MusE

Name: MusE
Author: The MusE development team

A Linux digital audio workstation for recording, editing, and sequencing audio and MIDI.

By The MusE development team

Free Open sourceLinux

Official websitemuse-sequencer.github.io

Download pageflathub.org

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About MusE

MusE combines audio and MIDI sequencing with real-time recording and playback. It includes piano roll, drum, list, and score editors, internal synth plugins, automation, and support for external instruments.

It supports plugin formats including VST, LV2, DSSI, and LADSPA, and works with JACK and ALSA audio interfaces.

Strengths

Records and edits audio and MIDI
Includes piano roll, drum, list, and score editors
Supports VST, LV2, DSSI, and LADSPA plugins
Works with JACK and ALSA interfaces

Limitations

Linux only

Details

Pricing: FreeFree and open source under the GNU General Public License.
License: GPL-2.0+
Developer: The MusE development team
Platforms: Linux
How it runs: Downloadable app
Best suited for: Linux musicians producing multitrack audio and MIDI projects
Categories: Audio tools
Last verified: October 8, 2026
Added: October 8, 2026
Provenance: Selected from the Flathub
Sources: muse-sequencer.github.io

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