Amped Studio
8.2#8 in audio editing softwareFrom $6.99 a monthFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitAmped Studio vs Zenbeats
What both publish
| Fact | Amped Studio | Zenbeats |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation | The official manual covers setup, dashboard and studio operation, instruments, effects, clips, AI tools and reference topics. | Roland publishes a 55-page Start Guide covering installation, MIDI, plug-ins, editing, recording, mixing, cloud transfer, stem export and MIDI export. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Lausanne, Switzerland | Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan |
| Licence | The terms grant a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable and revocable licence and prohibit copying, modification, transfer, decompilation and reverse engineering. | Zenbeats is distributed as Roland proprietary software with free and paid unlocks; Roland's product and support pages do not identify an open-source licence. |
Amped Studio plans
- StarterFree
- Classroom$6.99 a month
- Premium$6.99 a month
- Premium + AI$12.99 a month
- Pro$12.99 a month
Zenbeats plans
- Free VersionFree
- Roland Cloud Membership$2.99 a month
- Android Unlock$14.99, paid once
- iOS Unlock$14.99, paid once
- Windows Unlock$49.99, paid once
- macOS Unlock$49.99, paid once
Pick Amped Studio if…
It suits beginners, vocalists, content creators, educators, and advanced users who want music production tools in a browser. Those relying on mobile, Firefox, or Safari should note the stated limitations.
Pick Zenbeats if…
Zenbeats suits people making music across supported desktop and mobile systems who want multitrack editing, MIDI sequencing or live performance tools. Its free version offers basic production features, while platform unlocks add platform features, instruments and effects.