LMMS

7.5easy start · #31 of 130
in Audio Editing Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Linux, Mac, Windows.

LMMS is ranked #31 of 130 in audio editing software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

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Free Free Open-source software · Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux docs.lmms.io · 19 Sept 2026

LMMS Free 100% free · open source · community-driven project lmms.io · 5 Oct 2026

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The record

What it does: LMMS is a cross-platform tool for making music on a computer, including creating melodies and beats, synthesizing and mixing sounds, and arranging samples.
Workflow: It provides an interface to sequence, compose, mix, and automate songs.
Input: LMMS supports note playback using a MIDI or typing keyboard.
Import: LMMS can import MIDI files and Hydrogen project files.
Built-in instruments: The site lists 16 built-in synthesizers, including emulations of the TB-303, Commodore 64 SID, NES, GameBoy, and Yamaha OPL2.
Instrument formats: LMMS lists native multisample support for SoundFont (SF2), Giga (GIG), and Gravis UltraSound (GUS) formats.
Effects and plugins: The site lists LADSPA and VST effect plugin support, plus built-in compressor, limiter, delay, reverb, distortion, bass enhancer, equalizers, and a spectrum analyzer.
VST instruments: The site lists built-in 64-bit VST instrument support with a 32-bit VST bridge on 64-bit Windows.
VST3 limitation: The user manual states that LMMS does not yet support VST3 plugins.
Desktop platforms: The home page describes LMMS as a tool for Linux, Windows, and macOS.
Download requirements: The download page lists Windows 10 or 11 builds and macOS 10.13 or newer for x86_64, or macOS 11 or newer for arm64.
Release notes: The download page says the release includes 8 new native plugins, ARM64 builds, and many features, fixes, and performance improvements.
Security and backups: The user manual says the backup feature is on by default and describes a backup file created when saving a project.
Project model: The home page describes LMMS as a 100% free, open-source, community-driven project hosted on GitHub.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Audio Editing Software in 2026#31 of 130
Best Digital Audio Workstations in 2026#10 of 38
Best Game Music Software in 2026#7 of 26

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Sources

lmms.io· checked 5 Oct 2026
docs.lmms.io/user-manual/getting-started/settings· checked 5 Oct 2026
lmms.io/download· checked 5 Oct 2026
docs.lmms.io/user-manual/production/safety· checked 5 Oct 2026
docs.lmms.io/user-manual/legal/license· checked 19 Sept 2026