c/Ask_Lemmy · by imeansurewhynot@sh.itjust.works · 11d

Why isn't there an equivalent FOSS alternative to Garageband?

Is it just not high in the priority list?

Linux is so full-featured at this point and music is such a huge part of culture that I'm always surprised when asked to find that there's no music-making software available.

Or have I just not found the Linux equivalent yet that everybody else knows about?

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Seimhe@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 11d (1 reply)

I’ve used Ardour in the past. Supports VSTs, audio and MIDI tracks. It’s not as simple as Garage Band - it feels a bit more like Logic Pro. But just in case you don’t know it yet. https://ardour.org/

I don’t know how it compares to Bitwig.

imeansurewhynot@sh.itjust.works · 6 pts · 11d

Also new to me, thanks

imminent_nebula@lemmy.ca · 11 pts · 11d (3 replies)

I use Bitwig. Love it.

imeansurewhynot@sh.itjust.works · 6 pts · 11d (2 replies)

Cool, never heard of it.

Whoa okay yea that looks very interesting. Thanks!

Is the license one time or an ongoing subscription? it's not free, right?

imminent_nebula@lemmy.ca · 5 pts · 11d (1 reply)

It is pay, one time only. I think they have a 30 day trial or something like that with a few tiers to choose from to buy

imeansurewhynot@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 11d

Very cool, thanks.