LMMS
LMMS (Linux MultiMedia Studio) is a free, open-source digital audio workstation and music production suite for macOS, Windows and Linux. It includes synthesizers, drum machines, sample players, effects plugins, and a piano roll sequencer for composing and arranging music. Users range from bedroom producers to hobbyist musicians exploring electronic music creation. The app supports VST instrument and effect plugins, MIDI input, and audio export in multiple formats.
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1 suggestionLMMS ships native Apple Silicon builds — the project's recent development notes (from April 2025 and September 2025) explicitly mention lowering the macOS minimum deployment target for Apple Silicon builds to macOS 11.0 (Big Sur), confirming active native development. The current builds are distributed as Universal Binaries that run natively on M-series Macs. Download the latest version from lmms.io — the installer will automatically serve the native build on Apple Silicon. Your projects, plugins, and preferences carry over without any manual migration. If you have an older LMMS installation, simply re-download and reinstall from the official site to get the latest native version.
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