Helio Workstation AlternativesMusic Production Apps like Helio Workstation

Helio Workstation is described as 'Helio is a cross-platform lightweight music speed-painting tool. It features linear-based sequencer with clean UI, integrated version control to sync the projects between devices, export to midi and more' and is a music production app in the audio & music category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Helio Workstation for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPad, Linux and Web-based apps. The best Helio Workstation alternative is Waveform, which is free. Other great apps like Helio Workstation are RapidComposer, Harmony Improvisator, Odesi and Synfire.

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  1. Waveform icon
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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.

    63 Waveform alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Waveform is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Helio Workstation.

    • Waveform is the most popular free alternative to Helio Workstation.

    • Waveform is Freemium and ProprietaryHelio Workstation is Free and Open Source
  2. RapidComposer icon
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    MusicDevelopments RapidComposer: Music Prototyping and Automated Composition Software

    31 RapidComposer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
    • RapidComposer is the most popular commercial alternative to Helio Workstation.

    • RapidComposer is Paid and ProprietaryHelio Workstation is Free and Open Source
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    Harmony Improvisator is the most advanced harmonic composition tool on the market. It opens up the infinite world of harmonic theory by making centuries-old knowledge uniquely transparent.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  4. Odesi icon
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    Odesi helps you write hot tracks. It exports the results to Audio and MIDI files, so you can use the final result immediately. The MIDI files you create in Odesi will open perfectly inside Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Reason, Pro Tools, or any other DAW.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  5. Synfire icon
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    The comprehensive Music Prototyping Studio for professionals and enthusiasts. Get rid of tedious routine and enjoy an artistic freedom and creative variety never seen before. Forget writer's block. Synfire is an inexhaustible source of inspiration.

    26 Synfire alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  6. Liquid Music icon
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    Liquid Music is a harmony, melody and rhythm MIDI editor software that plugs into your DAW host. It's compatible with VST, AU, AAX and Max for Live.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Ableton Live
     
  7. Cthulhu icon
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    Cthulhu is firstly a chord memorizer and player, allowing you to experiment with creating and reworking chord progressions with single-note presses. The other half of Cthulhu is a unique pattern-based arpeggiator, allowing incoming notes or chords to be manipulated in various...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    Get rid of writer's block once and for all. Experiment with new scales, harmonies, and melodies easily.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  9. AutoTheory icon
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    AutoTheory synchronizes industry standard midi effects into the perfect songwriting tool.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Composer's Sketchpad offers a modern, mobile-centric take on music sequencing. It's an intuitive, interactive music composition tool that's perfect for recording and experimenting with musical ideas.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPad
     
    • Composer's Sketchpad is the most popular iPad alternative to Helio Workstation.

    • Composer's Sketchpad is Freemium and ProprietaryHelio Workstation is Free and Open Source
  11. Obscurium icon
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    Obscurium is a synthesis tool for sound and pitch. It feeds on your input of scales & chords to produce futuristic soundscapes and vivid harmonics.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    ChordMaps2 is a creative music app for iPad that allows you to play and explore melodies, bass lines, and chord progressions in both major and minor keys, most of the time tapping with just one or two fingers.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPad
     
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