A multitrack audio editor for recording, cleaning up and mastering sound, with a wide set of built-in effects and plugin support.
- VST3
- AU
- LV2
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Instead of 
Adobe Audition
- GitHub stars
- 19k
- Last update
- Nov 5, 2026
Open-source DAWs and plugin hosts
5 projects, each with its formats, systems and licence
Open-source DAWs cover full recording and mixing, pattern-based beat making and audio editing. For DAWs and hosts the formats listed are the plugin formats they load, so check that your favourite instruments and effects are supported.
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A pattern- and piano-roll-based music production studio with built-in synths and samplers, a natural fit if you like FL Studio's workflow.
- LV2
- VST2
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Instead of 
FL Studio
- GitHub stars
- 10.6k
- Last update
- Nov 5, 2026
A full recording, editing and mixing DAW that has been developed for over twenty years, with deep audio editing, routing and automation.
- VST3
- AU
- LV2
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Instead of 
Pro Tools
Logic Pro
Cubase
- GitHub stars
- 5.4k
- Last update
- Nov 5, 2026
A multi-system chiptune tracker that emulates the sound chips of classic consoles and computers.
- Standalone
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- GitHub stars
- 3.9k
- Last update
- Nov 5, 2026
A plugin host and patchbay that loads plugins in many formats, runs them standalone, and bridges between formats and architectures.
- VST3
- AU
- LV2
- VST2
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- GitHub stars
- 2.2k
- Last update
- Mar 19, 2026