Apps to Music Composer

Sekaiju is a free and open-source MIDI sequencer software designed for creating, editing, and playing back MIDI music. It offers a range of features suitable for composers, producers, and musicians looking for a flexible and customizable environment for MIDI work.

Frescobaldi is a dedicated text editor for LilyPond, the powerful music engraving software. It provides a rich environment specifically designed to simplify the process of writing and editing sheet music using LilyPond's text-based input.

Bosca Ceoil is a lightweight and intuitive music composition tool designed for simplicity and ease of use. Perfect for beginners and those who want to quickly sketch out musical ideas without the complexity of traditional digital audio workstations (DAWs).

Radium is a unique music editor and tracker that brings a fresh perspective to digital audio workstations. It combines elements of traditional trackers with modern features like VST support, spectral editing, and a modular system, offering a distinct workflow for audio production.

MilkyTracker is a free, cross-platform music tracker inspired by FastTracker 2, designed for composing music in MOD and XM module formats. It's a powerful tool for creating chiptune, demoscene, and electronic music, offering precise control over sound and sequencing.

Rosegarden is a free digital audio workstation (DAW) for Linux users, tailored for music composition, editing, and recording, integrating MIDI and audio capabilities with a strong emphasis on scorewriting.

OpenMPT (Open ModPlug Tracker) is a powerful and user-friendly open source audio module tracker for Windows. It allows users to create, compose, and edit music using samples and patterns, supporting a wide range of module formats and offering advanced features for both beginner and experienced composers.

TuxGuitar is a robust, free, open-source tablature editor designed for guitarists, bassists, and drummers. It allows users to create, edit, and play musical scores and tablatures with MIDI support, offering a portable and customizable environment for music composition and learning.

LMMS is a free and open-source digital audio workstation (DAW) that provides comprehensive tools for music production. It allows users to compose, mix, and automate music, offering features like a piano roll, beat/bassline editor, sampler, and support for various plugins. Ideal for both beginners and experienced producers seeking a cost-effective solution.