OpenMPT

Name: OpenMPT
Author: OpenMPT

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What OpenMPT is

OpenMPT is a free tracker and audio application for writing and playing music, with either a sample-based workflow or DAW-style use through plugin support. Its editor supports up to 128 channels and 256 virtual channels, can keep multiple modules open, and includes a sample editor. It supports VST effects and instruments, DirectX audio plugins, and VST automation from patterns.

OpenMPT imports module formats including Impulse Tracker, Scream Tracker 3, FastTracker 2, and ProTracker, and saves IT, MOD, MPTM, S3M, and XM modules. Audio export includes lossless PCM and float audio up to 192 kHz and 32-bit, plus Opus, Ogg Vorbis, MP3, MIDI, and OPL register dumps. The portable program needs no installation. It runs natively on Windows; macOS and Linux use Wine. OpenMPT can load MIDI files, but it is not a MIDI editor. It is free under the New BSD License.

Who it suits

OpenMPT suits music makers looking for a free tracker or multitrack editing workflow with plugin support. Windows users can run it directly; macOS and Linux users need Wine.

What it does well

Free software with no installation required
Supports up to 128 channels and 256 virtual channels
Works with VST and DirectX audio plugins
Exports lossless audio and several compressed formats

What to know first

MIDI files load, but OpenMPT is not a MIDI editor
macOS and Linux use Wine

Limits

The free software plan requires Windows 7 SP 1 or newer, or Wine 1.8 or newer, and an SSE2-capable CPU or ARM/ARM64. MIDI sequencing is not supported, and OpenMPT is not a MIDI editor.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
OpenMPT	Free software · Windows 7 SP 1 or newer, or Wine 1.8 or newer · SSE2-capable CPU or ARM/ARM64	Free

As openmpt.org lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Visit the OpenMPT website.
Download OpenMPT for Windows, or prepare Wine for use on macOS or Linux.
Run OpenMPT without installing it.
Open a module or import a supported module format.
Use the editor, sample editor, or plugins to work on music.
Render audio or save the module in a supported format.

Verdict

OpenMPT offers tracker editing, plugin support, and a broad set of module and audio formats at no cost. It is not a MIDI editor, and users on macOS or Linux need Wine.

Questions

How much does OpenMPT cost?

OpenMPT is free software. Its listed plan is free.

Which platforms can run OpenMPT?

It supports Windows directly. macOS and Linux use Wine.

Does OpenMPT support plugins?

Yes. It supports VST effects and instruments, DirectX audio plugins, and VST automation from patterns.

Can I edit or sequence MIDI files?

OpenMPT can load MIDI files, but it is not a MIDI editor and does not support MIDI sequencing.

Is OpenMPT open source?

It is licensed under the New BSD License.

Where can I get help with OpenMPT?

Users can seek help in the forums and FAQ, and report bugs or request features through the issue tracker.

Facts from OpenMPT's own pages

Accessibility: The native Windows GUI is described as accessible by screen readers and suitable for blind users. · openmpt.org, 8 Oct 2026
Audio export: OpenMPT can render lossless PCM and float audio up to 192 kHz and 32-bit, as well as Opus, Ogg Vorbis, MP3, MIDI, and OPL register dumps. · openmpt.org, 8 Oct 2026
Audio output: Audio output options include WASAPI, WaveOut, ASIO, and WaveRT, with support up to 192 kHz, 32-bit, quad surround. · openmpt.org, 8 Oct 2026
Editing: The editor supports up to 128 channels and 256 virtual channels, multiple open modules, and a built-in sample editor. · openmpt.org, 8 Oct 2026
Formats: It imports many module formats, including Impulse Tracker, Scream Tracker 3, FastTracker 2, and ProTracker, and can save IT, MOD, MPTM, S3M, and XM modules. · openmpt.org, 8 Oct 2026
Founded: 1997 · openmpt.org, 28 Sept 2026
Free plan: Yes · openmpt.org, 20 Sept 2026
License: OpenMPT is licensed under the New BSD License. · openmpt.org, 8 Oct 2026
Live use: The software supports live performance workflows such as queuing patterns, controlling VST parameters with a MIDI keyboard, and starting or stopping modules with MIDI messages. · openmpt.org, 8 Oct 2026
MIDI sequencing: No · openmpt.org, 20 Sept 2026
Multitrack editing: Yes · openmpt.org, 20 Sept 2026
Notable limitation: OpenMPT can load MIDI files, but the maker states that it is not a MIDI editor. · openmpt.org, 8 Oct 2026
Playback library: The project offers libopenmpt, a cross-platform C++ and C module playback library based on OpenMPT's player code. · openmpt.org, 8 Oct 2026
Plugins: It supports VST effects and instruments, DirectX audio plugins, and VST automation from patterns. · openmpt.org, 8 Oct 2026
Portable: OpenMPT needs no installation and is fully portable. · openmpt.org, 8 Oct 2026
Purpose: OpenMPT is a tracker and audio application for writing and playing music, usable as a sample-based tracker or a DAW with plugin support. · openmpt.org, 8 Oct 2026
Release: The download page lists OpenMPT 1.32.11.00 as the latest stable release, released on 15 August 2026. · openmpt.org, 8 Oct 2026
Support: Users can seek help in the forums and FAQ, and report bugs or request features through the issue tracker. · openmpt.org, 8 Oct 2026
Supported platforms: Windows; macOS and Linux via Wine · openmpt.org, 20 Sept 2026
Third-party plugins: Yes · openmpt.org, 20 Sept 2026