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Rosegarden, alternative Linux à Cakewalk
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Rosegarden is a solid replacement for Cakewalk if your workflow centers on MIDI composition and notation. It handles multitrack MIDI recording, editing, and playback well, and its integration with LilyPond for score generation is a unique strength. However, it is not a full DAW. It lacks native multitrack audio recording and mixing capabilities that Cakewalk offers. If you primarily record and mix audio tracks, Rosegarden will feel limiting. It is best for musicians who compose with MIDI instruments and need a unified tool for sequencing and notation, rather than those who rely on audio recording and complex mixing consoles.
- Licence
- GPL-2.0+
- Prix
- Gratuit
- Dernière version
- 26.06 (3 juin 2026)
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Ce qui fonctionne pareil
- MIDI sequencing and recording
- MIDI editing and arrangement
- Real-time playback of projects
- Support for multiple file formats including MIDI
Ce qui change
- Lacks native multitrack audio recording and mixing
- No VST plugin support (uses LADSPA instead)
- Stronger focus on notation and score editing than audio production
- No built-in audio export to MP3 or FLAC (WAV/AIFF only)
Ouvrir vos fichiers Cakewalk
Rosegarden cannot directly open Cakewalk project files (.clk or .cwp). You will need to export your MIDI data from Cakewalk as standard MIDI files (.mid) or MusicXML. Rosegarden can import these formats, allowing you to bring in your musical composition. However, any audio tracks, specific plugin settings, or advanced automation data from the original Cakewalk project will not transfer and must be recreated or handled in a separate audio application.
Passer de Cakewalk à Rosegarden, étape par étape
- Export your Cakewalk project as a standard MIDI file (.mid) or MusicXML.
- Install Rosegarden from your Linux distribution's package manager or Flathub.
- Import the MIDI or MusicXML file into a new Rosegarden project.
- Review and adjust track assignments and instrument mappings.
- Use LilyPond integration to generate notation if needed.
- Export final MIDI or audio (WAV) from Rosegarden for further processing.
Fonctionnalités clés de Rosegarden
- Séquenceur et enregistrement MIDI
- Édition de partitions avec intégration LilyPond
- Import/Export audio (WAV, AIFF)
- Support de multiples formats de fichiers (MIDI, MusicXML, RTF)
- Raccourcis personnalisables
- Support de plugins via LADSPA
- Lecture en temps réel
- Gestion des fichiers de projet
Installer Rosegarden sous Linux
flatpak install flathub com.rosegardenmusic.rosegardensudo apt install rosegardensudo apt install rosegardensudo dnf install rosegarden4sudo pacman -S rosegardensudo zypper install rosegardenQuestions fréquentes
Can I record audio in Rosegarden?
No, Rosegarden does not support multitrack audio recording. It is primarily a MIDI sequencer and notation editor. For audio recording, you would need to use a separate DAW like Ardour and import the MIDI from Rosegarden.
Does Rosegarden support VST plugins?
No, Rosegarden does not support VST plugins. It uses the LADSPA standard for audio processing effects. If you rely heavily on specific VST instruments or effects, you may need to render them in another application before importing the audio.
Is Rosegarden suitable for mixing audio?
No, Rosegarden is not designed for audio mixing. It lacks a mixing console with channel strips, EQ, and compression for audio tracks. It is best used for composing and arranging MIDI music, not for final audio production.