Stargate
An all-in-one digital audio workstation with built-in instruments, effects, a wave editor and flexible routing.GetGPL-3.0
LMMS
Compose electronic music with a piano roll, instruments, patterns, and an effects mixer.
GPL-2.0 · Free download · Downloads from github.com
- License
- GPL-2.0
- Open source
- Source
- GitHub
- LMMS
- Verified
- 2026
About LMMS
LMMS brings a beat sequencer, piano roll, synthesizers, and a mixer into one music-making workspace. Build a song by arranging patterns and automating parameters.
It is particularly useful for composing with software instruments and samples. macOS packages are available on the project's release page.
Information
- Source code
- LMMS/lmms
- License
- GPL-2.0
- Website
- lmms.io
- Download
- github.com
- Category
- Media
- Alternative to
- FL Studio, GarageBand
- Evidence checked
- Tags
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Sources and image credits
- github.com/LMMS/lmms
- github.com/LMMS/lmms/blob/master/LICENSE.txt
- github.com/LMMS/lmms/blob/master/README.md
- github.com/LMMS/lmms/releases
- icon.png: LMMS contributors. GPL-2.0; project trademarks remain with their owners.
License and artwork notices
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