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PlatformsWindows, Linux, Mac
MIDIYes
Plugin SupportVST, LADSPA, LV2
Pros
Pro Compatible with Linux, Windows 7/8.1/10 and macOS
Ardour is cross-platform and works on Windows & macOS.
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Ardour
6 years ago
Only seems to support EITHER Audio Units OR VST, but not both. The interface is completely unintuitive and just getting the damn thing to record is a nightmare. I almost blew my speakers by incorrectly routing inputs and outputs. Input support is questionable as I couldn't seem to get my MIDI keyboard to...
Con
No support for VST plugins for OS XCon
Not user friendlyArdour
Recommended 3 years ago
Easy to use for beginners (I am currently learning how to become a music producer). I have tried many other free DAWs on Linux but I find this one to be the best and easiest to use in my opinion. I have learnt so much already with Ardour and I would highly recommend it. By far the best free DAW on Linux. On...
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Open sourcePro
Compatible with Linux, Windows 7/8.1/10 and macOSPro
Clean linear interfacePro
Linux version has JACK supportCon
Builds are paidPro
LADSPA plugins supportPro
LV2 plugins supportCon
Quirky UI and navigationArdour
Recommended 6 years ago
Not only is it open source, but it's incredibly powerful. I highly recommend using it alongside other tools like LMMS and Audacity.
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Open sourcePro
Compatible with Linux, Windows 7/8.1/10 and macOSPro
Clean linear interfacePro
Free version with minimal limitationsPro
Inline mixing consolePro
Multi-display supportPro
Linux version has JACK supportPro
Excellent support communityPro
LADSPA plugins supportPro
LV2 plugins support