LMMS (also called Linux MultiMedia Studio) is a powerful open-source Digital Audio Workstation that lets you compose, edit and mix music on your computer. It includes all the tools you need to make your creations and then export the results in the digital audio formats you want.

What is LMMS?

LMMS is an open-source, cross-platform, and completely free digital audio workstation. This program has been improved for over 15 years and offers many professional tools for recording, mixing, editing, and exporting digital audio. Of course, you can also compose your music by connecting a MIDI controller and using the various musical instruments in the software.

What are the key features of LMMS?

Compatibility: LMMS supports lots of formats so that you can export and import plenty of different file extensions, including wav, .ogg, .aiff, .flac, and even MIDI files.
Audio editing: Thanks to the sound sequencer’s interface, you will quickly get used to manipulating loops and other automation when composing. You will find it very helpful and easy to use when creating repetitive and complex tracks.

Musical instruments: A crazy list of tools, that is what you will get in LMMS. Indeed, it features 16 synthesizers, including the emulators of the famous Roland TB-303, the Commodore 64, the NES, the GameBoy, and others from YAMAHA. In addition, it also includes the open-source synthesizer called ZynAddSubFx, an instrument that works with additive and subtractive synthesis, Fourier transform, and other synthesis methods. Moreover, LMMS supports 64-bit VST instruments that empower you to add always more instruments from other sources. So get curious, and you will understand that there is no limit to all the fantastic possibilities you will find out there.
Effects: LMMS provides all the essential effects you need to achieve good results, including compressor, limiter, delay, reverb, distortion, bass enhancer, and more. You will find remarkably accurate ones, such as the parametric and the graphic equalizers. Last but not least, you can also extend LMMS as it supports VST and LADSPA plugins.