Reason Alternatives for Linux

Reason is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is REAPER. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Bespoke Synth or Qtractor. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Reason and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Reason are Ardour, Bitwig Studio, Studio One and Waveform.

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  1. REAPER icon

    REAPER

     255 likes

    Digital audio workstation for Windows, macOS, and Linux offering multitrack audio and MIDI recording, editing, mixing, mastering, powerful automation, plugin support, scriptable customization, portable installs, frequent updates, and a comprehensive feature set.

    87 REAPER alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    REAPER vs Reason Comments
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    Full featured DAW, will accept VST as replacement for Reason's instruments, but overall as easy to use.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
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    Misses instruments but mixing / mastering plugins are ove rthe top. Routing is even easier than Reason cables.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • REAPER is Paid and ProprietaryReason is also Paid and Proprietary
    • REAPER is Customizable and LightweightReason is not according to our users
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    Ardour

     242 likes

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

    97 Ardour alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Ardour 6
     
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    Ardour vs Reason Comments
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    Less possibilities, interface is not up to speed.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    No instruments included, clunky interface

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Ardour is Paid and Open SourceReason is Paid and Proprietary
    • Ardour is Privacy focusedReason is not according to our users
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    Bitwig Studio

     95 likes

    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.

    58 Bitwig Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Bitwig Studio vs Reason Comments
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    It is more "all in one" than ardour and reaper so you don´t need so much external plugins.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
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    Great modular synth that kinda replaces the whole reason cable thing. Better live abilities. Linux support. Not enough instruments

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Bitwig Studio is Paid and ProprietaryReason is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Qtractor

     52 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...

    81 Qtractor alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Studio One

     48 likes

    Studio One is an advanced digital audio workstation for Mac and Windows featuring a bevy of powerful composition, editing, mixing and mastering tools on top of standard multi-track DAW features. Highly praised for its intuitive chord track that lets users drag and drop both...

    59 Studio One alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Studio One Pro 7
     
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    Waveform

     57 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. n-Track Studio icon

    n-Track Studio

     13 likes

    n-Track Studio is an audio and MIDI multitrack recorder that turns your device into a full-fledged recording studio. Record and playback a virtually unlimited number of tracks, mix them during playback and add effects. Create MIDI tracks using the built-in General MIDI synth.

    49 n-Track Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Snapcraft
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  14. Frinika icon

    Frinika

     16 likes

    Frinika is a free (licensed under GNU GPL) complete music workstation software containing sequencer, midi support, soft synthesizers, audio recorder, piano roll/tracker/notation editing and more. The goal of Frinika is to be a complete platform for making music with your...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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