Ardour ou Studio One : une bonne alternative sous Linux ?

Ardour, alternative Linux à Studio One

Mis à jour le 31 octobre 2026

Notre avis

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.

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Licence: GPL-2.0+
Prix: Gratuit
Dernière version: 9.8.0 (19 août 2026)
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The Editor window where you can arrange audio and MIDI data along a timeline

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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

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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

Ouvrir vos fichiers Studio One

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.

Passer de Studio One à Ardour, étape par étape

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.

Fonctionnalités clés de Ardour

Enregistrement audio et MIDI multitrack
Édition non destructive avec régions et listes de lecture
Routage et bus flexibles avec jusqu'à 192 pistes
Prise en charge de VST2, LV2 et ReaPlugs via pont
Console de mixage complète avec plugins par canal
Outils d'étirement temporel et de correction de hauteur
Piano roll et éditeur MIDI intégrés
Export vers plusieurs formats, y compris WAV, FLAC et MP3

Installer Ardour sous Linux

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

Questions fréquentes

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.