Nuendo vs OpenMPT
Nuendo
steinberg.netOpenMPT
openmpt.orgSide by side
| Figure | Nuendo | OpenMPT |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Audio Editing Software | 8.8 (#9) | 8.0 (#56) |
| Spec score · Digital Audio Workstations | 8.3 (#9) | 8.0 (#16) |
| Spec score · Game Music Software | 8.2 (#7) | 7.9 (#15) |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| MIDI sequencing | Yes | No |
| Multitrack editing | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Steinberg describes Nuendo as an audio post-production solution for film, TV, game audio, and immersive sound professionals. | OpenMPT is a tracker and audio application for writing and playing music, usable as a sample-based tracker or a DAW with plugin support. |
| Support | Nuendo 15 is available through Steinberg's downloads page, which provides general information and installation utilities. | Users can seek help in the forums and FAQ, and report bugs or request features through the issue tracker. |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows; macOS and Linux via Wine |
| Third-party plugins | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Nuendo
- Nuendo 15 Full VersionPriced on request
- Nuendo 15 CrossgradePriced on request
- Nuendo 15 Crossgrade$799.99, paid once
- Nuendo 15 Full version$999.99, paid once
In their own words
OpenMPT
OpenMPT is a tracker and audio application for writing and playing music, with a sample-based workflow or DAW-style use through plugin support. It is portable and needs no installation. The editor supports up to 128 channels and 256 virtual channels, multiple open modules, and a built-in sample editor. OpenMPT supports VST effects and instruments, DirectX audio plugins, and VST automation from patterns. It imports module formats including Impulse Tracker, Scream Tracker 3, FastTracker 2, and ProTracker, and can save IT, MOD, MPTM, S3M, and XM modules. Audio export includes lossless PCM and float audio up to 192 kHz and 32-bit, as well as Opus, Ogg Vorbis, MP3, MIDI, and OPL register dumps. Live workflows include queuing patterns and controlling VST parameters with a MIDI keyboard. OpenMPT can load MIDI files but is not a MIDI editor. It is free under the New BSD License. Windows is supported natively; macOS and Linux use Wine.