ossia score, an interactive sequencer for the intermedia arts.
Publisher’s description
What is score?
score is an open-source audio editors & daw program for Windows from ossia. It ranks 24th by popularity among audio editors & daw in this catalogue. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.8.2, released on March 27, 2026. 24 versions are listed since November 23, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 7.2 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (ossia/score) has 2,083 stars. Similar programs include Audacity, MuseScore and LMMS.
Project description on GitHub: “ossia score, an interactive sequencer for the intermedia arts”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 7.2 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: score is an open-source audio editors & daw tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Sequence OSC, MIDI, DMX, sound, video and more, between multiple software and hardware.
- Script and live-code with JavaScript, ISF Shaders, Faust, PureData or C++.
- Leverage IoT protocols such as CoAP or MQTT for industrial-grade automation.
- Interact with joysticks, Wiimotes, Leapmotions, Web APIs and BLE sensors.
- Integrate programs from a wealth of creative programming languages such as Structure Synth, Context-Free Art and Bytebeat.
- Load any kind of audio or video format and process visuals through Spout, Syphon, NDI, Shmdata or Sh4lt.
- Use VST3, LV2 audio plug-ins and more.
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Is score safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E09A9CFC1FE043B1C35AD41905D5C9DC6F77415BC66CF33CB90A12D3AB30F321· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the ossia/score repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository9
- Licence declared9
- Signed releases8
- Branch protection3
- Code review0
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Security policy0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 24 versions ›24 versions over 3 years · about 7.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8.2Latest | March 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.8.1 | March 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.7.1 | September 22, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.7.0 | September 20, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.6.1 | August 12, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.6.0 | August 7, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.5.3 | July 7, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.5.2 | May 6, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ossia.score -eossia.score-3.8.2-win64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub io.ossia.scoreInformation
- Publisher
- ossia
- Category
- Audio editors & DAW
- Licence
- GPLv3
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ossia/score
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 3.8.2
- Released
- March 27, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 23, 2022
- Versions listed
- 24
- Updates / year
- 7.2
- GitHub stars
- 2,083
- GitHub forks
- 128
- Website
- ossia.io
- winget ID
- ossia.score
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is score free?
Yes. score is open-source software under the GPLv3 licence.
Is score safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install score with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can score be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does score run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of score?
The versions page lists all 24 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 23, 2022.
What are alternatives to score?
Audacity, MuseScore, LMMS, REAPER and Bespoke Synth. The alternatives page compares them.
