最佳 Linux 桌面 DAW（数字音频工作站）
DAW 音乐
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<ruby> 数字音频工作站 <rt>  Digital Audio Workstation </rt></ruby>（DAW）可以让你录音、混音和制作音乐。对于商业用途，有几个主流的选择可以考虑，它们通常被认为是行业标准。


像 Steinberg 的 Nuendo/Cubase、ProTools、Ableton Live 和 FL Studio 这样成熟的音乐 DAW 是最流行（也是最昂贵）的解决方案。然而，它们并不能用于 Linux。


因此，当用在 Linux 上时，你只能根据现有的选项做出不同的选择。而在这里，我的目的是帮助你找出 Linux 上最好的音乐 DAW。


### 在使用 Linux 上的 DAW 之前要记住的事情


尽管你可以达到与 Windows/MacOS 系统相同的效果，但在选择使用 Linux 的 DAW 之前，你应该知道一些要点。


如果你是专业人士，并且使用过 Linux，你可能已经知道了这些。但是，对于新的 Linux 用户，这可以帮助你做出决定：


* 许多音频接口没有正式支持 Linux。所以，你可能要在开始之前检查一下兼容性和音频设置过程。
* 流行的音频插件可能无法直接工作。你必须得寻找替代品或尝试使用 Wine（这是一个耗时的过程）。
* 即插即用的情况可能不存在。各种任务都需要手动设置。


总的来说，在 Linux 中使用 DAW 时，有一些先决条件。它可能不能简单地安装然后就能开始制作音乐。所以，在选择 Linux 作为 DAW 的首选平台之前，你需要了解这些。


请注意，有几个 [可用于 Linux 的音频编辑器](https://itsfoss.com/best-audio-editors-linux/)，但不是所有的都可以作为一个成熟的 DAW 使用。


现在你知道了这些注意事项，让我提一下目前最好的 Linux DAW。



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虽然可用于 Linux 的 DAW 可能有许多，但为了确保你得到最好的硬件/软件兼容性，以及易于使用的界面，我们将我们的列表限制在流行的选项上。


### 1、Ardour


![](/data/attachment/album/202112/02/123852ki3qbslpskckf9r2.png)


[Ardour](https://ardour.org/) 是最流行的开源 DAW，可用于 Linux。它也可用于 Windows 和 macOS。


它是音乐家、音频工程师和作曲家的一个合适选择。你可以获得编辑乐谱和录制/混合歌曲的所有基本能力。


它自带几个插件支持。但是，你需要通过在插件管理器中手动添加它们到混音器中。另外，你可以选择通过指定路径来添加外部 VST3 插件。如果你想从中提取音频或同步，Ardour 还支持视频时间线。


#### 在 Linux 中安装 Ardour


与其他付费版 DAW 不同，你不需要支付高昂的价格就可以使用它。你所需要做的就是购买一个低至 1 美元/月的订阅，只要你的订阅是有效的，你就可以继续访问这个程序和它的更新。


如果你对订阅不感兴趣，你可以选择一次性付款，这可以让你获得小版本更新和下一个主要版本（取决于你支付的金额）。


最重要的是，如果你喜欢测试即将到来的功能和改进，你还可以访问其开发（或每日）构建版本。


对于 Linux 发行版，它提供了一个 `.run` 文件，你可以轻松地从终端启动。


### 2、LMMS


![](/data/attachment/album/202112/02/123853ki0loy0zyis00p8h.png)


[LMMS](https://lmms.io/lsp/) 是一个自由开源的 DAW，可用于 Linux 和其他平台。


与其他一些 DAW 相比，LMMS 在专业人员所需的专业方面可能有所欠缺。


然而，如果你刚刚开始创作音乐，或者需要一些无需购买/订阅就可以使用的东西，它应该可以满足你的一些功能需求。换句话说，它是一个合适的歌曲编辑 DAW。


如果你是从另一个平台上的 DAW 迁移来的，它的用户界面可能不太容易熟悉。但是，当你习惯了它，它就很容易使用了。


它还支持钢琴音符标签，以帮助你获得音乐制作体验。


#### 在 Linux 中安装 LMMS


你可以选择下载一个 AppImage 文件，它可以在你选择的任何 Linux 发行版上工作。它的配置相当简单，所以你只需要指定一个工作目录就可以开始了。


### 3、Bitwig Studio


![](/data/attachment/album/202112/02/123853zku25kfx5a6ui2u0.png)


[Bitwig Studio](https://www.bitwig.com/) 是流行的主流音乐 DAW 之一，也支持 Linux。与本列表中的其他 DAW 相比，Bitwig 提供了更好的跨平台支持和硬件集成。


即使你可能坚持使用 Linux 进行音乐制作，但拥有跨平台的支持，以便在你出门在外也可以继续你的工作，对一些人来说这也是一个重要的因素。


Bitwig 包括各种创意工具来处理音频文件和信号。所以，它完全可以满足专业要求。


### 在 Linux 中安装 Bitwig Studio


它提供了一个传统的 DEB 包用于安装。你可以在“演示模式”下免费使用它，但它不允许你保存和导出任何东西。Bitwig Studio 在 [Flathub](https://flathub.org/apps/details/com.bitwig.BitwigStudio) 上还有一个 [Flatpak](https://itsfoss.com/what-is-flatpak/) 包。


要解锁所有的功能，你需要以 **$399** 的价格购买它。


### 4、REAPER


![](/data/attachment/album/202112/02/123854to93nh7znenyadsh.png)


[Reaper](https://www.reaper.fm) 是一个可用于 Linux 的经济型 DAW。它提供了一个简单的用户界面和所有的基本功能。


和 Bitwig Studio 相比，它可能没有提供很多开箱即用的插件和功能，但它应该足以满足大多数通常的需求，如调制、自动化、使用 VST 插件等等。


尽管我没有亲自使用过它，但 Reaper 声称它是高度可定制的，并提供了与各种硬件的良好兼容性。


#### 在 Linux 中安装 Reaper


与其他选择不同，Reaper 提供了一个 tar 包，你需要解压和安装。它包括一个脚本文件。因此，当你解压后，在该文件夹中打开终端或在终端中进入该文件夹，然后用以下命令执行该脚本：



```
./install-reaper.sh

```

当你安装它时，该脚本也会生成一个用于卸载的脚本。所以，在安装时一定要仔细选择文件夹，并确保在需要时能找到它。


在你需要购买它之前，你可以没有任何限制的免费使用它，最长可达 60 天。所以，如果你想在购买 DAW 之前彻底测试一下，我觉得这是一件非常好的事情。


个人使用的费用是 **$60**，如果你需要用于商业用途，则需要 **$225**。


### 总结


不幸的是，找不到太多可用于 Linux 的 DAW 。你可以尝试用 Wine 来运行一些流行的音乐 DAW，但我不确定成功率有多少。


无论是哪种情况，这里提到的这些对于大多数用户来说应该是绰绰有余了。


你喜欢哪种 DAW 用于音乐制作？请在下面的评论中告诉我你的想法。




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A Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) lets you record, mix, and make music. For commercial usage, there are several mainstream options to consider, which are often regarded as industry-standard.

Full-fledged music DAWs like Steinberg’s Nuendo/Cubase, ProTools, Ableton Live, and FL Studio are the most popular (and expensive) solutions. However, they are not available for Linux.

As a result, when it comes to Linux, you will have to make a different set of choices as per the available options. And, here, I aim to help you point out the best music DAWs for Linux.


**Please note that while I enjoy singing cover songs and recording them, my first-hand experience with DAWs and audio editors is limited.**## Things to Keep in Mind Before Using a DAW for Linux

Even though you can achieve the same result as you would on a Windows/macOS machine, there are a few pointers that you should know before you decide to use a DAW for Linux.

If you are a professional and have used Linux, you may be already aware of them. But, for new Linux users, this could help you make a decision:

- Many audio interfaces do not officially support Linux. So, you may want to check the compatibility and the audio setup process before starting.
- Popular audio plugins may not work directly. You will have to look for alternatives or try using Wine (which is a time-consuming process).
- Plug and play may not be the case. Manual setup is needed for a variety of tasks

Overall, there are some prerequisites when it comes to using a DAW in Linux. It may not be as simple as installing it and getting started making music. So, you need to be aware of these before choosing Linux as your preferred platform for a DAW.

Note that there are several [audio editors available for Linux](https://itsfoss.com/best-audio-editors-linux/), but not all of them can be used as a full-fledged DAW.

Now that you know the caveats, let me mention the best Linux DAWs available.

**Some applications mentioned here are not open source. They have been included in the context of Linux usage.**

**Non-FOSS Warning!**While there could be multiple DAWs available for Linux, to make sure that you get the best hardware/software compatibility along with an easy-to-use interface, we have limited our list to popular options.

## 1. Ardour

![a screenshot of ardour](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/05/Ardour.png)

[Ardour](https://ardour.org/?ref=itsfoss.com) is the most popular open-source DAW available for Linux. It is also available for Windows and macOS.

It is a suitable option for musicians, audio engineers, and composers. You get all the essential abilities to edit a score, and record/mix a song.

It comes with several plugin support out of the box. But, you need to manually add them to the mixer by adding them from the plugin manager. Also, you can choose to add external VST3 plugins by specifying the path for them. Ardour also supports a video timeline if you are looking to extract audio from it or sync.

### Installing Ardour in Linux

Unlike any other premium DAWs, you do not need to pay a hefty price to get access to it. All you need to do is get a subscription of as low as $1/month, and you can continue access to the program and its updates as long as your subscription is active.

If you are not interested in a subscription, you can choose to opt for one-time payments that should give you access to minor updates along with the next major version (*depending on the amount you pay*).

The best thing—you also get access to its development (or nightly) builds if you are fond of testing upcoming features and improvements.

For Linux distributions, it provides a .run file, which you can easily start from the terminal.

## 2. LMMS

![a screenshot of lmms](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/09/lmms-daw.png)

[LMMS](https://lmms.io/download) is a free and open-source DAW available for Linux and other platforms.

When compared to some other DAWs, LMMS might fall short on the specialties needed by a professional.

However, it should offer some features if you are starting out to create music, or need something without needing to purchase/subscribe to anything. In other words, it is a suitable song editor DAW.

If you are coming from another DAW on another platform, the user interface may not be comfortable to get acquainted with. But, it is easy to use when you get used to it.

It also supports piano notes labels to help you with your music-making experience.

### Installing LMMS in Linux

You get the option to download an AppImage file to work on any Linux distribution of your choice. It is rather easy to configure, so you only need to specify a working directory to get started.

## 3. Bitwig Studio

![a screenshot of bitwig studio](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/10/bitwig-studio-linux.png)

[Bitwig Studio](https://www.bitwig.com/?ref=itsfoss.com) is one of the popular mainstream music DAWs that also supports Linux. When compared to other DAWs in this list, Bitwig offers better cross-platform support and hardware integration.

Even though you may stick to Linux for music production, having cross-platform support to carry on your work where you left is an important criterion for some as well.

Bitwig includes a variety of creative tools to manipulate audio files and signals. So, it is perfectly suitable for a professional requirement.

### Installing Bitwig Studio in Linux

It offers a traditional DEB package for installation. You can use it for free in a “Demo mode” which does not let you save and export anything. Bitwig Studio is also available as a [Flatpak](https://itsfoss.com/what-is-flatpak/) on [Flathub](https://flathub.org/apps/details/com.bitwig.BitwigStudio?ref=itsfoss.com).

To unlock all the features, you need to purchase it for **$399**.

## 4. REAPER

![a screenshot of reaper](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/10/reaper-linux.png)

[Reaper](https://www.reaper.fm/?ref=itsfoss.com) is an affordable DAW available for Linux. It offers a simple user interface with all the essential features.

It may not offer many out-of-the-box plugins and functionalities compared to Bitwig Studio, but it should be good enough for most of the usual needs like modulation, automation, using VST plugins, and more.

Even though I haven’t personally used it, Reaper claims that it is highly customizable and offers good compatibility with a variety of hardware.

### Installing Reaper in Linux

Unlike other options, Reaper offers a tar archived package that you need to extract and install. It includes a script file. So, once you extract it, open the terminal in that folder or navigate to the folder in the terminal and then execute the script with the following command:

`./install-reaper.sh`


When you install it, the script generates another script to let you uninstall as well. So, make sure to carefully choose the folder when installing and make sure you can find it when required.

You can use it for free without any limitations for up to 60 days before you need to purchase it. So, I’d say that is a pretty good thing if you want to thoroughly test things before purchasing a DAW.

The cost for personal use is **$60** and if you need it for commercial use, it will cost you **$225**.

## 5. Waveform

![a screenshot of waveform](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/05/Waveform.png)

[Waveform](https://www.tracktion.com/products/waveform-free?ref=itsfoss.com) is yet another popular mainstream DAW available for Linux in its full glory.

Compared to several others, Waveform offers an intuitive user experience along with all the essential features.

With the pro version, you can unlock more plugins and loop collections that you use to easily make music. Some advanced features like track editing, plugin macros, Melodyne, multi-sampler instrument and arrange tracks are only accessible with the premium upgrade.

However, the free version should be enough to give you a head start for a variety of use-cases, excluding full-fledged post-production work.

### Install Waveform in Linux

Waveform offers a DEB package. So, you just be able to install it on any Ubuntu-based distribution.

For any other Linux distribution, you can utilize the [Flatpak package](https://flathub.org/apps/details/com.tracktion.Waveform?ref=itsfoss.com) available.

## 6. Rosegarden

![a screenshot of rosegarden](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/11/rosegarden-daw.png)

[Rosegarden](https://www.rosegardenmusic.com/?ref=itsfoss.com) is an interesting DAW, and may not be suitable for everyone.

It focuses on helping you compose music, and edit music notations, while offering an easy-to-use interface.

If you are working with a MIDI device and want a DAW that is based around a MIDI sequencer, this is for you. But, if you are a singer looking to mix or polish your recordings using VST plugins, you may want to try Reaper instead.

### Installing Rosegarden in Linux

Rosegarden should be available in the distribution repositories. You can find it using the software center or just opt for the [Flatpak package](https://flathub.org/apps/details/com.rosegardenmusic.rosegarden?ref=itsfoss.com) suitable for any Linux distro.

## 7. Zrythm

![a screenshot of zrythm](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/05/Zrythm.png)

[Zrythm](https://www.zrythm.org/) was a FOSS suggestion by one of our readers, it is an eye-catching DAW that claims to offer limitless automation with the help of automation events.

With this, you get access to a wide range of mixing tools, such as FX tracks, MIDI effect, pre/post-fader aux sends, and more.

It also has support for major audio plugin formats like LV2, VST2, VST3, AU, CLAP, and JSFX. You can also use the timeline to divide your work neatly into multiple layers in the same track.

The free version lets you add up to 25 tracks at a time, with access to a few basic plugins. There are paid plans too with different features being unlocked according to the amount you pay.

### Installing Zrythm in Linux

The [official website](https://www.zrythm.org/en/download.html) will let you try out the free version, just download the archive and follow the README instructions (*for Linux*). If that doesn't work for you, then you can get it from the [Flathub store](https://flathub.org/apps/org.zrythm.Zrythm).

## 8. Renoise

[Renoise](https://www.renoise.com), created by a small group of dedicated coders, it is a cross-platform DAW that can be used to create production-quality audio without much hassle.

Some of its key features include, support for plugins, ReWire compatibility, a novel pattern matrix feature, a capable sampler, and over 26 Native FX effects being pre-installed.

Advanced users could also write custom Lua scripts to extend the functionality of Renoise, and the user interface can be completely controlled by a computer keyboard.

### Installing Renoise in Linux

There is a free demo available on the [official website](https://www.renoise.com/download) that lets you test out Renoise on platforms like Linux, Windows, and macOS, with a few restrictions in place.

## 9. Tenacity

![a screenshot of tenacity](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/05/Tenacity.png)

[Tenacity](https://tenacityaudio.org) is a community-built multi-track audio editor that initially started off as a fork of Audacity, but grew into a proper alternative with many features that set it apart from its base.

You can look forward to taking advantage of a modern interface, support for popular audio plugins like VST, LV2 and AU, import/export support for a wide variety of audio formats, 32-bit float audio, and more.

### Installing Tenacity in Linux

For Linux, they provide an [AppImage](https://itsfoss.com/use-appimage-linux/) file for easy running. You can get the package of your choice from the [Codeberg repo](https://codeberg.org/tenacityteam/tenacity/releases), which also hosts packages for Windows and macOS.

## 10. Mixbus 10

[Mixbus 10](https://store.harrisonaudio.com/all-products/mixbus-10) is a proprietary DAW that was recently made available. Developed by a known name in the audio production industry, it has been built with Harrison's True Analog Mix Engine (TAME) in mind, and has some really useful features.

For starters, there is support for native Dolby Atmos mixing, a dedicated multitrack recorder for live shows, support for unlimited audio and MIDI tracks, 32C Equalizer, and clip launching in real-time.

### Installing Mixbus 10 in Linux

As this is a paid tool, you can only check out the demo for free, which has some [bothersome limitations](https://support.harrisonaudio.com/hc/en-gb/articles/18268719120541-What-are-the-Demo-limitations-when-evaluating-Mixbus). In any case, you can get the demo, or the paid plan by visiting the [official website](https://store.harrisonaudio.com/all-products/mixbus-10).

## 11. Audacity

![a screenshot of audacity](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/05/Audacity.png)

[Audacity](https://www.audacityteam.org), an audio editor is not technically a DAW, but can come in handy for some of the abilities a DAW has to offer.

As a free offering, Audacity is known globally for its adaptability for audio production. It is a cross-platform app that supports popular plugins such as VST3, Nyquist, LADSPA, LV2, and more.

You can also make use of various tools such as noise reduction, equalizers, time streching, non-destructive pitch shifting, automatic tempo detection, and cloud saves via audio.com.

### Installing Audacity in Linux

You can grab the AppImage file for Linux from the [official website](https://www.audacityteam.org/download/), where there are other packages for Windows and macOS too.

## Honorable Mentions

Many of our readers pointed out some exciting choices that you can try on Linux. However, considering that some of them are new, niche-focused, do not offer proper support, lacks several features, or are still in development, I did not add them to the primary list.

You can choose to explore them:

## Wrapping Up

Unfortunately, you will not find all the popular Digital Audio Workstation options in the music industry available for Linux. You can try running some popular music DAWs using [Wine](https://www.winehq.org), but I’m not sure of the success rate.

In either case, the ones mentioned here should be more than enough for the majority of users.

*💬 What DAW do you prefer for music production? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.*