LMMS

by LMMS project · Audio & music production

Open sourceWindowsMacLinux

Open-source music production app with synths, beats and a piano roll.

Official download from lmms.io (opens in a new tab)

Opens lmms.io, LMMS project's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is LMMS?

LMMS lets you make beats and songs with built-in synthesizers, a beat editor, piano roll and mixer. It supports VST plugins on Windows.

Key features

  • Piano roll and beat editor
  • Built-in synthesizers
  • Mixer with effects
  • SoundFont and VST support

Best for

  • Beginners making beats
  • Students learning production
  • Free alternative to paid DAWs

Install

How to install LMMS

  1. 1Open the official LMMS download page on lmms.io.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id LMMS.LMMS -e --source winget

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub io.lmms.LMMS

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download LMMS safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on lmms.io. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

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Alternatives

LMMS alternatives

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FAQ

LMMS questions

Where can I download LMMS safely?

Download LMMS only from LMMS project's official site at lmms.io. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is LMMS free?

Yes. LMMS is open-source software and free to use.

Does LMMS work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

LMMS is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check LMMS project's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install LMMS from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id LMMS.LMMS -e); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub io.lmms.LMMS). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to LMMS?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full audio & music production list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.