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Spec score 8.5 #21 of 131 in Audio Editing Software

What it is

Zrythm is a digital audio workstation for GNU/Linux, Windows, and macOS, with multitrack editing, MIDI sequencing, recording, automation, and mixing. Its editing tool can move, resize, clone, link, loop, delete, and cut objects. Automation can control parameters such as project BPM and time signature using lines, curves, CV signals, or envelopes. It records audio and MIDI from devices or other apps through JACK, with punch in/out and multiple takes. Mixing features include group tracks, aux sends to FX tracks, plugin sidechain inputs, and in-context listening. Supported plugins include LV2, VST2, VST3, AU, CLAP, and JSFX; SFZ and SF2 soundfonts are also supported. It imports and exports audio formats supported by libsndfile, with additional MP3 import, and exports MIDI Type 0 or Type 1. Automatic backups and saved undo history are available. Zrythm is released under the GNU Affero General Public License, version 3. A free Basic plan lists 25 tracks; paid options start at £14 a month billed Purchase.

Spec sheet

Product
Zrythm is a highly automated and intuitive digital audio workstation.Read 8 Oct 2026 · zrythm.org
Free plan
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · zrythm.org
Privacy
The privacy policy says the software may contact zrythm.org at startup for release notifications and can send error reports after showing users the data before sending.Read 8 Oct 2026 · zrythm.org
Support
The site offers a community chat, forum, issue reporting, and contribution channels for code, bug reports, feature requests and translation.Read 8 Oct 2026 · zrythm.org
License
Zrythm is released under the GNU Affero General Public License, version 3.Read 8 Oct 2026 · zrythm.org
Audio backends
Supported audio and MIDI backends include JACK/PipeWire, Windows MME, WASAPI and Core Audio/MIDI.Read 8 Oct 2026 · zrythm.org
Automation
It can automate parameters including project BPM and time signature, using lines, curves, CV signals or envelopes.Read 8 Oct 2026 · zrythm.org
Data safety
The software supports automatic project backups, undoable actions and saving undo history with projects.Read 8 Oct 2026 · zrythm.org
Editing
Its select tool can select, move, resize, clone, link, loop, delete and cut objects.Read 8 Oct 2026 · zrythm.org
Import/export
It imports and exports audio formats supported by libsndfile, with additional MP3 import, and exports MIDI Type 0 or Type 1.Read 8 Oct 2026 · zrythm.org
MIDI sequencing
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · zrythm.org
Mixing
Mixing features include group tracks, aux sends to FX tracks and plugin sidechain inputs, and in-context listening.Read 8 Oct 2026 · zrythm.org
Multitrack editing
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · zrythm.org
Plugins
Zrythm supports LV2, VST2, VST3, AU, CLAP and JSFX plugins, plus SFZ and SF2 soundfonts.Read 8 Oct 2026 · zrythm.org
Privacy controls
The site says Umami analytics can be opted out of without consequences for website use and that no profiling is done.Read 8 Oct 2026 · zrythm.org
Recording
It records audio and MIDI from devices or other apps using JACK, and supports punch in/out and multiple takes.Read 8 Oct 2026 · zrythm.org
Supported platforms
GNU/Linux, Windows, macOSRead 21 Sep 2026 · zrythm.org
Third-party plugins
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · zrythm.org

Plans and prices

Basic Priced on request 25 tracks Read 21 Sep 2026 · zrythm.org
Snapshot £14, paid once Purchase Unlimited tracks · Basic & Z Series plugins · Web & PDF user manual · Access to v1.0.0 only Read 21 Sep 2026 · zrythm.org
Snapshot £14 a month Purchase Unlimited tracks · Basic & Z Series plugins · Web & PDF user manual · Access to v1.0.0 only Read 21 Sep 2026 · zrythm.org
Bundle £24, paid once Purchase Unlimited tracks · Basic & Z Series plugins · Web & PDF user manual · Access to all v1 & v2 releases Read 21 Sep 2026 · zrythm.org
Bundle £24 a month Purchase Unlimited tracks · Basic & Z Series plugins · Web & PDF user manual · Access to all v1 & v2 releases Read 21 Sep 2026 · zrythm.org
Subscription £38 a year /year Unlimited tracks · Basic & Z Series plugins · Web & PDF user manual · Access to all releases · Access to nightly builds Read 21 Sep 2026 · zrythm.org
Basic Free Up to 25 tracks · Basic plugins · Web user manual · v1.0.0 Read 8 Oct 2026 · zrythm.org
Snapshot $19, paid once Unlimited tracks · Basic & Z Series plugins · Web & PDF user manual · Access to v1.0.0 only Read 8 Oct 2026 · zrythm.org
Bundle $31, paid once Unlimited tracks · Basic & Z Series plugins · Web & PDF user manual · Access to all v1 & v2 releases Read 8 Oct 2026 · zrythm.org
Subscription $50 a year /year Unlimited tracks · Basic & Z Series plugins · Web & PDF user manual · Access to all releases · Access to nightly builds Read 8 Oct 2026 · zrythm.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Multitrack editing and MIDI sequencing
  • Supports six listed plugin formats
  • Records multiple takes with punch in/out
  • Automatic backups and saved undo history

Limits

  • Basic plan lists 25 tracks
  • Paid plans start at £14 a month
  • Startup may contact zrythm.org for release notifications

Who it suits

Zrythm suits musicians who need multitrack audio and MIDI work, plugin support, and automation across desktop platforms. Its plan options may matter to users who need more than the Basic plan’s 25 tracks.

Verdict

Zrythm combines recording, sequencing, automation, and mixing across Linux, macOS, and Windows. Compare the Basic track limit with the paid plans’ listed access before choosing.

Where Specifiction places it

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