Rosegarden is a free software digital audio workstation program developed for Linux with ALSA and Qt4.
Developed by Chris Cannam, Richard Bown, Guillaume Laurent, et al.
Frescobaldi is primarily focused on music notation and score editing, making it ideal for composers and arrangers, while Rosegarden excels in MIDI sequencing and audio recording, catering more to musicians looking for a robust DAW experience.
Frescobaldi
Pros:
Intuitive user interface
Strong support for MIDI
Excellent score editing capabilities
Compatible with various file formats
Supports musicXML for import/export
Cons:
Limited audio recording features
Less suitable for audio production
Some advanced features might be overwhelming for beginners
Rosegarden
Pros:
Flexible and powerful MIDI sequencing
Integrated audio recording capabilities
Supports a wide range of plugins
Customizable user interface
Active community support and documentation
Cons:
Steep learning curve for new users
May require additional setup for optimal performance