Cubase Alternatives for Linux

Cubase 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 Cubase and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Cubase are Reaper, Ardour, Bitwig Studio and Bespoke Synth.

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  1. LMMS icon
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    LMMS

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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...

    91 LMMS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    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.  Ad-free
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    Guest

    It has a lot interesting functions.

    Top positive comment •Mar 28, 2019
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    Guest

    The UI is nowhere near Cubase. It's like comparing mattresses to game consoles. They might both be rectangular, but that's it.

    Top negative comment •Jul 29, 2020
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    puikheid

    It's not a linear DAW and barely has any feature overlap.

    Negative comment •Nov 13, 2024
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    • Most users think LMMS is a great Cubase alternative.

    • LMMS is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Cubase.

    • LMMS is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Cubase.

    • LMMS is Free and Open SourceCubase is Paid and Proprietary
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    Reaper

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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.

    84 Reaper alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Full screen in Linux with inline MIDI editor using REA Evolution theme
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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.  No registration required
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    Senior Member

    It has most of the features Cubase has for a fraction of the cost. Developers are constantly improving it throughout the years. Huge community base.

    Positive comment •Apr 30, 2022
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    Guest

    its more like cubase than other alternatives

    Positive comment •Dec 20, 2017
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    Guest

    Reaper is an extremely powerful DAW for its price.

    Positive comment •Nov 15, 2018
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    • Almost everyone thinks Reaper is a great Cubase alternative.

    • Reaper is the most popular commercial alternative to Cubase.

    • Reaper is Paid and ProprietaryCubase is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Reaper is Customizable and LightweightCubase 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
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    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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    Guest

    It's great. Complete tool!

    Positive comment •Nov 6, 2023
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    Guest

    Opensource, available on Windows, Mac, and Linux, you can import PT projects, create your own model, and use it as a completed DAW for your computer. Enjoy !

    Positive comment •Dec 23, 2016
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    • Most users think Ardour is a great Cubase alternative.

    • Ardour is Paid and Open SourceCubase is Paid and Proprietary
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    Bitwig Studio

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    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.

    49 Bitwig Studio alternatives
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Top Bitwig Studio Features

    1.  Live Performance
    2.  Modular System
    3.  Multiplatform
    4.  Digital Audio Workstation
    5.  Grid layout
    6.  Support for VST Plugins
    7.  Piano Roll
    8.  Music Sequencer
    9.  Support for MIDI
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Music Looper
    12.  Support for scripting
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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

    Application types

    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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    Zrythm

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

    91 Zrythm alternatives
    Zrythm screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    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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    Waveform

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    Waveform is a commercial, cross-platform DAW. With a focus on design and composition, it offers tools to greatly simplify everything from initial inspiration to the final mix.

    60 Waveform alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Waveform Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
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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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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Top Studio One Features

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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Qtractor Features

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