LMMS

LMMS

Video & audioHealthFair (70/100)

An open-source music production app in the style of FL Studio. It has beat sequencing, piano roll, virtual instruments and effects.

Open sourceSome learning curve

Free alternative to

Code activity

Stars
10,624
Forks
1,314
Open issues & PRs
1,492
Last commit
today
Latest release
6 years ago

Details

Type
Open source
License
GPL-2.0
Written in
C++CCMakeCSS
Platforms
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ease of use
Some learning curve
Get LMMS ↗
LMMS homepage

Pros

  • Workflow similar to FL Studio
  • Bundled instruments and samples

Cons

  • Live vocal recording is still weak
  • Cannot open .flp projects

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How is the 70/100 "Health" score calculated?

Dorabot computes it weekly from public GitHub data; it is not a review of software quality: 40 points for code freshness (a commit in the last 30 days earns full points), 25 points for popularity by stars, 20 points for a recent release, 15 points for the ratio of open issues to stars. 80+ is Good, 60–79 Fair, below 60 Weak.

FAQ

Is LMMS free?

Yes. LMMS is open source (GPL-2.0 license) and free for personal and commercial use.

Which platforms does LMMS run on?

LMMS is available for Windows, Mac and Linux.

What can I use LMMS instead of?

LMMS is a free alternative to FL Studio.

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