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<p>
<dfn>Ardour</dfn> allows you to record and edit both audio and MIDI data, add
many different kinds of effects and mix.
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<p>Things you might use Ardour for include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Digitally record acoustic/electric instruments or vocals</li>
<li>Compose and arrange audio and MIDI tracks</li>
<li>Edit live recordings</li>
<li>Mix and edit movie soundtracks and dialogue</li>
<li>Create sound designs for an arbitrary number of output channels</li>
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