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 SoundCraft or LYNX SHARE. 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, Bespoke Synth and Qtractor.

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  1. REAPER icon

    REAPER

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    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.

    104 REAPER alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Default theme
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    Ardour

     247 likes

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

    105 Ardour alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • US flagUnited States
    Ardour 6
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  4. SoundCraft icon

    SoundCraft

     17 likes

    Recording, editing and mixing audio; an open-source, clean-room reimplementation of Avid Pro Tools, rebuilt in pure Rust.

    52 SoundCraft alternatives

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    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flatpak
    • AppImage
    • US flagUnited States
    SoundCraft screenshot 1
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  5. Bitwig Studio icon

    Bitwig Studio

     100 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.

    68 Bitwig Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Bitwig Studio screenshot 1
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  8. Bespoke Synth icon

    Bespoke Synth

     34 likes

    Bespoke is a software modular synthesizer. It contains a bunch of modules, which you can connect together to create sounds.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • US flagUnited States
    Bespoke Synth screenshot 1
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  9. Qtractor icon

    Qtractor

     56 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...

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    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • European Union flagEU
    Qtractor screenshot 1
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  10. Studio One icon

    Studio One

     52 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...

    65 Studio One alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    Studio One Pro 7
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  11. Waveform icon

    Waveform

     62 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 type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    Waveform screenshot 1
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  12. n-Track Studio icon

    n-Track Studio

     15 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.

    55 n-Track Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Snapcraft
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    • European Union flagEU
    n-Track Studio screenshot 1
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