LMMS - open source alternative to FL Studio

[Rave 14]

Now LMMS stands for Linux MultiMedia Studio, but it has Windows version as well. It is a free alternative to software like FL Studio (formerly FruityLoops) and has all features you could possibly need in such software, including support for VST and LADSPA.

 

Here's one tune made with LMMS. It is obviously electronic/techno and not too well suited for game in RPG Maker, but since LMMS is just a music program it can be used to make some more appropriate music.

[philteredkhaos 131]

Oh gods, I downloaded this, but from the looks of it, I am going to have to completely alter my workflow process...FL Studio I have my method that works for me, but this.... oh gods, why?

 

awwww, the only problem I have so far, is that I can't import my fruity loops files to this! but I guess I could export waves of each pattern, right? It does allow me to load samples?

Edited December 17, 2014 by philteredkhaos

[TheoAllen 830]

Oh gods, I downloaded this, but from the looks of it, I am going to have to completely alter my workflow process...FL Studio I have my method that works for me, but this.... oh gods, why?

 

awwww, the only problem I have so far, is that I can't import my fruity loops files to this! but I guess I could export waves of each pattern, right? It does allow me to load samples?

You can export your .flp to midi and load them to LMMS. At least, It should do the trick I guess.

[philteredkhaos 131]

wow, I can't believe it didn't occur to me! That's just...Wow...

[Tsukihime 1,489]

Downloaded and tried it out. Simple to use. I like it.

 

Was reading some tutorials and this blog references a number of resource sites

http://brycecoulson.com/lmms-tutorial-on-where-to-get-vst-instruments-or-effects-and-how-to-add-them/

Edited December 18, 2014 by Tsukihime

[dipping dots 68]

I recommend this. Very simple, open, and functional. I use it for most of my game music.

[Trihan 40]

Here is a thing I made with this!

 

http://rpgmaker.net/content/events/sos/files/happy6.wav

[Vibuki 4]

Woah  I'm definitely going to look into this and try it. Thanks!! 

[jomarcenter 0]

I kinda like to use it, But I am new to LMMS and music making. And I notice I need a Soundfont file or something to play midi files. Can anyone recommend me to one that is useful?

[Arrpeegeemaker 136]

Oh thank you so much, I can't wait to check this out. I miss Fl and can't use it anymore, I hope this is good. thanks again ^^

[dipping dots 68]

I've used it for about 6 months now. Great for electronic music, and being open source you can import your own samples and soundfonts. In the editing department though, it's not very good. I recommend using it alongside another music program like FL Studio (haven't tried it yet).

[Arrpeegeemaker 136]

I've just gotten FL Studio back. I was very excited when I found out about LMMS through this thread, and I wasn't completely disappointed. It's beautiful for a free program and doesn't have the full blown open-source feel that Audacity has. But it was difficult to figure out in the beginning. In that way it was like FL. lol years ago I bought it and didn't use it for 2 years because I didn't get it ><

[SEJordan 17]

Tbh the song you showed us seems like awesome action/battle music for a sci-fi game.