Rosegarden vs Zenbeats
Rosegarden
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| Figure | Rosegarden | Zenbeats |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $2.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 9 |
| Spec score · Audio Editing Software | 7.1 (#121) | 9.1 (#5) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Rosegarden's integration page describes routing and synchronizing audio applications through JACK. | Projects can be transferred between devices through Google Drive or OneDrive, and stems and loops can be exported for other DAWs. |
| MIDI sequencing | Yes | Yes |
| Multitrack editing | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Linux | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and compatible Chrome OS systems |
| System requirements | Rosegarden runs on Linux, requires ALSA for audio and MIDI support, and requires JACK for audio sequencing but not for MIDI. | Roland specifies a dual-core CPU, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB free storage, Windows 10/11, macOS 10.11+, iOS 11+, Android 8+ or compatible ChromeOS Android systems. |
| Third-party plugins | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Zenbeats
- Free VersionFree
- Max Unlock$149.99 a month
- Roland Cloud Membership$2.99 a month
- Android Unlock$14.99, paid once
- iOS Unlock$14.99, paid once
- macOS Unlock$49.99, paid once
- Windows Unlock$49.99, paid once
- Platform Unlock$59.99, paid once
- Max Unlock$149.99, paid once
In their own words
Rosegarden
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