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7 Best Free and Open Source Linux Guitar Tools

Posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Aug 11, 2023

The firm foundation of the Advanced Linux Sound Architecture, offering an excellent application programming interface for device drivers for sound cards, and the JACK Audio Connection Kit, a professional sound server daemon, provide Linux with the infrastructure to be a serious contender in music production. Further, Linux is endowed with an impressive range of open source audio software which is both mature and feature-laden.

To provide an insight into the quality of software that is available, we have compiled a list of 7 of the finest guitar applications. Whether you are a causal strummer, or can give a virtuoso performance with beautiful chord embellishments in the style of Bobby Jo or Jimi Hendrix, there should be something of interest here for anyone interested in guitar music.

Our recommendations are captured in the chart below. Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion.

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