LMMS
LMMS is a free, open-source audio and music app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Cross-platform music production software. It has 10,442 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-2.0 license, and people use it instead of GarageBand and Ableton Live.
- Official
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
- Audio & music production
- Actively maintained
About LMMS
Cross-platform music production software Website ⦁︎ Releases ⦁︎ User manual ⦁︎ Showcase ⦁︎ Sharing platform ⦁︎ Developer wiki ⦁︎ Internal documentation
Replaces
Commercial software people commonly use LMMS instead of.
- GarageBand
- Ableton Live
- FL Studio
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What is LMMS?
LMMS is a free, open-source audio and music app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Cross-platform music production software. It has 10,442 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-2.0 license, and people use it instead of GarageBand and Ableton Live.
Is LMMS free and open source?
Yes. LMMS's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-2.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install LMMS?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v1.2.2) or the project website.
Can LMMS replace GarageBand?
LMMS is commonly used as a free alternative to GarageBand, Ableton Live and FL Studio. Features differ, so check that it opens the file formats and covers the workflows you rely on before switching.