Ardour Alternatives

Ardour is described as 'Hard disk recorder and digital audio workstation application. Record, edit, and mix on Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows' and is a very popular music production app in the audio & music category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Ardour for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPad apps. The best Ardour alternative is LMMS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Ardour are REAPER, FL Studio, Ableton Live and ComposeYogi.

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Ardour alternatives are mainly Music Production Apps, but if you're looking for Digital Audio Workstations or Audio Editors you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Linux and Windows + Open Source. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Ardour.
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  1. MP3 deluxe by MAGIX is a complete music solution for superior music recording, playback, and easy management. Some features include: quick import, optimal editing, easy music management including playlists,and direct recording of internet radio.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. SoundEngine icon
     4 likes

    Freeware audio editor/recorder.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. MusicBoard icon
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    Mb Launchpad is the first Linux launchpad. Available for Linux, MacOS, Android (executables) and for Wdos if you compile it.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  4. KRISTAL Audio Engine is a powerful multi-track recorder, audio sequencer and mixer - ideal for anyone wanting to get started with recording, mixing and mastering digital audio.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Luppp icon
     18 likes

    Luppp is a music creation tool, intended for live use. The focus is on real time processing and a fast, intuitive workflow. With extensive MIDI mapping support, you can get looping just how you like!

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. WaveShop icon
     20 likes

    WaveShop is a free, open-source audio editor for Windows XP/Vista/7. WaveShop is fast, lightweight, and bit-perfect, meaning samples aren't altered unless they need to be. Editing a portion of an audio file only affects that portion; the rest of the file is untouched.

    70 WaveShop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  7. Drum Pad Afro beat is an amazing afro beats music mixer. Make music with this DJ app with simple taps. Be an afro beat maker, mix loops and record your own melodies with the pads on the drumpad. Use your imagination to discover a new world of afrobeat tracks by this beatbox...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  8. Synthfont icon
     11 likes

    SynthFont is a program for playing midi files using SoundFonts. It can also include VST instruments. Midi input for live playback is also supported.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Orb is a music composition Artificial Intelligence. It is designed for composers, bands, orchestrators or simply everyone fond of music.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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