What is LMMS?
LMMS is an open-source cross-platform digital audio workstation designed for music production. It includes an advanced Piano Roll, Beat Sequencer, Song Editor and Mixer for composing, arranging and mixing music.
It comes with 15+ synthesizer plugins by default, along with VST2 and SoundFont2 support. The Song Editor arranges melodies, samples, patterns and automation, while the Pattern Editor is used to create beats and patterns.
The Mixer offers unlimited mixer channels and an arbitrary number of effects. LMMS is compatible with standards including SoundFont2, VST2 instruments and effects, LADSPA, LV2 and GUS Patches, has full MIDI support, and imports and exports MIDI files.
Key capabilities
- A Song Editor for arranging melodies, samples, patterns and automation
- A Pattern Editor for beats and patterns
- A Piano Roll for editing patterns and melodies
- A Mixer with unlimited channels and effects
- 15+ synthesizer plugins
- MIDI file import and export
Where LMMS fits
LMMS fits desktop music-production workflows that involve programming beats, editing melodies, arranging samples, and mixing instrument tracks. Its bundled instruments and plugin-format support allow producers to combine internal sound generation with compatible external instruments and effects.
Before deployment, users should check the chosen release's operating-system and processor requirements and test the plugins required by their projects. The documented alpha release can crash or damage project files. Projects saved in that release cannot be reopened in earlier versions, and features introduced during alpha development may change or disappear.
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