ArdourLinux
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Steinberg CubaseWindows
Ardour als Linux-Alternative zu Steinberg Cubase
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Ardour can replace Cubase for many users, especially those who need a free, open‑source DAW with solid audio and MIDI workflow. It handles multi‑track recording, non‑destructive editing, VST2/LV2 plugin hosting, and a full mixing console. It is best suited for musicians, home studios, and audio engineers who are comfortable with a more hands‑on interface and can work around the lack of native VST3 support and some advanced MIDI features found in Cubase.
- Lizenz
- GPL-2.0+
- Preis
- Kostenlos
- Aktuelle Version
- 9.8.0 (19. August 2026)
- Bewertung
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Was gleich funktioniert
- Multi‑track audio and MIDI recording
- VST plugin hosting (VST2, LV2, ReaPlugs via bridge)
- Integrated piano roll and MIDI editor
- Comprehensive mixing console with per‑channel plugins
- Export to common audio formats (WAV, FLAC, MP3)
Was anders ist
- No native VST3 support, requiring a bridge for newer plugins
- Limited built‑in virtual instruments compared to Cubase’s extensive suite
- MIDI mapping and control surfaces integration is less mature
- No native project file import/export for Cubase (.cpr)
- No bundled mastering suite or advanced audio effects that come with Cubase
Ihre Steinberg Cubase-Dateien öffnen
Ardour does not natively open Cubase project files (.cpr). Users can export individual audio and MIDI tracks from Cubase as WAV/AIFF and MIDI files, then import those into Ardour. Full project migration would require manual recreation of routing and plugin settings.
Von Steinberg Cubase zu Ardour wechseln – Schritt für Schritt
- Export all audio tracks from Cubase to WAV or AIFF.
- Export all MIDI tracks to standard MIDI files (SMF).
- Create a new project in Ardour and import the exported audio and MIDI files into separate tracks.
- Re‑route tracks and insert desired plugins in Ardour’s mixer.
- Re‑apply any automation or MIDI mapping manually.
- Save the Ardour project and continue editing.
Wichtige Funktionen von Ardour
- Mehrspur-Audio- und MIDI-Aufnahme
- Nicht-destruktives Bearbeiten mit Regionen und Playlists
- Flexible Routing- und Bussing-Funktion mit bis zu 192 Spuren
- Unterstützung für VST2, LV2 und ReaPlugs über Bridge
- Umfassende Mischkonsole mit pro-Kanal-Plugins
- Time-Stretching- und Pitch-Correction-Tools
- Integrierter Piano Roll und MIDI-Editor
- Export in mehrere Formate einschließlich WAV, FLAC und MP3
Ardour unter Linux installieren
flatpak install flathub org.ardour.Ardoursudo apt install ardoursudo apt install ardoursudo dnf install ardour9sudo pacman -S ardoursudo zypper install ardourHäufige Fragen
Does Ardour support VST3 plugins?
Ardour only supports VST2 natively. VST3 plugins can be used via a VST3‑to‑VST2 bridge such as Carla or LV2‑to‑VST2 wrappers, but this adds extra steps and may not be as stable.
Can I use Ardour on a Windows machine?
Ardour is a native Linux application. It runs on Linux distributions like Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, and openSUSE. There is no official Windows build; attempting to run it on Windows would require a compatibility layer and is not supported.
Is Ardour suitable for mastering?
Yes, Ardour includes a full mixing console with per‑channel plugins and supports time‑stretching, pitch correction, and mastering tools. However, it lacks some of the specialized mastering suites bundled with Cubase, so advanced mastering workflows may need additional plugins.
