LMMS works on Linux, Windows and OSX.

• Interface look like FL Studio interface.
• Has many of the same windows such as step-sequencer, piano roll, playlist, mixer, etc.

LMMS is available for free with source code licensed under GPL and available on GitHub allowing anyone to edit and extend the software as they see fit.

Uses VeSTige as the VST plugin. It has some bugs but most VSTs work with it.

LMMS is lightweight enough to be run off of a flash drive.

Just plug in and play. Plug in the MIDI keyboard before opening LMMS and it'll automatically pick up that you've connected the keyboard.

LMMS comes with a triple oscillator, Gameboy sound emu, NES sound emu added into the software, which makes it easier to create sounds without the inclusion of external plugins. It is very accessible for beginners.

You can use your computer keyboard as a MIDI controller.

LMMS is ideal for beginners, as it is easy to use and comes with tons of ready to use instruments and samples.

All windows in the DAW can be moved around freely and are not attached to a grid.