Looking for the best music software for Mac? We compare the best alternatives to Apple's free music-making app GarageBand. Logic Pro X is a fully fledged, professional-level software studio. Mix, edit, and create audio content in Adobe Audition audio recording software with a comprehensive toolset that includes multitrack, waveform, and spectral display. GarageBand is a fully equipped music creation studio right inside your Mac — with a complete sound library that includes instruments, presets for guitar and voice, and an incredible selection of session drummers and percussionists.
Free Music Studio Software For Mac
Mac Music Editing Software
Software | Description | OS | License | File Date | Comments | Power |
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Pro Tools v12.5 | Pro Tools is an advanced audio and music production platform. | Mac | Demo | 2016-04-04 | 0 | 70db |
GarageBand 10.1.1 | GarageBand for Mac is a digital audio workstation (DAW) and music sequencer, with guitar amp and effects modeling and other added features. | Mac | Paid | 2016-05-02 | 0 | 65db |
Logic Pro X v10.0.7 | Logic Pro is part of Logic Studio, a comprehensive software package that delivers everything a musician needs to write, record, edit, mix, and perform in the studio and on the stage. Zune on windows 10. [Hosts AU Plugins & Effects] | Mac | Paid | 2014-05-15 | 1 | 60db |
Audacity v2.1.2 | Audacity is a Cross-platform full featured multi-track sound editor. | Mac | Free | 2016-05-02 | 7 | 60db |
Studio One v3.2.2 | Music creation and production application that makes audio recording, MIDI sequencing, and audio mastering simple right out of the box, yet provides a wealth of professional features. [Hosts VST Plugins] | Mac | Demo | 2016-06-06 | 2 | 60db |
Ableton Suite 8.4.1 | Gives you all of the features in Live 8 plus SOUND, with a new Library packed with beautiful new sounds and a wealth of useful resources. [Hosts VST Plugins] | Mac | Demo | 2013-04-22 | 0 | 60db |
Ableton Live v9.6.2b5 | Compose, record, remix, improvise and edit your musical ideas. Works with the Ableton Push Controller [Hosts VST Plugins] | Mac | Demo | 2016-07-04 | 0 | 60db |
MultitrackStudio 8.3 | MultitrackStudio is an multitrack mixer/recorder that can host VST plugins. [Host] | Mac | Demo | 2016-07-04 | 0 | 60db |
Tracktion T7 | Clean, clutter-free audio/MIDI workstation. | Mac | Demo | 2016-03-07 | 0 | 60db |
Audio Evolution v5.3.1 | Easy to understand software for recording, editing and mixing audio and MIDI. Ideal for the beginner, but powerful enough for more advanced users. [Hosts AU/VST] | Mac | Demo | 2012-06-05 | 0 | 60db |
Liquid Notes | This is a music creation app that simplifies chords, scales, and harmonic movement. | Mac | Demo | 2014-06-09 | 0 | 60db |
Traverso v0.49.2 | Multitrack audio recorder and editor. | Mac | Free | 2009-08-16 | 0 | 60db |
Reaper 5.03 | Record, arrange, edit, mix and render audio. [Hosts VST Plugins] | Mac | Demo | 2015-10-05 | 2 | 60db |
iKlax Player v3.1 | Plays multi-track iKlax audio format files. | Mac | Freeware | 2009-03-11 | 0 | 60db |
Ardour v4 | Record, edit and mix multitrack audio. [Hosts VST Plugins] | Mac | Shareware | 2015-04-16 | 2 | 55db |
Bitwig Studio 1.3.11 | Cross-platform music production software tweaked for live performance. | Mac | Demo | 2016-07-04 | 0 | 55db |
XO Wave v1.0.3 | Digital Audio and CD Mastering Workstation | Mac | Shareware | 2008-01-30 | 2 | 55db |
Sound Sculptor II 2.4.4 | Multitrack sound editor with effects | Mac | Shareware | 2002-01-04 | 42 | 55db |
Swar Studio 2.0.2 | Swar Studio is a DAW with effects and virtual instruments designed for making India/Bollywood music. [Host] | Mac | Paid | 2014-03-10 | 0 | 55db |
EnergyXT 3 Beta2 | Modular MIDI and audio environment. [Hosts VST Plugins]. | Mac | Demo | 2016-04-04 | 0 | 55db |
Audacity v1.0.0 | Free cross-platform multi-track sound editor. | Mac | Free | 2002-12-22 | 10 | 55db |
Mixbus v2.5 | Digital Audio Workstation with 'True Analog Mixing' [Hosts AU] | Mac | Demo | 2014-05-01 | 0 | 55db |
Propellerhead Record 1.5.1 | Combines 'effortless recording' and a 'stunning software mixer console' with a 'limitless rack of audio processing gear that builds itself or can be infinitely customized' | Mac | Demo | 2013-01-17 | 0 | 55db |
Metacorder v1.0 | Open Architecture Mac OSX Based Field Recorder | Mac | Demo | 2004-11-10 | 0 | 55db |
Jasmine v1.7.4 | Multi-track recorder/editor/mixer. | Mac | Demo | 2004-03-01 | 7 | 55db |
iKlax Creator Pro v1.0 | Software to create multitrack iKlax files. | Mac | Demo | 2008-10-15 | 2 | 55db |
Adobe Audition CS6 | Adobe Audition is an audio editing platform that allows mixing, editing and effects processing. | Mac | Demo | 2012-05-11 | 0 | 55db |
Sound Sculptor Pro 3.0.2 | Two programs in one: a stereo sound editor and a multitrack recording studio with real time effects. | Mac | Demo | 2012-06-10 | 0 | 50db |
Boom Recorder v8.2.3 | Multi-track field recorder. | Mac | Shareware | 2011-08-15 | 0 | 50db |
n-Track Studio for Mac v8.0 | Multi-track recording software with support for realtime effects. [Hosts AU/VST Plugins] | Mac | Demo | 2014-04-28 | 1 | 50db |