FunOS

If you’re looking to create music on your computer using free and open-source software, LMMS (Linux MultiMedia Studio) is one of the best tools available. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to install and uninstall LMMS on FunOS, a lightweight Linux distribution based on Ubuntu LTS.

Whether you’re a beginner in digital music production or an experienced producer, LMMS offers everything you need to compose, edit, and produce music. Read on to get started.

What is LMMS?

LMMS (short for Linux MultiMedia Studio) is a free, open-source digital audio workstation (DAW) that allows you to create music with your computer. It offers a complete music production environment with the ability to:

• Compose melodies and beats
• Create and arrange samples
• Synthesize sounds
• Use MIDI keyboards
• Apply VST instruments and effects (Linux VST & Windows VST support via Wine)
• Export your music to various formats

LMMS is a great alternative to proprietary software such as FL Studio or Ableton Live, and it works well on FunOS thanks to its minimal hardware requirements and compatibility with Ubuntu-based distributions.

Official website: https://lmms.io/

How to Install LMMS on FunOS

Installing LMMS on FunOS is easy using the Terminal. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Open a Terminal

You can open the Terminal in one of the following ways:

• Click the Menu in the lower-left corner of the screen, then click Terminal
• Click the Terminal icon in the Tray
• Press Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard

Step 2: Update the Package List

Before installing any software, it’s a good idea to update your package list to ensure you get the latest version available from the repository:

sudo apt update

Step 3: Install LMMS

Once the update is complete, install LMMS by running:

sudo apt install lmms

This will download and install LMMS along with all required dependencies.

Step 4: Reload the Menu

After installation, you might not immediately see LMMS in the menu. To make it appear:

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner
• Click Reload menu

This will refresh the application list so LMMS appears under the proper category.

Launching LMMS

After reloading the menu, you can start LMMS by navigating to:

• Menu → Multimedia → LMMS

Click LMMS to launch the application and begin making music!

How to Uninstall LMMS on FunOS

If you ever want to remove LMMS from your system, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open a Terminal

Use the same method as before to open the Terminal.

Step 2: Remove LMMS

To remove LMMS and its configuration files:

sudo apt remove --purge lmms

Step 3: Remove Any Unused Dependencies

To clean up any packages that were installed automatically and are no longer needed:

sudo apt autoremove --purge

Step 4: Reload the Menu

To remove the LMMS menu entry:

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner
• Click Reload menu

Conclusion

LMMS is a powerful and flexible music production tool that fits perfectly with the lightweight philosophy of FunOS. Whether you’re composing beats, experimenting with synthesizers, or mixing tracks, LMMS provides a complete digital audio workstation experience—all for free.

If you’re new to music production, LMMS is an excellent place to start. And if you’re already experienced, you’ll appreciate its extensive features and plugin support. With just a few terminal commands, you can begin creating music on FunOS today.

Happy composing!