Alda AlternativesProgramming Languages & Music Production Apps like Alda

Alda is described as 'Text-based programming language for music composition. It allows you to write and play back music using only a text editor and the command line' and is a programming language in the audio & music category. There are five alternatives to Alda for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Web-based and Self-Hosted apps. The best Alda alternative is Midica, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Alda are MusicJargon, abc notation, Handel and Werckmeister.

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  1. Midica icon
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    A Music programming language. Translates source code into MIDI. Includes a player. Supports MIDI-Karaoke. Includes a MIDI analyzer.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java
     
  2. Handel icon
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    Handel lets you write programs that run in browser, with compositions being played using Tone.js. Handel focuses on providing a readable and intuitive syntax.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. Werckmeister compiles sheet music source code into a MIDI file. It's a fast, open-source tool that lets you write sheet music a lá "Real Book" and Werckmeister compile it into MIDI music.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
     
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