LMMS
Create music on Windows, macOS and Linux with LMMS, a free open-source digital audio workstation.
About LMMS
LMMS is a digital audio workstation for making music on a personal computer. According to its homepage, users can create melodies and beats, synthesize and mix sounds, and arrange samples. Instruments, samples and plugins can be played with a typing keyboard or a MIDI keyboard. The software is available for Linux, Windows and macOS. It comes with bundled instrument and effect plugins, presets and samples, and it supports VST plugins and SoundFont files. The listed pricing is free.
Key features
- Create melodies and beats on a computer
- Synthesize and mix sounds
- Arrange samples in a project
- Play instruments, samples and plugins with a typing or MIDI keyboard
- Bundled instrument and effect plugins, presets and samples
- VST and SoundFont support
Best for: Musicians and beat makers who want a free desktop tool for making music on Windows, macOS or Linux.
Good for
- Listed as free to use
- Includes ready-to-use plugins, presets and samples
- Can be played with a MIDI keyboard
LMMS at a glance
- Website
- lmms.io
- Category
- Music & Audio › Audio Editing & Production
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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LMMS FAQ
Which operating systems does LMMS support?
The homepage lists Linux, Windows and macOS.
Does LMMS support VST plugins?
The homepage states that it offers VST and SoundFont support.
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