GarageBand Alternatives for Android

GarageBand is not available for Android but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best Android alternative is FL Studio. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Walk Band or FamiStudio. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to GarageBand and 17 are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to GarageBand are Bandlab, Music Maker Jam, Cross DJ and MusicBoard.

GarageBand alternatives are mainly Music Production Apps but may also be Audio Editors or Digital Audio Workstations. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of GarageBand.

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FL Studio
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Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
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87 FL Studio alternatives
FL Studio (originally known as FruityLoops) is a full-featured Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) offering a complete range of professional tools for everything from audio editing and beat creation to advanced arrangement, composition, mixing and mastering.
- - FL Studio is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to GarageBand.
- - FL Studio is the most popular commercial alternative to GarageBand.
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FL Studio Features
1. Support for VST PluginsFL Studio support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
2. Live PerformanceListen to and adjust your music productions with FL Studio based on incoming audio in real time.
3. LightweightFL Studio consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
4. Works OfflineFL Studio can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Voice Recording
Piano Roll
Synth rack
MIDI Keyboard Input
Beat slicer
Visualize Music
MultiTouch
Context-aware help
FFMPEG support
Great Opus codec support
Comments about FL Studio as a Alternative to GarageBand
Most users think FL Studio is a great GarageBand alternative.
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This is exactly what I've been looking for. The perfect site with just what I need
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Walk Band
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Free • Proprietary
Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
Android
17 Walk Band alternatives
Walk Band is a music studio (a toolkit of virtual musical instruments) customized for Android. It contains tons of features including Piano, Guitar, Drum Kit,Drum Machine, Bass, Multi-tracks synthesizer etc. All instruments use the realistic instrument sounds.
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Walk Band Features
1. Virtual InstrumentWalk Band uses mainy virtual instruments (piano, guitar, drums, bass, etc.).
Drum matrix editing
Stickers
Piano Roll
Performance Monitoring
Comments about Walk Band as a Alternative to GarageBand
Almost everyone thinks Walk Band is a great GarageBand alternative.
Guest
It's basically just like garageband. You can use a MIDI, you can record tracks, you can use some of their tracks as well.
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thebenmix11
While it doesn't have all of the functionality of GarageBand, it is the closest equivalent that you can get for android. It has a wide variety of instruments and it allows for loops and MIDI. Very complete.
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MacGuini
This is the closest alternative to GarageBand I have found.
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Because they sound the same
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FamiStudio
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Free • Open Source
Music Production App
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30 FamiStudio alternatives
FamiStudio is very simple music editor for the Nintendo Entertainment System or Famicom. It is designed to be easier to use than FamiTracker, but its feature set is also much more limited. It is targeted at both chiptune artists and NES homebrewers.
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FamiStudio Features
1. Support for MIDIFamiStudio includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
Bandlab
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23 Bandlab alternatives
Bandlab is the cloud platform where musicians and fans create music, collaborate and engage with each other across the globe. Create and collaborate on music through intuitive mobile and web apps that lets you assemble songs from scratch or remix projects shared by others.
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Bandlab Features
1. Music SequencerRecord, edit, or play back music with Bandlab, by handling note and performance information.
2. Support for MIDIBandlab includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
Music Recording
Mix Music
Music Maker Jam
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Music Production App
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32 Music Maker Jam alternatives
Start a jam session - anytime, anywhere! Music Maker Jam is the first app that combines easy music creation with maximum fun. In no time at all you'll be producing your own hits thanks to a huge selection of professionally produced loops and styles!

Simply combine the song p.
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Music Maker Jam Features
1. Music LooperMusic Maker Jam supports a grid of musical loops and phrases that you can trigger and manipulate in real time.
In-app Money Transfer
Monetization
Mix Music
Sound Effects
Save-as-mp3
Comments about Music Maker Jam as a Alternative to GarageBand
Some users think Music Maker Jam is a great GarageBand alternative, some don't.
Guest
As someone else said, it's just a loop mixing app. You could try it out, but I don't think it's worth the time if you're looking to create full-fledged songs that you want to sell.
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This is just a loop mixing app for non-commercial use only, meaning you don't have the freedom to sell your music or put it on Monetized videos on Youtube.
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This is a loop mixing software that has a big variety of loops that can be purchased in packs. However you get 4 packs of your choice for free. Note: can not save until track is completed.
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Cross DJ
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47 Cross DJ alternatives
Mix, scratch, sample, record: rock great parties with top-DJ features.

Turn your mobile device into a complete DJ system. Mix your tracks in perfect sync, scratch, add effects, loops and more. Automix your songs for non-stop music. Record your set and share it on SoundCloud. Mus.
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Cross DJ Features
1. Music LooperCross DJ supports a grid of musical loops and phrases that you can trigger and manipulate in real time.
Mix Music
BPM Detection
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Most users think Cross DJ is a great GarageBand alternative.
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Does not let you sequence audio files
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MusicBoard
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Free • Open Source
Digital Audio Workstation
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68 MusicBoard alternatives
Mb Launchpad is the first Linux launchpad. Available for Linux, MacOS, Android (executables) and for Wdos if you compile it.
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MusicBoard Features
Note organization
Launchpad pads
Discontinued
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J4T Multitrack Recorder
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Audio Editor
Audio Recorder
Android
70 J4T Multitrack Recorder alternatives
Record your song ideas and demos on this 4-track recorder. The J4T is a 4-track recorder, great for recording your song ideas and demos.

Features:
- Four tracks
- Export to wav or mp3 for sharing or desktop editing.
- Import music files (wav and mp3).
- Adjustable samplerate.
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J4T Multitrack Recorder Features
1. Music LooperJ4T Multitrack Recorder supports a grid of musical loops and phrases that you can trigger and manipulate in real time.
Metronome
Music Recording
Save-as-mp3
Mix Music
Drums