An open-source digital audio workstation (DAW) for multitrack recording, mixing, MIDI and VST/LV2 plugins.
Open sourceTechnical setup
Audition
FL StudioCode activity
- Stars
- 5,414
- Forks
- 1,016
- Open issues & PRs
- 48
- Last commit
- today
Details
- Type
- Open source
- License
- GPL-2.0
- Written in
- C++CJavaScriptLua
- Platforms
- Windows · Mac · Linux
- Ease of use
- Technical setup
Pros
- Professional multitrack mixing
- Fully open source
Cons
- Ready-made installers from the official site require a donation from 1 USD (the trial inserts periodic silence)
- Hard for beginners
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How is the 78/100 "Health" score calculated?
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FAQ
Is Ardour free?
Yes. Ardour is open source (GPL-2.0 license) and free for personal and commercial use.
Which platforms does Ardour run on?
Ardour is available for Windows, Mac and Linux.
What can I use Ardour instead of?
Ardour is a free alternative to Audition and FL Studio.
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