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LMMS

Ch 297.6of 130 Audio Editing Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
2 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: docs.lmms.io, lmms.io
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Overview

LMMS is ranked #29 of 130 in audio editing software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

LMMS plans and pricing

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Free Free Open-source software · Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux docs.lmms.io · 19 Sept 2026
LMMS Free 100% free · open source · community-driven project lmms.io · 5 Oct 2026

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Free plan
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Facts

What it does
LMMS is a cross-platform tool for making music on a computer, including creating melodies and beats, synthesizing and mixing sounds, and arranging samples.lmms.io · 5 Oct 2026
Workflow
It provides an interface to sequence, compose, mix, and automate songs.lmms.io · 5 Oct 2026
Input
LMMS supports note playback using a MIDI or typing keyboard.lmms.io · 5 Oct 2026
Import
LMMS can import MIDI files and Hydrogen project files.lmms.io · 5 Oct 2026
Built-in instruments
The site lists 16 built-in synthesizers, including emulations of the TB-303, Commodore 64 SID, NES, GameBoy, and Yamaha OPL2.lmms.io · 5 Oct 2026
Instrument formats
LMMS lists native multisample support for SoundFont (SF2), Giga (GIG), and Gravis UltraSound (GUS) formats.lmms.io · 5 Oct 2026
Effects and plugins
The site lists LADSPA and VST effect plugin support, plus built-in compressor, limiter, delay, reverb, distortion, bass enhancer, equalizers, and a spectrum analyzer.lmms.io · 5 Oct 2026
VST instruments
The site lists built-in 64-bit VST instrument support with a 32-bit VST bridge on 64-bit Windows.lmms.io · 5 Oct 2026
VST3 limitation
The user manual states that LMMS does not yet support VST3 plugins.docs.lmms.io · 5 Oct 2026
Desktop platforms
The home page describes LMMS as a tool for Linux, Windows, and macOS.lmms.io · 5 Oct 2026
Download requirements
The download page lists Windows 10 or 11 builds and macOS 10.13 or newer for x86_64, or macOS 11 or newer for arm64.lmms.io · 5 Oct 2026
Release notes
The download page says the release includes 8 new native plugins, ARM64 builds, and many features, fixes, and performance improvements.lmms.io · 5 Oct 2026
Security and backups
The user manual says the backup feature is on by default and describes a backup file created when saving a project.docs.lmms.io · 5 Oct 2026
Project model
The home page describes LMMS as a 100% free, open-source, community-driven project hosted on GitHub.lmms.io · 5 Oct 2026

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