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.

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

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Reaper
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Digital Audio Workstation
Music Production App
Audio Editor
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82 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 Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Reason.
- - Reaper is the most popular commercial alternative to Reason.
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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. Music SequencerRecord, edit, or play back music with Reaper, by handling note and performance information.
8. Dark ModeReaper supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
9. Lossless AudioReaper has lossless audio support, basically studio quality sound.
Customizable
MultiTrack
Extensive customisability
Spectral editing
Convert audio to MIDI
Multi Channel
Built-in routing
Pitch shift engine
Piano Roll
Music Recording
Comments about Reaper as a Alternative to Reason
Most users think Reaper is a great Reason alternative.
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Misses instruments but mixing / mastering plugins are ove rthe top. Routing is even easier than Reason cables.
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Full featured DAW, will accept VST as replacement for Reason's instruments, but overall as easy to use.
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Ardour
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Paid • Open Source
Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
Audio Recorder
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87 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 Reason.
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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. Works OfflineArdour can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
5. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsArdour can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
6. Lossless AudioArdour has lossless audio support, basically studio quality sound.
7. Ad-freeArdour doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
8. Live PerformanceListen to and adjust your music productions with Ardour based on incoming audio in real time.
9. Support for MIDIArdour includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
Multitrack editing
Mix Music
Virtual Instrument
Music Looper
Comments about Ardour as a Alternative to Reason
Some users think Ardour is a great Reason alternative, some don't.
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Less possibilities, interface is not up to speed.
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No instruments included, clunky interface
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Bitwig Studio
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42 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 Reason
Almost everyone thinks Bitwig Studio is a great Reason alternative.
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It is more "all in one" than ardour and reaper so you don´t need so much external plugins.
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Great modular synth that kinda replaces the whole reason cable thing. Better live abilities. Linux support. Not enough instruments
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Studio One
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Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
Audio Editor
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72 Studio One alternatives
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...
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Studio One Features
1. Virtual InstrumentStudio One uses mainy virtual instruments (piano, guitar, drums, bass, etc.).
2. Music SequencerRecord, edit, or play back music with Studio One, by handling note and performance information.
3. Works OfflineStudio One can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
4. Lossless AudioStudio One has lossless audio support, basically studio quality sound.
5. Support for MIDIStudio One includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
6. Live PerformanceListen to and adjust your music productions with Studio One based on incoming audio in real time.
7. Support for VST PluginsStudio One support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
8. Music LooperStudio One supports a grid of musical loops and phrases that you can trigger and manipulate in real time.
Drag and Drop
Mix Music
Piano Roll
MIDI Clips
MIDI Keyboard Input
Bespoke Synth
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Free • Open Source
Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
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75 Bespoke Synth alternatives
Bespoke is a software modular synthesizer. It contains a bunch of modules, which you can connect together to create sounds.
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Bespoke Synth Features
1. Virtual InstrumentBespoke Synth uses mainy virtual instruments (piano, guitar, drums, bass, etc.).
2. Node BasedBespoke Synth supports node editing, a form of visual programming that gives you full control over the rendering.
Modular connections
Synthesizer
Mix Music
Music Recording
Waveform
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Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
Audio Recorder
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54 Waveform alternatives
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.
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Waveform Features
1. Support for VST PluginsWaveform support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
Qtractor
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Free • Open Source
Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
Audio Editor
Linux
74 Qtractor alternatives
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...
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Qtractor Features
1. Support for MIDIQtractor includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
2. Support for VST PluginsQtractor support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
3. Music SequencerRecord, edit, or play back music with Qtractor, by handling note and performance information.
Multitrack editing
Rosegarden
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Free • Open Source
Music Production App
Digital Audio Workstation
Linux
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103 Rosegarden alternatives
Rosegarden is a well-rounded audio and MIDI sequencer, score editor, and general-purpose music composition and editing environment.
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Rosegarden Features
1. Music LooperRosegarden supports a grid of musical loops and phrases that you can trigger and manipulate in real time.
2. Support for MIDIRosegarden includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
Piano Roll
Customizable
Radium
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Paid • Open Source
Audio Editor
Music Production App
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72 Radium alternatives
Radium is a music editor with a new type of interface.
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Radium Features
1. Music SequencerRecord, edit, or play back music with Radium, by handling note and performance information.
2. Support for VST PluginsRadium support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
3. Dark ModeRadium supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Piano Roll
Modular System
Luppp
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Free • Open Source
Music Production App
Linux
46 Luppp alternatives
Luppp is a music creation tool, intended for live use. The focus is on real time processing and a fast, intuitive workflow. With extensive MIDI mapping support, you can get looping just how you like!
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Luppp Features
1. Live PerformanceListen to and adjust your music productions with Luppp based on incoming audio in real time.
2. Support for MIDILuppp includes MIDI hardware and software support to record and import audio.
Automatic Looping