The Best LMMS AlternativesTop Music Production Apps & Digital Audio Workstations like LMMS

LMMS is described as '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 synthesd mixing of sounds, and arranging of' and is a leading music production app in the audio & music category. There are more than 50 alternatives to LMMS for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and iPad apps. The best LMMS alternative is FL Studio. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try GarageBand or Zrythm. Other great apps like LMMS are Reaper, Ardour, Ableton Live and Logic Pro.

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FL Studio
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Paid • Proprietary
Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
Audio Editor
Mac
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Android
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Android Tablet
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iPad
91 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 Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to LMMS.
- - FL Studio is the most popular commercial alternative to LMMS.
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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.
Piano Roll
Synth rack
Voice Recording
MIDI Keyboard Input
Visualize Music
Beat slicer
MultiTouch
Context-aware help
FFMPEG support
Great Opus codec support
Comments about FL Studio as a Alternative to LMMS
Most users think FL Studio is a great LMMS alternative.
David
LMMS was modeled after FL Studio so it's very similar, though FL Studio has years of refinement through commercial development. LMMS is viable for creating commercial quality productions but FL's polished interface and workflow hugely simplify the task.
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Guest
They work well with high quality results. FL Studio is a little more advanced though
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Reaper
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Paid • Proprietary
Digital Audio Workstation
Music Production App
Audio Recorder
Mac
Windows
Linux
81 Reaper alternatives
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.
- - Reaper is the most popular Linux alternative to LMMS.
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Reaper Features
1. Support for VST PluginsReaper support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
2. Support for scriptingReaper supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
3. Support for MIDIReaper includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
4. PortableReaper can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
5. Ad-freeReaper doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. LightweightReaper consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
7. Dark ModeReaper supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Customizable
MultiTrack
Extensive customisability
Spectral editing
Convert audio to MIDI
Multi Channel
Built-in routing
Pitch shift engine
Piano Roll
Patch Management
Ardour
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Paid • Open Source
Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
Audio Recorder
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
86 Ardour alternatives
Ardour is a hard disk recorder and digital audio workstation application. It runs on GNU/Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows. Ardour's intention is to provide digital audio workstation software suitable for professional use.
- - Ardour is the most popular Open Source alternative to LMMS.
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Ardour Features
1. Non Destructive EditingArdour can make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
2. Support for VST PluginsArdour support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
3. Music SequencerRecord, edit, or play back music with Ardour, by handling note and performance information.
4. Music LooperArdour supports a grid of musical loops and phrases that you can trigger and manipulate in real time.
5. Lossless AudioArdour has lossless audio support, basically studio quality sound.
6. Ad-freeArdour doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
7. Works OfflineArdour can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
8. Virtual InstrumentArdour uses mainy virtual instruments (piano, guitar, drums, bass, etc.).
9. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsArdour can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
Multitrack editing
Mix Music
Live Performance
Support for MIDI
Opinions about Ardour as a Alternative to LMMS
Almost everyone thinks Ardour is a great LMMS alternative.
Ableton Live
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Paid • Proprietary
Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
Audio Recorder
Mac
Windows
82 Ableton Live alternatives
Live is software for creating musical ideas, turning them into finished songs, and even taking them onto the stage.
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Ableton Live Features
1. Live PerformanceListen to and adjust your music productions with Ableton Live based on incoming audio in real time.
2. Support for VST PluginsAbleton Live support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
3. Virtual InstrumentAbleton Live uses mainy virtual instruments (piano, guitar, drums, bass, etc.).
4. Music SequencerRecord, edit, or play back music with Ableton Live, by handling note and performance information.
5. Works OfflineAbleton Live can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
6. Batch EditingAbleton Live allows you to select multiple items (tasks, files, images etc) and edit their properties all at once.
Mix Music
MIDI Keyboard Input
Pitch Shifting
Drag and Drop
Piano Roll
Music Recording
Opinions about Ableton Live as a Alternative to LMMS
Almost everyone thinks Ableton Live is a great LMMS alternative.
GarageBand
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Free • Proprietary
Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
Audio Recorder
Mac
iPhone
iPad
102 GarageBand alternatives
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.
- - GarageBand is the most popular free alternative to LMMS.
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GarageBand Features
1. Works OfflineGarageBand can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. Virtual InstrumentGarageBand uses mainy virtual instruments (piano, guitar, drums, bass, etc.).
3. Music SequencerRecord, edit, or play back music with GarageBand, by handling note and performance information.
Preset beats
Audio Samples
Piano Roll
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Comments about GarageBand as a Alternative to LMMS
Most users think GarageBand is a great LMMS alternative.
Tibbe
GarageBand is apple products only
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sedeti
It's only available for Apple
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Logic Pro
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Paid • Proprietary
Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
Audio Editor
Mac
iPad
79 Logic Pro alternatives
Logic Pro lets you translate musical inspiration into professional productions. A range of powerful, easy-to-use features puts sophisticated tools at your fingertips, and complete surround support lets you make incredible, immersive music.
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Logic Pro Features
1. Music SequencerRecord, edit, or play back music with Logic Pro, by handling note and performance information.
2. Support for MIDILogic Pro includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
3. Support for VST PluginsLogic Pro support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
Synthesizer
Piano Roll
Mix Music
Music Recording
Record Tracks
Loop Library
Opinions about Logic Pro as a Alternative to LMMS
Almost everyone thinks Logic Pro is a great LMMS alternative.
Bitwig Studio
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Paid • Proprietary
Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
Audio Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
41 Bitwig Studio alternatives
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.
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Bitwig Studio Features
1. Live PerformanceListen to and adjust your music productions with Bitwig Studio based on incoming audio in real time.
2. Support for VST PluginsBitwig Studio support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
3. Support for MIDIBitwig Studio includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
4. Works OfflineBitwig Studio can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
5. Support for scriptingBitwig Studio supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
6. Music SequencerRecord, edit, or play back music with Bitwig Studio, by handling note and performance information.
7. Music LooperBitwig Studio supports a grid of musical loops and phrases that you can trigger and manipulate in real time.
Grid layout
Modular System
Multiplatform
Piano Roll
Mix Music
Music Recording
Comments about Bitwig Studio as a Alternative to LMMS
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Guest
More sophiscated with professionals as target audience.
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Zrythm
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Freemium • Open Source
Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
Audio Recorder
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
86 Zrythm alternatives
Zrythm is a digital audio workstation designed to be featureful and easy to use.
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Zrythm Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsZrythm can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
2. Support for VST PluginsZrythm support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
3. Ad-freeZrythm doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. Music SequencerRecord, edit, or play back music with Zrythm, by handling note and performance information.
Multiple languages
Audio Export
Mix Music
Support for Audio Units Plugins
Music Mastering
Comments about Zrythm as a Alternative to LMMS
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Paulo Corceiro
Not exactly "Free". There's a free version but you can't save or load.
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Cakewalk
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Audio Recorder
Audio Editor
Digital Audio Workstation
Windows
108 Cakewalk alternatives
Cakewalk, formerly SONAR, is a comprehensive audio software for music composition, audio recording, editing, mixing and mastering. It features a full suite of high quality audio and MIDI effects and instruments and composition tools ranging from drum sequencer and piano roll...
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Cakewalk Features
1. Support for VST PluginsCakewalk support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
2. Ad-freeCakewalk doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Support for MIDICakewalk includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
4. Virtual InstrumentCakewalk uses mainy virtual instruments (piano, guitar, drums, bass, etc.).
5. Music LooperCakewalk supports a grid of musical loops and phrases that you can trigger and manipulate in real time.
6. Lossless AudioCakewalk has lossless audio support, basically studio quality sound.
7. Dark ModeCakewalk supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
8. Works OfflineCakewalk can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
9. Music SequencerRecord, edit, or play back music with Cakewalk, by handling note and performance information.
Multitrack editing
Step Sequencer
Melodyne Intergration
Mix Music
Piano Roll
Music Recording
Customizable
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
MultiTrack
Comments about Cakewalk as a Alternative to LMMS
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kendo friendo
Cakewalk is a fully featured mainstream DAW offered for free. It offers everything you'd expect from paid software, and the Bandlab website has a very cool Github style collaboration and seller ecosystem.
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Richie Scassellati
I feel like Cakewalk is a lot easier to use than LMMS and is more feature-packed, like audio editing and recording.
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Carla
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Free • Open Source
Music Production App
Audio Router
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
42 Carla alternatives
Carla is an audio plugin host, with support for many audio drivers and plugin formats. It has some nice features like automation of parameters via MIDI CC (and send output back as MIDI too) and full OSC control.
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Carla Features
1. Support for VST PluginsCarla support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
Rack Effects
Cubase
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Paid • Proprietary
Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
Audio Recorder
Mac
Windows
72 Cubase alternatives
Definitive desktop DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) for professional mixing, mastering, music production and sound design.
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Cubase Features
1. Music LooperCubase supports a grid of musical loops and phrases that you can trigger and manipulate in real time.
2. Music SequencerRecord, edit, or play back music with Cubase, by handling note and performance information.
3. Works OfflineCubase can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
4. Live PerformanceListen to and adjust your music productions with Cubase based on incoming audio in real time.
5. Ad-freeCubase doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. Support for VST PluginsCubase support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
Voice Recording
Music Recording
Mix Music
Piano Roll
AudioTool
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Free • Proprietary
Music Production App
Audio Editor
Online
68 AudioTool alternatives
Make music online with a powerful set of tools ranging from synthesizers and samplers to mixers, delays, reverb and much more. AudioTool is an advanced, collaborative DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) built for the browser.
- - AudioTool is the most popular Web-based alternative to LMMS.
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AudioTool Features
1. Support for MIDIAudioTool includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
2. Music SequencerRecord, edit, or play back music with AudioTool, by handling note and performance information.
Mix Music
Browser-based
Modular System
Cloud based
Community-based
Piano Roll
Sound Effects