Alternatives to MusE

A Linux digital audio workstation for recording, editing, and sequencing audio and MIDI. Notes say what changes if you switch.

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  • Qtractor

    An open-source audio and MIDI multitrack sequencer for Linux built on Qt, JACK and ALSA.

    Qtractor is a free, open-source Linux multitrack audio and MIDI sequencer, providing recording and sequencing in a Qt application.

  • LMMS

    A free digital audio workstation with a piano roll, beat sequencer and a pile of built-in synths.

  • Rosegarden

    A Linux MIDI sequencer and music notation editor with basic digital audio support.

  • Zrythm

    An open-source digital audio workstation with extensive automation, chord tools and broad plugin support.

    Zrythm is a free, open-source DAW for Windows, macOS, and Linux, with automation, chord tools, and broad plugin support.

  • REAPER

    Full digital audio workstation for multitrack recording, editing, mixing and MIDI.

    REAPER is a paid DAW for multitrack recording, editing, mixing, and MIDI, with Windows, macOS, and Linux support.

  • Helio

    An open-source music sequencer for desktop and mobile with a minimal, distraction-free interface.

  • Ardour

    A full digital audio workstation for recording, editing and mixing, with no subscription and no dongle.

    Ardour records, edits, and mixes audio and offers a DAW without a subscription, with Windows, macOS, and Linux support.