Magix ACID Pro Alternatives for Mac

Magix ACID Pro is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac 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 many of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Magix ACID Pro are FL Studio, REAPER, Ardour and Ableton Live.

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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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Seamlessly record, edit, and mix music with advanced multitrack recording, MIDI sequencing, and renowned looping features in a professional DAW environment.

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Magix ACID Pro alternatives page was last updated Mar 5, 2025
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  1. LMMS icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

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    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    LMMS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    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

    LMMS VS Magix ACID Pro

     

    • 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
  2. FL Studio icon

    FL Studio

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    A complete digital audio workstation featuring professional music creation tools for mixing, mastering, editing, and sequencing. It includes a responsive piano roll sequencer, lifetime license updates, visualizer plugins for video creation, and multi-touch support for advanced graphical interface navigation.

    93 FL Studio alternatives

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    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    FL Studio screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Audio Recording
    3.  Digital Audio Workstation
    4.  Voice Recording
    5.  Piano Roll
    6.  Synth rack
    7.  MIDI Keyboard Input
    8.  Visualize Music
    9.  Drum matrix editing
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Live Performance
    12.  Noise Reduction

    FL Studio VS Magix ACID Pro

     

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

    • FL Studio is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Magix ACID Pro.

    • FL Studio is the most popular commercial alternative to Magix ACID Pro.

    • FL Studio is Paid and ProprietaryMagix ACID Pro is also Paid and Proprietary
    • FL Studio is LightweightMagix ACID Pro is not according to our users
  4. REAPER icon

    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.

    85 REAPER alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Linux
    Default theme

    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

    REAPER VS Magix ACID Pro

     
    Comments about REAPER as an Alternative to Magix ACID Pro
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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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    A comprehensive audio editing suite designed for commercial use with features like post-production refinement, video and podcast editing capabilities, minus composition tools. Equipped with Waveform and Multitrack modes for recor...

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  6. Ardour icon

    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.

    89 Ardour alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Ardour 6

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    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

    Ardour VS Magix ACID Pro

     
  7. Ableton Live icon

    Ableton Live

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    Music software facilitating idea creation, editing, and performance with Arrangement and Session Views. Enhanced interfaces, improved waveforms, and great EQs provide intuitive and detailed music-making for studio and stage experiences.

    83 Ableton Live alternatives

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    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Top Ableton Live Features

    1.  Digital Audio Workstation
    2.  Live Performance
    3.  Support for VST Plugins
    4.  Virtual Instrument
    5.  Audio Recording
    6.  Music Sequencer
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Support for MIDI
    12.  Batch Editing

    Ableton Live VS Magix ACID Pro

     
  8. GarageBand icon

    GarageBand

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    Experience a rich music creation suite on Mac and iOS with comprehensive sound libraries, virtual session drummers, and user-friendly tools suitable for beginners and pros. Create, edit, and share your music effortlessly through a seamless Apple integration.

    100 GarageBand alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    iPad Version: Tracks

    GarageBand Features

    1.  Preset beats
    2.  Virtual Instrument
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Audio Samples
    5.  Music Sequencer
    6.  Piano Roll
    7.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    GarageBand VS Magix ACID Pro

     
  10. Adobe Audition icon

    Adobe Audition

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    A comprehensive audio editing suite designed for commercial use with features like post-production refinement, video and podcast editing capabilities, minus composition tools. Equipped with Waveform and Multitrack modes for recording and editing, with new Clip and Session Markers.

    95 Adobe Audition alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    Adobe Audition screenshot 1

    Top Adobe Audition Features

    1.  Spectral editing
    2.  Waveform Seekbar
    3.  Audio restoration
    4.  MultiTrack
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Support for VST Plugins
    7.  Virtual Instrument
    8.  Music Looper
    9.  Lossless Audio
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Multiple metering standards

    Adobe Audition VS Magix ACID Pro

     
  11. Bespoke Synth icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Bespoke Synth screenshot 1

    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

    Bespoke Synth VS Magix ACID Pro

     
  12. Logic Pro icon

    Logic Pro

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    Comprehensive studio app offering advanced DAW and MIDI tools, a creative interface, powerful software instruments, plugins like Beat Breaker, full mixer capabilities, and seamless integration with Mac and iPad for professional-sounding mixes.

    78 Logic Pro alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
    Logic Pro screenshot 1

    Logic Pro Features

    1.  Audio Recording
    2.  Synthesizer
    3.  Piano Roll
    4.  Mix Music
    5.  Music Sequencer
    6.  Music Recording
    7.  Support for MIDI
    8.  Support for VST Plugins
    9.  Record Tracks
    10.  Loop Library

    Logic Pro VS Magix ACID Pro

     
  13. Zrythm icon

    Zrythm

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

    91 Zrythm alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Zrythm screenshot 1

    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

    Zrythm VS Magix ACID Pro

     
  14. Cubase icon

    Cubase

     85 likes
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    Definitive desktop DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) for professional mixing, mastering, music production and sound design.

    75 Cubase alternatives

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    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Cubase screenshot 1

    Cubase Features

    1.  Music Looper
    2.  Music Sequencer
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Live Performance
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Support for VST Plugins
    7.  Voice Recording
    8.  Music Recording
    9.  Mix Music
    10.  Piano Roll

    Cubase VS Magix ACID Pro

     
  15. Studio One icon

    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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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Studio One Pro 7

    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

    Studio One VS Magix ACID Pro

     
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