lmms

digital audio workstation

TLDR

Start LMMS

$ lmms

Open project

$ lmms [project.mmp]

Render to audio

$ lmms -r [project.mmp] -o [output.wav]

Render to MP3

$ lmms -r [project.mmp] -o [output.mp3] -f mp3

Import MIDI

$ lmms --import [file.mid]

Headless render

$ lmms -r [project.mmp] -o [output.wav] --loop

lmms is a digital audio workstation. It creates music with virtual instruments, samples, and effects.The tool provides piano roll, step sequencer, and automation. It supports VST and LADSPA plugins.

PARAMETERS

FILE

Project file to open.

-r FILE

Render project to audio.

-o FILE

Output file for rendering.

-f FORMAT

Output format (wav, ogg, mp3).

--import FILE

Import MIDI file.

--help

Display help information.

INSTALL

sudo apt install lmms

sudo dnf install lmms

sudo pacman -S lmms

sudo apk add lmms

sudo zypper install lmms

nix profile install nixpkgs#lmms

CAVEATS

GUI-based primarily. Plugin support varies by platform. Resource intensive.

HISTORY

LMMS (Linux MultiMedia Studio) was created to provide a free, cross-platform alternative to commercial DAWs like FL Studio.