MusE

Spec sheet

Product

MusE is a full-featured MIDI and audio sequencer with recording, editing, plugin support, and automation.Read 11 Oct 2026 · muse-sequencer.github.io

Free plan

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · muse-sequencer.github.io

Integrations

Supported technologies include JACK audio and MIDI, LASH session control, ALSA MIDI, RtAudio, LV2, and FLAM plugin GUIs.Read 11 Oct 2026 · muse-sequencer.github.io

Support

The FAQ directs users who need help to the MusE forum.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

License

MusE is published under the GNU General Public License.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Audio features

MusE supports realtime recording and playback across several mono or stereo inputs and outputs, with graphical automation editing.Read 11 Oct 2026 · muse-sequencer.github.io

Linux downloads

The project says MusE is available for most Linux distributions and offers AppImage builds and stable source releases.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Maintainer

MusE was originally written by Werner Schweer and is now developed and maintained by the MusE development team.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

MIDI editing

Its MIDI editors include piano roll, drum editor, list view, and score editor.Read 11 Oct 2026 · muse-sequencer.github.io

MIDI features

MusE supports realtime MIDI recording and playback, MIDI file import and export, and external synths.Read 11 Oct 2026 · muse-sequencer.github.io

MIDI sequencing

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · muse-sequencer.github.io

Multitrack editing

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · muse-sequencer.github.io

Other operating systems

The support FAQ says MusE is mostly for Linux, has a FreeBSD port, and that Windows and OS X ports need more work before they are usable.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plugins

The homepage lists VST, LV2, DSSI, and LADSPA plugin formats for audio sequencing.Read 11 Oct 2026 · muse-sequencer.github.io

Realtime timing

The FAQ says MusE requires a high-performance timer for a stable beat and recommends an operating-system timer of at least 500 Hz.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Supported platforms

LinuxRead 22 Sep 2026 · muse-sequencer.github.io

Synths

Internal synth plugins include a FluidSynth soundfont softsynth and Deicsonze FM synth emulating DX11.Read 11 Oct 2026 · muse-sequencer.github.io

Third-party plugins

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · muse-sequencer.github.io

Plans and prices

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