Open Source FL Studio Alternatives for Linux

FL Studio is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best open source Linux alternative is LMMS. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to FL Studio and many of them are open source and available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Linux alternatives to FL Studio are Ardour, LYNX SHARE, Bespoke Synth and Zrythm.

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  1. LMMS icon
     674 likes

    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.

    106 LMMS alternatives

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    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
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  2. Ardour icon
     247 likes

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

    105 Ardour alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • US flagUnited States
    Ardour 6
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  3. Bespoke Synth icon
     34 likes

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

    94 Bespoke Synth alternatives

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    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  4. Qtractor icon
     56 likes

    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...

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    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  5. MusE Sequencer icon
     11 likes

    Open-source DAW for GNU/Linux designed for multitrack MIDI and audio sequencing, real-time effects, automation, plugin support including LV2, VST, DSSI, non-destructive editing, JACK compatibility, and free BSD port for advanced audio production and virtual studio needs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
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  6. Cacophony icon
     3 likes

    Cacophony is a minimalist and ergonomic MIDI sequencer. It's minimalist in that it doesn't have a lot of functionality MIDI sequencers have. It's ergonomic in that there is no mouse input and a very clean interface, allowing you to juggle less inputs and avoid...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • itch.io
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