Rosegarden
For Linux musicians, Rosegarden provides a composition and editing environment centered on a MIDI sequencer, with audio, MIDI, and score editing tools.
About Rosegarden
Rosegarden is a music composition and editing environment for Linux built around a MIDI sequencer. It includes tools for MIDI, audio, and score editing, with an understanding of music notation and basic support for digital audio.
Key features
- MIDI sequencing for composition
- Score editing based on music notation
- MIDI editing tools
- Basic digital audio support
Best for: Composers, musicians, music students, and small studio or home recording users on Linux benefit most.
Good for
- Combines MIDI, audio, and score editing in one environment
- Release list includes version 26.06 in June 2026
Watch out for
- Basic support for digital audio
- Runs on Linux
Rosegarden at a glance
- Website
- rosegardenmusic.com
- Category
- Music & Audio › Audio Editing & Production
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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