Ardour 9 Now Available For Linux, Mac & Windows - February 13, 2026

Ardour 9.0 – the latest major update to the open source DAW – is now available for Linux, Mac & Windows.

Here’s what’s new in Ardour 9.0:

• Pianoroll windows for MIDI editing.
• New bottom pane in the cue sequencer for editing MIDI and audio clips.
• Clips recording in the cue sequencer.
• Region effects.
• Real-time perceptual analyzer.
• Note brushing.
• Keyboard-driven automation editing.
• Mixer strips importing and exporting to exchange processing between sessions.
• Multitouch support for Windows and Linux.
• Improved New/Open/Recent Session dialog.
• Revamped ruler UI.
• Step recording improvements.
• Better AAF importing support.
• Faster UI on macOS.
• MIDI maps for newer Novation, Nektar, and Arturia gear.
• Improved support for Icon Pro Audio V1-M, P1-M, and P-NANO controllers.

Availability:

Ardour 9.0 is available now, as a ready-to-run program and source code.

 

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