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When comparing GarageBand vs Zrythm, the Slant community recommends Zrythm for most people. In the question“What are the best DAWs? ” Zrythm is ranked 25th while GarageBand is ranked 27th. The most important reason people chose Zrythm is:
Unlike many Linux DAWs, Zrythm comes in one coherent program.
Specs
Question Ranking
Pros
Pro Great sounding instruments
Pro Free if you have a Mac
Pro Extremely easy
GarageBand is one of the most basic and user friendly DAWs, making it very easy to learn.
Pro Good MIDI editing with quantization, piano roll and notation
Pro Amp Sims/ Pedal Effects/ Mics
There are several amp sims for guitar and bass or other direct input instruments. Different style speaker cabinets, microphones and mic placements. It also comes with a good selection of pedal effects.
Pro Allows 3rd party plug-ins
Plug-ins for effects or sample instruments can be installed and work great. Must get the AU plug-in for Mac if available.
Pro Easy automated drummer
Pro Monolithic
Unlike many Linux DAWs, Zrythm comes in one coherent program.
Pro Free software
AGPLv3 licensed with source code available.
Pro Cross-platform
Installers can be bought for Linux, MacOS and Windows. Or you can compile the source code for free on any platform.
Pro Intuitive U.I.
Ability to add MIDI notes, Automate, & Modulate with ease alongside chord assistance.
Pro Looks visually good and the performance is also amazing
Cons
Con No send/buss tracks
Tracks can't be sent into a buss channel for grouping tracks together.
Con 44.1K sample rate
The maximum sample rate is 44.1K. No 48K or higher.
Con Mixer console panel not available
Mixing must be done on the channel strip or by smart control panel only. There is no mixer with fader, vu meter and effects chain listing.
Con No sidechain effects
Can't manipulate other tracks with a sidechain trigger such as ducking with a compressor.
Con Platform dependant
Only for Mac.
Con Only free if you compile the source code
