LMMS

Was ist LMMS?

LMMS (Linux MultiMedia Studio) is a mature open-source digital audio workstation first released in 2004. It has evolved into a stable, feature-rich environment for music creation, particularly strong in beat-driven and electronic genres. Despite its name, it runs well on all major Linux distributions and has been packaged for years in official repositories.

It's ideal for hobbyists, electronic musicians, and beginners exploring music production without a budget. The interface leans toward accessibility, making it approachable for those new to DAWs. It’s especially popular among users creating chiptune, synthwave, or MIDI-based tracks.

Compared to FL Studio, LMMS feels similar in layout and workflow but lacks some polish and advanced mixing tools. Unlike Adobe Audition or Cool Edit Pro, it's not designed for audio editing or post-production. It’s closer to FL Studio in spirit but less refined than commercial alternatives.

Ideal für: Creating electronic music and beats on a budget with MIDI and virtual instruments.

Wichtige Funktionen von LMMS

• Pattern-based music sequencing
• Built-in synthesizers and soundbanks
• MIDI keyboard support
• Sample import and manipulation
• VST plugin support via bridge
• Automation and effect routing
• Song and pattern arrangement view
• Cross-platform compatibility

Tipps für Windows-Umsteiger

If you're used to FL Studio or Adobe Audition, note that LMMS doesn't support direct audio recording or advanced waveform editing. Projects use .mmp format, not .flp or .ses. MIDI workflows are similar, but automation and mixing are more basic. Keyboard shortcuts differ—spend time in Preferences to remap. Import samples as WAV or OGG; avoid relying on VSTs unless you set up a bridge like LinVST.

Neueste Versionen

• 1.2.2 — 4. Juli 2020

  General improvements - Stop filtering out valid characters from file name while exporting tracks (#5282) - Fix Invalid warning about "dummy-MIDI-client" (#5509) UI improvements - Note selection: Editing values works in dialog (#5438) Bug Fixes - Piano Roll -…

• 1.2.1 — 21. Oktober 2019

  General improvements: - Respect OS' case sensitivity when checking for existing files (#4768) - Remove MIDI connections from factory .mmpz files (#5163) - Show FreeBSD in the build version info (732448c) UI improvements: - Make splash screen text white…

• 1.2.0 — 9. Juni 2019

  Improvements: - Fix build with musl C runtime library (#4825) - Fix debug build broken in RC8 (a233291) - DrumSynth: Make the parsing logic safer (#4869) - Allow sample track clips to be resized smaller than one bar (#4933) - Don't require X11Extras on Linux…

• 1.1.99-rc8 — 19. Februar 2019

  Improvements: - Don't quit command-line rendering when failed to load sample files (1ab1280) - Disable FX auto quit by default to avoid buggy behaviors (#4378) - Enable VST sync by default (69a51eb) - Improve handling of nan/inf (#4743) - Allow undoing note…