Music software for writing, composing, and generating music. The software you choose depends on what type of music you want to make and how you want to record and perform it.

All In One Production Suites
These flagship products do it all from music composition to burning a CD. Most also serve as hosts for plug ins such as virtual instruments and additional effects, further expanding their range.

MIDI/Audio Sequencers
Record, play and edit music using MIDI and/or audio.

Pattern Sequencers
Create beats, rhythm tracks and drum loops.

Multi-Track Editors
Record, edit and mix multiple digital audio tracks.

Trackers
Create music using sample-based instruments.

Patch Editors
Edit, organize, control and save instrument sounds.

Soft Synths/Samplers
Play and generate instrument sounds in real-time.

Samplers
Solftware for recording and manipulating audio samples.

Samples and Sample Libraries
Audio samples to use in your music.

Generators/Processors
Generate and process digital audio and sound effects.

Loop Editors
Rearrange and setup sample loops.

Loop Packs and Loop Libraries
Loops ready to use in software such as Acid.

Computer Aided Composition
Software that helps write music.

Lyric Writing Tools
Software to help songwriters create the best lyrics.

Notation
Read, write and print music scores.