GarageBand AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Audio Editors - Page 3

The best Audio Editor alternative to GarageBand is FL Studio. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try LMMS or AudioTool. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to GarageBand and many of them are Audio Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Audio Editor alternatives to GarageBand are Reaper, Ardour, Ableton Live and Logic Pro.

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GarageBand alternatives are mainly Music Production Apps but may also be Digital Audio Workstations or Audio Editors. Other popular filters includes Mac + Free. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of GarageBand.

GarageBand

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Music Production App
Free • Proprietary

Welcome to the school of rock. A Mac-sized practice space. Your own recording studio. If you want to learn to play an instrument, write music, or record a song, GarageBand can help — whether you’re a rookie or a rock star.

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GarageBand alternatives page was last updated Oct 19, 2021

DaVinci Resolve Fairlight
Every track includes real time equalization and dynamics processing to sweeten and fine tune your mix. This is in addition to your six real time track effects, making Fairlight far more powerful than other digital audio workstation software!
11 DaVinci Resolve Fairlight alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Audio Recorder
- Audio Editor
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
DaVinci Resolve Fairlight Features
MultiTrack
Sound Effects
Mix Music
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DaVinci Resolve Fairlight VS GarageBand
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Qtractor
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...
75 Qtractor alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Music Production App
- Digital Audio Workstation
Platforms
- Linux
Qtractor Features
Support for MIDI
Support for VST Plugins
Music Sequencer
Multitrack editing
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Qtractor VS GarageBand
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Avid Pro Tools
Pro Tools makes music creation fast and fluid, providing a complete set of tools to create, record, edit, and mix audio. Get inspired and start making music with a massive collection of plugins, instruments, and sounds.
89 Avid Pro Tools alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Music Production App
- Digital Audio Workstation
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
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Top Avid Pro Tools Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
2. Music Sequencer
3. Support for MIDI
4. Lossless Audio
5. Dark Mode
6. Cloud Sync
7. Batch Editing
8. Live Performance
9. Music Looper
10. Virtual Instrument
11. Ad-free
12. Support for 4K
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Avid Pro Tools VS GarageBand
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Magix ACID Pro
ACID Pro software is a DAW powerhouse that combines full multitrack recording and mixing, MIDI sequencing, and legendary ACID looping functionality for a seamless music-creation and post-production environment.
68 Magix ACID Pro alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Music Production App
- Digital Audio Workstation
Platforms
- Windows
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Top Magix ACID Pro Features
1. Mix Music
2. Loops
3. Support for VST Plugins
4. Music Sequencer
5. Ad-free
6. Dark Mode
7. Support for MIDI
8. Works Offline
9. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
10. Lightweight
11. Lossless Audio
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Magix ACID Pro VS GarageBand
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AudioMass
AudioMass lets you record, or use your existing audio tracks, and modify them by trimming, cutting, pasting or applying a plethora of effects, from compression and paragraphic equalizers to reverb, delay and distortion fx.
120 AudioMass alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Audio Editor
Platforms
- Online
- Self-Hosted
AudioMass Features
Works Offline
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AudioMass VS GarageBand
Is AudioMass a good alternative to GarageBand?
- AudioMass is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to GarageBand.
- AudioMass is Free and Open SourceGarageBand is Free and Proprietary

MAGIX Music Maker
MAGIX Music Maker is perfect for composing music: stunning songs, experimental beats, and exciting soundtracks! It offers everything you need to make your own music:
40 MAGIX Music Maker alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Music Production App
- Audio Recorder
Platforms
- Windows
MAGIX Music Maker Features
1. Support for VST Plugins
2. Loops
3. Piano Roll
4. Sample packs
5. MultiTrack
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MAGIX Music Maker VS GarageBand
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SoundBridge
A DAW for musicians with easy access to all essential tracking, sequencing, editing and mixing features, complete third-party VST and low-latency/high-fidelity audio driver support.
63 SoundBridge alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Music Production App
- Digital Audio Workstation
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
SoundBridge Features
Support for VST Plugins
Music Sequencer
Ad-free
Support for MIDI
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DarkAudacity
DarkAudacity is a build/fork of the the well known free sound editor, Audacity, customized with a darker, more modern theme - and a few small tweaks. The audio engine underneath is the same audio engine. The same code powers it. Like Audacity, it is completely free.
123 DarkAudacity alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Audio Editor
- Audio Recorder
Platforms
- Windows
DarkAudacity Features
1. Ad-free
2. Support for VST Plugins
3. Privacy focused
4. Multitrack editing
5. Mix Music
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Discontinued
The project seems no longer developed since 2019. Last version, 2.3.2, released in May 2019, can be still downloaded from FossHub. The GitHub page shows an older version (2.1.3) that dates back to 2016.

DarkAudacity VS GarageBand
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Soundation Studio
Soundation Studio is the free online music making application that gives everyone the opportunity to make music on the internet. With instant access to music making tools like a loop library, virtual instruments, real time effects, automation, audio recording and editing.
69 Soundation Studio alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Music Production App
- Audio Editor
Platforms
- Online
- Google Chrome
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
Soundation Studio Features
1. Music Sequencer
2. Music Recording
3. Sound Effects
4. Web-Based
5. Based on Flash Player
6. Piano Roll
7. Send audio from PC to Android
8. MIDI Keyboard Input
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Soundation Studio VS GarageBand
Is Soundation Studio a good alternative to GarageBand?
- Some users think Soundation Studio is a great GarageBand alternative, some don't.
- Soundation Studio is the most popular SaaS alternative to GarageBand.
- Soundation Studio is Freemium and ProprietaryGarageBand is Free and Proprietary