LMMS
Digital audio workstation (DAW) for composing, synthesizing, and editing music; formerly Linux MultiMedia Studio
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| + | Sequencer | Arrange and layer musical patterns |
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| + | MIDI Support | Integrates with MIDI devices for precise control and wider instrument compatibility |
| + | Sample Editing | Enables trimming, looping, manipulating and incorporating audio samples into your music |
| + | Automation | Creates dynamic changes in effects or parameters over the course of a song |
| + | Piano Roll | Provides a visual interface for editing melodies and chords |
| + | VST Plugin Support | Extends LMMS’s capabilities with a vast selection of third-party plugins (Windows only). Linux support via Wine. |
| + | Instrument Plugins | Offers access to a variety of virtual instruments for sound generation |
| + | Export Options | Enables saving your projects as various audio file formats for sharing or playback |
| + | Beat/Bassline Editor | Craft drum patterns and basslines |
| + | ZynAddSubFX Synthesizer | A powerful built-in synthesizer for generating a wide range of sounds |
| + | Hydrogen Drum Machine Integration | Integrates with Hydrogen for enhanced drum programming capabilities |
| + | SoundFont Support | Enables utilizing custom sound libraries for a broader sonic palette |
| + | Project Templates | Offers pre-configured project setups for various music styles, speeding up workflow |
| + | Community Plugins | Provides access to user-created extensions |
| - | Limited Advanced Features | Offers fewer advanced features, like professional sound libraries, real-time collaboration, or extensive MIDI editing tools, compared to paid Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) |
| - | No Audio Recording | Lacks a built-in audio recording option for users who want to record vocals, instruments, or external sounds directly within LMMS |
| - | Workaround-Heavy Workflow | Certain tasks, like track merging or audio warping, require workarounds or external tools, which can slow down workflow |
| - | Limited Collaboration Features | The absence of real-time collaboration features can be a hurdle for teamwork on projects |
| - | Limited Third-Party Compatibility | While some plugins work, compatibility with third-party plugins can be unreliable |
System Requirements
Version ↓
| # | Minimum | Recommended |
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| 1 | Windows 7, MacOS X Lion, Linux | Windows 10, MacOS X High Sierra, Linux |
| 2 | 1.5 GHz x86, x86_64, or ARM-based CPU with 2 cores | 2 GHz x86, x86_64, or ARM-based CPU with 4 cores |
| 3 | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| 4 | 100 MB | 512 MB |
| 5 | LMMS may run on systems that do not meet these requirements, but its performance or stability is not guaranteed. | More CPU cores, higher CPU clock speed, and additional RAM will increase LMMS’s capacity to handle large projects and more plugins. |
Developer
Written in
C++, C, Qt
Initial Release
22 September 2005