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Rosegarden, alternative Linux à Steinberg Cubase

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Rosegarden can replace Steinberg Cubase for basic MIDI sequencing, score editing, and small‑scale audio projects, especially for hobbyists or educators who need a free, Linux‑native tool. It lacks the advanced mixing, automation, and extensive VST support that professional Cubase users rely on, so it is not a full substitute for high‑end production work.

Couverture fonctionnelle35%
Licence
GPL-2.0+
Prix
Gratuit
Dernière version
26.06 (3 juin 2026)
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Ce qui fonctionne pareil

  • MIDI sequencing and editing
  • Audio import/export (WAV, AIFF)
  • Plugin support (LADSPA in Rosegarden, VST in Cubase)
  • Project file management
  • Score editing with LilyPond integration

Ce qui change

  • No native VST/VST3 hosting, limiting virtual instrument use
  • Limited mixing and mastering tools compared to Cubase’s advanced mixer
  • No advanced automation lanes or side‑chain routing
  • Missing comprehensive hardware control surface integration
  • No native project file compatibility with Cubase (.cpr)

Ouvrir vos fichiers Steinberg Cubase

Rosegarden does not open Cubase project files directly. Users can export MIDI or audio from Cubase and import those into Rosegarden, but full project data (mix settings, plugin chains) will be lost. Exporting from Rosegarden to Cubase is also unsupported; only basic MIDI or audio files can be transferred.

Passer de Steinberg Cubase à Rosegarden, étape par étape

  1. Export all MIDI tracks from Cubase as Standard MIDI Files (SMF).
  2. Export each audio track as WAV or AIFF.
  3. Create a new Rosegarden project and import the MIDI files into separate tracks.
  4. Import the audio files into Rosegarden’s audio tracks.
  5. Re‑assign virtual instruments in Rosegarden using LADSPA plugins or external synths.
  6. Re‑create mix settings manually in Rosegarden’s mixer panel.
  7. Save the Rosegarden project for future editing.

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 (Flathub)flatpak install flathub com.rosegardenmusic.rosegarden
Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install rosegarden
Debiansudo apt install rosegarden
Fedorasudo dnf install rosegarden4
Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S rosegarden
openSUSEsudo zypper install rosegarden

Questions fréquentes

Does Rosegarden support VST plugins?

No, Rosegarden uses LADSPA plugins. If you need VSTs, you must run a VST host or use a bridge like Carla.

Can I use a hardware MIDI controller with Rosegarden?

Yes, Rosegarden supports standard MIDI input and can be mapped via its MIDI mapping dialog.

Is there a way to keep my Cubase project intact when moving to Rosegarden?

Only the raw MIDI and audio can be transferred; mix, automation, and plugin settings will need to be recreated manually.

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