LMMS

Open-source music production software with a song editor, piano roll, built-in synths and a mixer for beat making.

Open source

Active

FLP: opens only, partial fidelity. Imports FL Studio projects with notes and patterns; plug-ins and automation may not carry over
WAV: opens and saves, full fidelity
MID: opens and saves, partial fidelity. MIDI import and export; instrument assignments need setup
MP3: opens only, partial fidelity. Imports MP3 samples; the stable release exports WAV and OGG

Facts

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Repository checks, newest first; last checked Oct 8, 2026. Checks older than 90 days are kept as one per week.

Repository checks for LMMS
Checked	Last commit	Latest release	Stars	State
Oct 8, 2026	Sep 27, 2026	v1.2.2	10,445	Open

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5.0out of 5, from 1 review

Used for: Side projects on weekends5 of 5, 8 months of use
Pros
Active community and frequent updates.
Cons
Fonts render slightly differently.

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