What is Mango Drum?
Mango Drum is a free, open source digital audio workstation (DAW) and MIDI sequencer application for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. Developed by MangoSoft, Mango Drum aims to provide a complete music production environment with professional-grade tools and capabilities rivaling premium DAW software.
As a DAW, Mango Drum enables multi-track audio recording through an intuitive mixer-style interface. It offers robust audio editing tools, allowing users to cut, copy, splice, stretch, and process recordings. Built-in audio effects like reverb, delay, compression, EQ, and more allow for polished mixing and post-production.
Mango Drum also functions as a full-featured MIDI sequencer and editor. Users can compose with virtual instruments, edit MIDI note data on a piano roll, and shape expression through MIDI CC automation. Support for VST plugins means you can use thousands of additional software instruments and effects within Mango Drum.
Other key features include:
- Unlimited audio and MIDI tracks
- Pristine 32-bit floating point audio processing
- Real-time audio timestretching and pitch shifting
- Routing, grouping, and bussing tools
- Automation for mixer and effect parameters
- Customizable interface, modifying window layouts as needed
With its professional tools, pleasant workflow, and abundance of features, Mango Drum aims to remove limitations for music creators. Its open source foundation ensures it will remain free, while inviting community contributions toward its ongoing development.