Cakewalk Alternatives

Cakewalk is described as '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' and is a popular music production app in the audio & music category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Cakewalk for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPad apps. The best Cakewalk alternative is Audacity, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Cakewalk are LMMS, Tenacity, REAPER and FL Studio.

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  1. Acoustica icon
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    Acoustica

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    Acoustica is a comprehensive audio editor for recording, editing, mixing and mastering. Re-implemented from scratch for the highest quality demands and cross-platform support, Acoustica 7 is now the perfect tool for editing, mastering and restoration work on both Mac and PC (32...

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    The Acoustica Premium Edition 7 workspace with an audio clip loaded in the editor.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    The new spectral editing mode in Acoustica Premium Edition 7
    Multitrack audio editing in Acoustica 7.

    Acoustica Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Mix Music
    3.  Multitrack editing
    4.  MultiTrack
    5.  Batch processing
    6.  Built-in Burner
    7.  Audio restoration
    8.  Spectral editing
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  2. PlayGround - Organic Remix icon
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    PlayGround - Organic Remix

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    Playground is a new way to experience the music of curated artists from around the globe.

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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    PlayGround - Organic Remix Features

    1.  Mix Music
    2.  Music Library
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    Discontinued

    The last version is from May 2019.

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  4. MultitrackStudio icon
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    MultitrackStudio

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    MultitrackStudio is a full-featured audio/MIDI multitrack recording software. It combines a multitrack recorder, a mixer, lots of effects and a MIDI sequencer in one package: everything that's needed to turn your computer into a digital multitrack music recording studio.

    35 MultitrackStudio alternatives
    Desktop interface

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
    iPad mixer interface
    iPad piano roll
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    iPad automation

    MultitrackStudio Features

    1.  Virtual Instrument
    2.  Music Sequencer
    3.  Mix Music
    4.  Music Recording
    5.  Piano Roll
    6.  MultiTrack
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    MAGIX Music Maker

    Create songs, soundtracks, and beats with 1,500+ sounds, 64 audio/MIDI tracks, and a mixing console featuring effects and synths, catering to new and experienced musicians. Industry-standard CD burning and a user-friendly interfa...

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    Frinika

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    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...

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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Frinika Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Java based
    3.  Synthesizer
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    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 0.8.1, released in November 2016, can be still downloaded from SourceForge.

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    Synthfont

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    SynthFont is a program for playing midi files using SoundFonts. It can also include VST instruments. Midi input for live playback is also supported.

    36 Synthfont alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Synthfont Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Support for MIDI
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    Free Audio Editor

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    Free Audio Editor is a sound editor program for Windows. This software lets you make and edit voice and other audio recordings. You can cut, copy and paste parts of recording and, if required, add effects like echo, amplification and noise reduction.

    55 Free Audio Editor alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Free Audio Editor Features

    1.  Batch Editing
    2.  Text to Speech
    3.  Sound Effects
    4.  CD Burner
    5.  Batch processing
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  10. Skale Tracker icon
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    Skale Tracker

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    Skale Tracker is a music tracker (a special kind of music sequencer) available for Windows and Linux on the desktop as well as in a Flash-based browser verison.

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    Flash-based Online Version (no longer available)

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Skale Tracker Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Music Sequencer
    3.  Beat maker
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    Discontinued

    Online version is no longer available. Last desktop version, v0.81, released on December 2005, it's still downloadable and usable.

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  11. Amped Studio icon
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    Amped Studio

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    Amped Studio is a modern web based music studio and production environment. With the instant access of a web application you can quickly get in to creating music with virtual instruments, effects, loops, samples and easy to use tools.

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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Amped Studio Features

    1.  Support for MIDI
    2.  Music Sequencer
    3.  Mix Music
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    HammerHead

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    HammerHead is a simple TR-909-like drum computer program aiming at the dance-scene. You can use it to create perfect Techno loops, Jungle patterns or House beats, but it's also suitable for Hip Hop, Triphop, Rap, Industrial and almost any other music you can think of.

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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    HammerHead Features

    1.  Beat maker
    2.  Loops
    3.  Drums
    4.  Sample Library
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    Seq24

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    Seq24 is a minimal loop based midi sequencer. It was created to provide a very simple interface for editing and playing midi loops.

    23 Seq24 alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Seq24 Features

    1.  Music Looper
    2.  Support for MIDI
    3.  Music Sequencer
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