Comparison of MIDI editors and sequencers

Notable software MIDI editors and sequencers are listed in the following table.

SoftwarePlatformLicenseDeveloperEditing interfaceNotes
Aegis SonixAmigaProprietaryAegis Development Score, keyboard, and an instrument editorMusic sequencer and a score editor.
Anvil StudioWindowsFreemiumWillow Software Score, piano roll, tablature, event listFull-featured MIDI editor & sequencer with staff, piano roll, percussion, event list, and audio editors.
ArdourFreeBSD, Linux, macOS, WindowsGPL-2.0-or-laterPaul Davis, and The Ardour Community Piano roll, event listMIDI support began with version 3.
Aria MaestosaLinux, macOS, WindowsGPL-2.0-or-laterMIDI sequencer/editor with score, keyboard, guitar, drum and controller views.
B-Step SequencermacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS (iPad), Android, Raspberry PiProprietaryMonoplugs A step sequencer to create arpeggios, chord progressions, basslines or percussions. Available as VST, Audio Units or standalone program.
Band-in-a-BoxmacOS, WindowsProprietaryPG MusicAccompaniment sequencer with audio loops and more.
Cakewalk by BandLabWindowsProprietaryBandLab TechnologiesPiano roll, event list
Steinberg CubasemacOS, Windows
(also previously for Atari ST)		ProprietarySteinberg Score, piano roll, event list[1]
Deluxe Music Construction SetAmigaOS, macOSProprietaryElectronic Arts
Digital PerformermacOSProprietaryMark of the Unicorn (MOTU)
DirectMusic ProducerWindowsFreewareMicrosoftPart of DirectMusic SDK.
FinalemacOS, WindowsProprietaryMakemusic, Inc. ScoreComposition and sequencing program, with various versions, including freeware (v. 2008 and earlier) "NotePad" version (with very limited features).
FL StudioWindows, macOS, Android, iOSProprietaryImage-LinePiano roll, step sequencer
GarageBandmacOS, iOSProprietaryAppleImport only, saves to native format.
GSequencerLinuxGNU General Public LicenseJoël KrähemannPiano rollLoop and pattern based, hosts LV2 and VST
Guitar ProLinux, macOS, WindowsProprietaryArobas Music
Indaba MusicmacOS, WindowsProprietary
JFugueLinux, macOS, Windows (Java-based)5: Apache-2.0
3-4: LGPL-2.1-or-later		 Programming library (API).
KeyKitLinux, WindowsFree for non-commercial use, source available
LilyPondFreeBSD, Linux, macOS, WindowsGPL-3.0-or-later
LivemacOS, WindowsProprietaryAbletonPiano roll
Logic PromacOS
(also previously for Windows & Atari ST)		ProprietaryApple/Emagic (formerly named C-Lab Piano roll, step editor, event list
LMMSLinux, macOS, OpenBSD, WindowsGPL-2.0-or-later Piano roll, step sequencerDAW; VST, LADSPA support. MIDI editor displaying notes positions on a virtual keyboard. As of March 30, 2011 no MIDI aftertouch support.
MAGIX SamplitudeWindowsProprietaryMAGIX
Master Tracks ProWindowsProprietaryGVOX (originally Passport Designs) Full-featured GUI MIDI sequencer with notation screen (requires supplied Anastasia TrueType or Type1 font), event editor, MCI, SMPTE sync., etc. Tested to work under Win 10 1903.
MIDI Converter StudioWindowsSharewareManiacToolsMIDI file converter, karaoke converter.
MixcraftWindowsProprietaryAcousticaAudio and MIDI sequencer, support for VSTis, MIDI recording, editing, and playback.
MozartWindowsProprietaryDavid WebberMusic notation software for simple tunes to full scores of up to 64 parts.
MuLabWindows, macOSProprietaryMutoolsMIDI and audio full DAW. Support for customizable modular DSP graphs. For electronic music but not only.
MultitrackStudioWindows, macOS, iOSProprietaryBremmers Audio DesignMIDI and audio full DAW, simple user interface, flexible MIDI editing.
MusELinuxGPL-2.0-or-later Piano roll, event listOpen source midi and audio work station with support for VST, DSSI, LADSPA and LV2.
MuseScoreLinux, macOS, Windows, iOS (partial)GPL-2.0-onlyWerner Schweer ScoreMusic notation software with full MusicXML support. Piano roll editor, unlimited parts. good stability below 300 000 notes, edit multiple files at once, user friendly GUI, portable edition.
MusinkWindowsProprietaryLee ReidMusic notation freeware with MIDI output, loop, and playback functionality.
Notation ComposerWindows, with Wine supportProprietaryNotation Software Score, piano rollFull featured notation software program and MIDI sequencer.
NoteEditLinuxGPL-2.0-or-laterJörg AndersMIDI based score writerDefunct; last stable release September 2006.
NoteWorthy ComposerWindowsProprietaryNoteworthy Software Can import and export MIDI data, but only edit and display it as a musical score. Runs correctly in wine.
OverturemacOS, WindowsProprietarySonic Scores (formerly called Geniesoft)Score, piano roll, MIDI sequencerNotation, tab, piano-roll, MIDI/step sequencing, VST/VSTi host, hybrid DAW, video sync.
PodiumWindowsProprietaryZynewave
Pro ToolsmacOS, WindowsProprietaryAvidScore, piano roll, event list
QtractorLinuxGPL-2.0-or-laterAudio MIDI multi-track sequencer application written in C++ in the Qt framework.
REAPERLinux, macOS, WindowsProprietaryCockosScore, piano roll, event listSupports guitar tabs and MIDI2Tab conversion with TabEditor plug.
ReasonmacOS, WindowsProprietaryPropellerheadPiano roll
RenoiseLinux, macOS, WindowsProprietaryTrackerDemo version available.
RosegardenLinuxGPL-2.0-or-laterScore, piano roll, event listAudio, MIDI sequence, record. Win VST support, LADSPA, JACK.
ScalaLinux, macOS, WindowsFreeware, noncommercialManuel Op de CoulSpecializes in tuning; converts ascii score file to MIDI.
Seq24Linux, WindowsGPL-2.0-or-laterPiano rollMIDI loops sequencer.
SibeliusmacOS, WindowsProprietaryAvid (originally Sibelius Software)Score, piano roll, tablatureLive scoring of sheet music from MIDI input.
Studio One macOS, Windows Proprietary PreSonus Score, piano roll, drum editor
TineFuneLinux, WindowsProprietaryTineFune, LLCPiano roll, event listMIDI sequencer with a Web Browser GUI, no windows or menu clutter.
TuxGuitarFreeBSD, Linux, macOS, Windows (Java-based)LGPL-2.1-onlyTablatureTablature editor.
Z-MaestroWindowsProprietary"Lite" version: limited tracks, I/O.

See also

References
  1. "MIDI Editors". steinberg.help. Retrieved 2017-11-28.
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