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Reaper is easy to learn from Cockos Incorporated What is a DAW? A DAW is a software that allows you to record, edit and mix multiple tracks of audio on your computer just as is done with your favourite songs on Spotify (or wherever) using large consoles in expensive studios. With Reaper you can record all of your instruments (including plug in effects) at once with a live backing band, or, if you are working alone, one at a time, playing back previous recordings while recording new tracks alongside them. 

Usually, when one thinks of creating and editing music with a professional touch, they think of FL Studio. Why wouldn’t they? It is one of the best musical software available today, a powerful digital audio workstation (DAW). A commercial platform, it is available for Windows as well as Mac operating systems. Unfortunately, FL Studio is limited for Apple users. While a majority of the plugins are compatible with Mac, not all are available for Linux . And no such support is planned for it, at least in the foreseeable future. So what are you to do if you’ve switched to Linux and want to continue creating melodies and chords with no compromise on quality? Here, we give you five great alternatives to FL Studio, that work seamlessly on Linux. 1. LMMS Much like FL Studio, LMMS is a multi-platform DAW program, but with one major difference: it is open source and more importantly, the software is available for free. Users can produce beats, tunes, and create a musical potpourri! Those looking for a free replacement for FL Studio after having switched to Linux can seriously consider LMMS. It supports MIDI sequencing and sampling , and also has support for musical hardware. The highlights   With an interface that is very similar to FL Studio’s UI, users can find many similarities while using LMMS; like an easy beat-maker for instance. It also has numerous virtual instruments that are sure to get the musician’s creative juices flowing.   It has quality support for hardware, inclusive of MIDI keyboards. LMMS has a built-in support for VST instruments, including 32-bit VST bridge. It come with 16 built-in synthesizers, and also contains the NES, the Nintendo Gameboy and Commodore 64 among many, many others. Where to download LMMS As a result of being open source, LMMS can be installed on all Linux distributions. To get started, open up a terminal on your Linux-run computer and look for “LMMS” in the package manager. If you require assistance installing the LMMS app, visit Pkgs.org . 2. T7 Daw T7 Daw is a freemium software that works across OS-es — Windows, Mac as well as Linux. If you decide to purchase it, you can be assured of receiving some really impressive music creation features and tools, which may seem familiar to the FL Studio pros — it has a fantastic audio editing suite, contains diverse synths, digital instruments and of course, MIDI support. The highlights One of the major advantages of being a cross-platform software is that a user producing music will receive the same DAW experience across OS-es, be it Windows, Mac or Linux. The second benefit is that it has support for endless audio and MIDI tracks. Its third bonus is that T7 Daw has the capability to sync video and audio. Lastly, it contains within it automation tools, that will only make your music creation process that much easier.   Where to download Tracktion Since T7 Daw is a piece of paid software, you cannot install it as you would a free application. To use it on the Linux platform, visit the official Tracktion website to buy and install T7 Daw. 3. Bitwig Studio Like the ones mentioned above, Bitwig Studio is also a commercial tool used for creating magic with music . It has more than 150 music modules and tools that make sound designers and artists swear by it. In addition to all this, the software also provides DJ-ing features, which is extremely helpful for those who play their music live. The highlights This Digital Audio Workstation is a multi-platform software, meaning whether you use in on Linux, Mac, or Windows, you can be assured of getting the same experience. It contains within it 10 GB of sounds.   Containing over 80 instruments and effects, the DAW can only bolster your creativity while you produce music.   It also aids in sound design, in recording as well as in preforming live. Where to download Bitwig Studio Bitwig Studio is not free, which means users need to buy it to use it. To purchase the program, head over to their official website , and click the “Download” button, post which you will be shown options to get the software for Linux. You will also be given further instructions on registering a license. 4. Ardour Like T7 Daw and Bitwig Studio, Ardour too is a DAW that works across Linux, Mac and Windows. The crucial difference between Ardour and the other programs is that Ardour is more focussed on mixing and recording, as opposed to creating, or working with digital instruments (such as synths, like in FL Studio). However, it does have a strong plugin support that enables users to utilise the software in that way, should they so choose.   The highlights Ardour has a good quality support for JACK Audio Connection Kit, the sound server daemon on Linux, that helps users perform advanced functions and modifications with recorded audio It also has provision for unending multichannel tracks, which means your music’s editing and production can be as elaborate and large as you want it to be.   The program can pluck sounds directly from imported videos.   Ardour provides support for plugins that will enable them to add features that are familiar to users of FL Studio.   Where to download Ardour Similar to LMMS, Ardour is open source and free. Being open-source also means that it can be used on all Linux OS-es. To install the program on your computer, open a terminal window and search for “Ardour”. It will be installed the way apps are usually done. 5. Rosegarden Like all the other software mentioned above, Rosegarden is a digital audio workstation that is audio as well as MIDI sequencer, score writer, editing and composing tool. Interestingly, it is a free app for Linux OS-es only! Its easy-to-use interface makes it a favourite for beginners. Those with experience of FL Studio will definitely find Rosegarden simple to use.   The Highlights The interface’s ease of use is attractive to beginners and new users. Since it is a score writer, it supports creating, editing and changing musical scores. The synths included in the app can be utilised to play MIDI tracks. Where to download Rosegarden Because Rosegarden is an open source software that is available only for Linux users, installation packages are usually available on all popular Linux OS-es. To download it, search for ‘Rosegarden’ on the terminal, and install the software the usual way. Or head over to Pkgs.org  to know more. Conclusion There is no doubt that FL Studio is a fantastically designed music program, and one of the best in the market. It is indeed unfortunate that not all the plugins are compatible with Linux users. Thanks to internet however, there are numerous other digital audio workstations and music creating/editing tools available for Linux users — some almost exclusively! Have we missed on any great DAWs? Or have you used any of these editing tools on Linux before? Let us know in the comments below on how your experience has been!

Music-making software doesn’t usually come cheap. In fact, for serious musicians and producers, it may well be worth it to pay for a subscription or a steep one-time fee for audio editing and music creation software. After all, the premium versions tend to have more advanced features. If you’re just starting out in music production or just feel like you’d rather avoid the hefty price tags altogether, there are free options for music-making software worth considering. In this guide, we’ll take a look at five of those options. Whether you’re a Windows or MacOS user, a musician, or an aspiring DJ, you’re sure to find a software option that fits your music creation needs on our list of the best free music-making software. Avid Pro Tools First (Windows 10 and MacOS)

So you’ve got the gear, but do you have the software to lay it all down with? You can’t paint without a canvas. Perhaps you’re looking to switch to a more popular, supported digital audio workstation? Some say its all about the musician and that the recording software doesn’t matter…we agree, but to a certain extent. In our opinion you need the proper software to give you the full capabilities of the song you’ve worked so hard on building inside of your head — something to really transfer those ideas into a reality. You also need to optimize your workflow to simplify the process of making music so you don’t even have to think anymore — you can just  create . With that being said, picking the best DAW can be dependent on a few factors. Let’s review the top 10 best digital audio workstations out today and help you pick which DAW is best for you.

Thanks to a steady stream of updates, Apple's Logic Pro X is now a very different DAW to the one that was released in 2013. The software's feature-set has expanded greatly, turning a great music production package into an even greater one. What's more, the good news is that you can currently use Logic Pro X for free for 90 days, so if you've got a Mac, now's the time to find out what it can do for you

Have you ever heard a brand new song on the radio and realized that it sounds familiar? It's not really a cover of an old song, but perhaps it used a well-known bass line and repackaged it into a new arrangement -- much like Sean Kingston's 2007 "Beautiful Girls" borrowed from Ben E. King's 1961 classic, "Stand by Me." Another famous example is how Vanilla Ice borrowed the bass line from Queen and David Bowie's "Under Pressure" for his hip hop song, "Ice Ice Baby."  Or maybe it's more subtle than that. A modern hit song could have taken a 6-second drum sample from a lesser-known, 40-year-old funk recording. Indeed, this is the case for literally thousands of songs, mostly from the hip hop and rap genres, which have borrowed the drum break from 1969's "Amen Brother," a B-side song from a group called the Winstons. Another one of the most sampled pieces is the drum break from James Brown's 1970 song, "Funky Drummer."

Looping is a revolutionary music production technique. Loops, loopers and looping tools are essential to how we make music today. With such a big subject, getting started can seem intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be scary. Looping is an inspiring creative tool that can benefit every producer. And If you’ve used a DAW before you’ve probably already done it! In this article I’ll go over everything you need to understand loops and start looping like a pro.

The 6 Stages of Music Production In today’s music-making world, the only rule is there are no rules. Record whatever you want and use it as a sample. Automate effects in ways never imagined before. Mix rhythms and genres to create beats and melodies that go further and create new categories of music all their own. However, just because you can do anything in music doesn’t mean you should. No matter what type of music you make, you want it to be good music. You want other people to enjoy listening to your tracks, to hear the message clearly and to not be distracted by a bad recording or weak playing. Like a chef with a kitchen full of ingredients, there are myriad ways to put your masterpiece together, and it’s very easy to muck it up.

Have you ever yearned to make beats? All you need is to learn some simple tips and tricks to shave off the vocals from songs, leaving behind the music. Although it is not that easy, by applying some useful tools, good quality audio can be achieved.

When it comes to producing your own music, high-quality pre-made loops can provide you with nearly endless possibilities when it comes to groove, vibe, flavor, and intensity. But using loop libraries brings its own set of challenges, namely, how do make your music with loops sound less like the composers and producers who built them and more like you? Here are a few ideas to help you customize loops acquired through libraries and give them your own signature and power.