Ardour vs. Studio One: eine gute Linux-Alternative?

Ardour als Linux-Alternative zu Studio One

Aktualisiert am 31. Oktober 2026

Unser Fazit

Ardour is a strong, professional-grade replacement for Studio One if you prioritize open-source tools and deep audio editing. It handles multi-track recording, complex routing, and MIDI sequencing effectively. However, it lacks Studio One's integrated mastering suite and video synchronization features. You will need external plugins for loudness metering and separate software for video work. It is ideal for engineers and musicians who value flexibility and do not rely on proprietary VST3 or AU plugins, or who are comfortable using LV2 and VST2 bridges.

Funktionsabdeckung75%

Lizenz: GPL-2.0+
Preis: Kostenlos
Aktuelle Version: 9.8.0 (19. August 2026)
Bewertung: —

Ardour installieren Website ↗

The Editor window where you can arrange audio and MIDI data along a timeline

Was gleich funktioniert

Multi-track audio and MIDI recording with non-destructive editing
Comprehensive mixing console with flexible routing and bussing
Support for third-party plugins including VST2 and LV2
Integrated MIDI editor and piano roll for virtual instruments

Was anders ist

No native video synchronization capabilities
Lacks built-in mastering tools and loudness meters
Plugin support relies on VST2/LV2 bridges rather than native VST3/AU
Open-source license (GPL-2.0+) versus proprietary commercial model

Ihre Studio One-Dateien öffnen

Ardour cannot open Studio One project files (.prj) directly. You must export your audio and MIDI data from Studio One first. Audio tracks should be exported as WAV or FLAC, and MIDI data as standard MIDI files. You will then need to manually import these files into a new Ardour session and rebuild your routing and plugin chains from scratch.

Von Studio One zu Ardour wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

Export all audio tracks from Studio One as high-quality WAV files.
Export all MIDI data as standard MIDI files (.mid).
Create a new Ardour session with matching sample rate and track count.
Import the audio and MIDI files into the appropriate tracks.
Rebuild your routing, sends, and insert effects using available plugins.
Re-automate volume, pan, and plugin parameters as needed.

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 (Flathub)flatpak install flathub org.ardour.Ardour

Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install ardour

Debiansudo apt install ardour

Fedorasudo dnf install ardour9

Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S ardour

openSUSEsudo zypper install ardour

Häufige Fragen

Does Ardour support VST3 plugins?

Ardour primarily supports VST2 and LV2 plugins. While VST3 support is not native, you can use bridges like Carla or ReaPlugs to run VST3 plugins within Ardour.

Can I use Ardour for video scoring?

Ardour does not have native video synchronization. You will need to use external tools or a different DAW for precise video alignment, though you can manually sync using timecodes if you have the video file.

Is Ardour free to use?

Yes, Ardour is free and open-source under the GPL-2.0+ license. There is no cost to download, install, or use the software for personal or commercial projects.