{"id":86651,"date":"2021-07-14T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-14T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=86651"},"modified":"2022-09-12T15:55:29","modified_gmt":"2022-09-12T14:55:29","slug":"best-alternatives-to-garageband-for-non-apple-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/best-alternatives-to-garageband-for-non-apple-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"Best alternatives to GarageBand for non-Apple devices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><span style=\"color:#3366FF\"> What\u2019s the closest thing to GarageBand on Windows and the web? Check out some of the top best free GarageBand alternatives for beginner producers.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GarageBand is a surprisingly powerful way to make music, for <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/5-mistakes-new-music-producers-make\/\">beginner producers<\/a> and beyond. The popularity of the program lies in its easy to use format. GarageBand is a fully functioning free <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/best-free-daws-available-in-2021\/\">DAW <\/a>(digital audio workstation) \u2013 but there\u2019s a catch. The legitimate version is only available on Apple devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for another easy way to get into <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-your-music-production-skills\/\">music production<\/a>, without the confusing learning curve of a professional <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/which-daw-is-the-best-for-electronic-music-producers\/\">DAW<\/a>? Luckily there\u2019s lots of great free alternatives to <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/is-garageband-good-software-for-making-music-in-2021\/\">GarageBand <\/a>for Mac available for other devices, and hopefully you&#8217;ll find one that fits with your emerging workflow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re after the closest thing to <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/garageband-gets-50-brand-new-instruments-to-play-with-and-record\/\">GarageBand <\/a>on Windows, a mobile app GarageBand alternative, or a similar music making website, check out our top suggestions below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tracktion.com\/products\/waveform-free\">Waveform Free<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/waveform-free-like-garageband-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"waveform free screengrab garageband alternative\" class=\"wp-image-86659 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/waveform-free-like-garageband-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/waveform-free-like-garageband-577x325.jpg 577w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/waveform-free-like-garageband-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/waveform-free-like-garageband-1000x563.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/waveform-free-like-garageband-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/waveform-free-like-garageband.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption><em>Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tracktion.com\/products\/waveform-free\">Tracktion<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>An unlimited free DAW, Tracktion&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/waveform-free-update\/\">Waveform Free<\/a> has a clear, inviting interface that&#8217;s welcoming to any beginner producer. Its pattern generator makes creating chord sequences and <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-great-bassline\/\">basslines <\/a>simple, and the step sequencer lets you pop beats in quickly and easily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you grow as a producer, Waveform Free is powerful enough to keep being a useful and intuitive way to make music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tracktion Waveform Free 2021 Overview\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q9HYm6_e66c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundtrap.com\/\">Soundtrap<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/soundtrap-free-700x355.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86662 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/soundtrap-free-700x355.png 700w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/soundtrap-free-577x292.png 577w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/soundtrap-free-768x389.png 768w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/soundtrap-free-1280x648.png 1280w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/soundtrap-free-1000x507.png 1000w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/soundtrap-free-800x405.png 800w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/soundtrap-free.png 1283w\" sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption><em>Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundtrap.com\/\">Soundtrap<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For beginners looking for a free DAW, try Soundtrap. The <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/can-i-upload-my-music-to-spotify-yes-and-its-free\/\">Spotify<\/a>-owned online DAW is compatible with both Windows and Mac. Simple to use, with 430 instruments and sounds, and accessible effects, and nothing to download. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Get Started with Soundtrap!\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QNQlCyYEbQE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/lmms.io\/\">LMMS<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/lmms-garageband-alternative.png\" alt=\"lmms free DAW screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-86655 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/lmms-garageband-alternative.png 600w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/lmms-garageband-alternative-577x385.png 577w\" sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption><em>Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/lmms-free-linux-based-studio-editor\/\">LMMS<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/lmms-free-linux-based-studio-editor\/\">LMMS <\/a>makes getting started making beats easy and fun, much like GarageBand, but unlike GarageBand the DAW doesn\u2019t allow live recording. Effects are preloaded, with a drum sequencer in the vein of <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/keyboard-shortcuts-for-fl-studio\/\">FL Studio<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LMMS mixes the accessibility of GarageBand with the workflow of <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-export-stems-in-fl-studio\/\">FL Studio<\/a>, for free \u2013 well worth a try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Use LMMS - Tutorial For Beginners (FREE DAW)\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3qfa9hGJzoY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>BandLab<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bandlab-garageband-alternative-700x404.png\" alt=\"bandlab free DAW\" class=\"wp-image-86656 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bandlab-garageband-alternative-700x404.png 700w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bandlab-garageband-alternative-577x333.png 577w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bandlab-garageband-alternative-768x443.png 768w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bandlab-garageband-alternative-1536x887.png 1536w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bandlab-garageband-alternative-1280x739.png 1280w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bandlab-garageband-alternative-1000x577.png 1000w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bandlab-garageband-alternative-800x462.png 800w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bandlab-garageband-alternative.png 1905w\" sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Super-easy and perfect for beginners, <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/bandlab-free-music-software\/\">BandLab<\/a> is a browser-based DAW, also available as an iOS and Android app, that records to the cloud. Whether you\u2019re a Windows or Mac user, all you need is the internet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BandLab is hardwired for you to make music instantly \u2013 no complicated tutorials to follow \u2013 simply use the onscreen keyboard, plug in a MIDI controller or record vocals and guitar. It features a big library \u2013 BandLab Sounds, and easily accessible effects. There&#8217;s also a big social element to <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/is-easy-music-creation-the-next-big-trend-from-instagram-to-tiktok-to-bandlab\/\">BandLab<\/a>, almost like social media for musicians, letting you share your songs and collaborate on tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to MAKE MUSIC with BandLab on a COMPUTER!\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vPlBrPU4gO0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bandlab.com\/products\/cakewalk\">Cakewalk<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cakewalk-garageband-alternative-700x419.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86657 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cakewalk-garageband-alternative-700x419.png 700w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cakewalk-garageband-alternative-577x345.png 577w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cakewalk-garageband-alternative-768x459.png 768w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cakewalk-garageband-alternative-800x478.png 800w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cakewalk-garageband-alternative.png 938w\" sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption><em>Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bandlab.com\/products\/cakewalk\">Cakewalk by BandLab<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>More great free music software from BandLab. <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/cakewalk-rises-dead-gibson-sell-assets-bandlab\/\">Cakewalk <\/a>is an incredibly versatile DAW. In a previous existence it was known as the paid DAW SONAR, but BandLab now make it available to download for free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This unlimited free DAW is surprisingly powerful and professional. Cakewalk turns the tables on GarageBand by being only available on Windows &#8211; and you can do even more than on GarageBand. Total beginners to <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/can-you-learn-music-production-from-tiktok\/\">music production<\/a> might however find the setup a little hard to get to grips with at first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Use Cakewalk by Bandlab -  Getting Started\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YZqXiL2L36g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akaipro.com\/mpc-beats\">AKAI MPC Beats<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"328\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mpc-beats-laptopK-700x328.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86658 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mpc-beats-laptopK-700x328.png 700w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mpc-beats-laptopK-577x270.png 577w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mpc-beats-laptopK-768x360.png 768w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mpc-beats-laptopK-1536x720.png 1536w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mpc-beats-laptopK-1280x600.png 1280w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mpc-beats-laptopK-1000x469.png 1000w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mpc-beats-laptopK-800x375.png 800w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mpc-beats-laptopK.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption><em>Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akaipro.com\/mpc-beats\">AKAI<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/mpc-beats-is-akais-free-beat-making-daw-for-mac-or-pc\/\">MPC Beats<\/a> gets you started making music right away, with great demos to kick off your first steps into music production. Features like Notes Mode helps you out if you don&#8217;t have music theory knowledge. Included with <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/the-akai-mpc-one-is-their-cheapest-beatmaker-yet\/\">AKAI <\/a>devices, it also works with any other MIDI devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MPC Beats | Introduction &amp; Overview\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Muwqi1W_FBw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roland.com\/uk\/products\/rc_zenbeats\/\">Roland Zenbeats<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Roland-Zenbeats-700x394.png\" alt=\"Roland Zenbeats free music making app\" class=\"wp-image-19644 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Roland-Zenbeats-700x394.png 700w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Roland-Zenbeats-577x324.png 577w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Roland-Zenbeats-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Roland-Zenbeats-1280x720.png 1280w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Roland-Zenbeats-1000x562.png 1000w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Roland-Zenbeats-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Roland-Zenbeats.png 1421w\" sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption><em>Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roland.com\/uk\/products\/rc_zenbeats\/\">Roland<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For those looking for an alternative to the GarageBand app, check out the free version of the <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/rolands-cross-platform-mobile-daw-zenbeats-is-now-free\/\">Zenbeats <\/a>music creation app from Roland. Zenbeats aims to get you started making music without a disheartening learning curve. Optimised for touch, the app works on any device and any platform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Save to the Cloud so as not to clog up your device with your first attempts as you get to grips with music production. It\u2019s got decent beatmaking and MIDI editing tools. The free version gives you the basics and you can purchase classic <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/rolands-official-tr-808-plugin-is-now-free-until-september\/\">Roland <\/a>presets and loops, or move up to the paid version from $2.99 a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Free DAW - Roland zenbeats\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oYXU9RQUMU8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re a complete newbie to <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/6-best-music-production-youtube-channels\/\">music production<\/a>, you want something simple and inviting that will let you get your ideas onto the screen without having to watch hours of <a href=\"http:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-do-i-make-money-from-youtube-content-id-or-my-youtube-channel\/\">YouTube <\/a>tutorials first. There&#8217;s no point being snobby about which music production software you choose \u2013 getting stuck in and creating music is the most important thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s many more free <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/serato-launch-free-version-of-their-music-production-daw\/\">DAWs <\/a>out there that are more than a match for what GarageBand offers <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-become-an-apple-music-artist\/\">Apple <\/a>users. Try a few out until you find a workflow that clicks, and have some fun getting creative making music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/routenote.com\"><strong>Producers and musicans can release music on Spotify for free with RouteNote! Sign up today here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What\u2019s the closest thing to GarageBand on Windows and the web? 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