MIDI
    7.  Extensive customisability
    8.  Portable
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Spectral editing
    11.  Multi Channel
    12.  Lossless Audio
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    Initial design was based on Acid and still retains the same UI layout and notable features like dragging to resize and time-stretch.

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    • Most users think REAPER is a great Magix ACID Pro alternative.

    • REAPER is Paid and ProprietaryMagix ACID Pro is also Paid and Proprietary
    • REAPER is Customizable and LightweightMagix ACID Pro is not according to our users
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    Ardour

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

    88 Ardour alternatives
    Ardour 6

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    Ardour with a custom theme
    main window + mixer
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    MIDI tracks

    Top Ardour Features

    1.  Multitrack editing
    2.  Audio Recording
    3.  Mix Music
    4.  Digital Audio Workstation
    5.  Non Destructive Editing
    6.  Support for VST Plugins
    7.  Music Sequencer
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Lossless Audio
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Virtual Instrument
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  5. Bespoke Synth icon
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    Bespoke Synth

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    Bespoke is a software modular synthesizer. It contains a bunch of modules, which you can connect together to create sounds.

    75 Bespoke Synth alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Modular connections
    2.  Synthesizer
    3.  Virtual Instrument
    4.  Node Based
    5.  Music Looper
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Music Sequencer
    8.  Support for MIDI
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Music Recording
    12.  Mix Music
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  6. Zrythm icon
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    Zrythm

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    Zrythm is a digital audio workstation designed to be featureful and easy to use.

    91 Zrythm alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Support for VST Plugins
    3.  Audio Export
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  Music Sequencer
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Support for MIDI
    12.  Support for Audio Units Plugins
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  7. Studio One icon
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    Studio One

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    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...

    75 Studio One alternatives
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    • Linux
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    Top Studio One Features

    1.  Drag and Drop
    2.  Mix Music
    3.  Live Performance
    4.  Support for VST Plugins
    5.  Music Looper
    6.  Support for MIDI
    7.  Music Sequencer
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Lossless Audio
    10.  Virtual Instrument
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Piano Roll
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  9. Qtractor icon
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    Qtractor

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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...

    76 Qtractor alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux

    Qtractor Features

    1.  Support for MIDI
    2.  Support for VST Plugins
    3.  Music Sequencer
    4.  Multitrack editing
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  10. Hydrogen icon
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    Hydrogen

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    Hydrogen is an advanced drum machine. It's main goal is to bring professional yet simple and intuitive pattern-based drum programming.

    37 Hydrogen alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    hydrogen drum machine

    Hydrogen Features

    1.  Support for MIDI
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Music Looper
    4.  Music Sequencer
    5.  Drums
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  11. Radium icon
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    Radium

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    Radium is a music editor with a new type of interface.

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    • Linux
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    Radium Features

    1.  Music Sequencer
    2.  Support for VST Plugins
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Piano Roll
    5.  Modular System
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  12. Rosegarden icon
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    Rosegarden

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    Rosegarden is a well-rounded audio and MIDI sequencer, score editor, and general-purpose music composition and editing environment.

    107 Rosegarden alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD

    Rosegarden Features

    1.  Music Looper
    2.  Support for MIDI
    3.  Piano Roll
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    Renoise

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    Renoise is a contemporary digital audio workstation (DAW) based upon the heritage and development of tracker software. Its primary use is the composition of music using sound samples, soft synths, and effects plug-ins. It is also able to interface with MIDI equipment.

    52 Renoise alternatives
    A song playing in Renoise 2.6 with the Matrix and Pattern displayed

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    Mapping a MIDI controller to buttons and sliders in Renoise
    You can edit and draw waveforms with the Pen tool in the Sample Editor

    Renoise Features

    1.  Support for MIDI
    2.  Support for VST Plugins
    3.  MIDI Keyboard Input
    4.  Mod-tracker
    5.  Beat maker
    6.  Mix Music
    Renoise iconMagix ACID Pro Icon

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    LinuxSampler

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    LinuxSampler - free, open source pure software audio sampler with professional grade features.

    49 LinuxSampler alternatives
    fantasia frontend

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    LinuxSampler Features

    1.  Support for MIDI
    2.  Load midifiles
    3.  Simple installation
    fantasia frontend
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    js classic frontend
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