Which DAW is right for you jumping into the world of digital audio for the first time? What methods would you use it for could decide which DAW to use.
Many DAWs come with their own unique pros and cons, not to mention the stock plugins that come bundled with the DAW.
Lets go through the so called best DAWs (Digital Audio Workstation) and their different types of use for 2021. This will aid you to choosing what works best for you.
Cakewalk by Bandlab
This DAW is supported for Windows only. On a tight budget? That’s perfectly fine, Cakewalk’s DAW features a set of track templates, chord charts and tab support, integrated staff view, and a variety of stocked high quality virtual instruments. Cakewalk is also available for your mobile! Now you can take your music making on the go! With these goodies at no cost, its easily the best free DAW available right now. Save them pennies and grab this DAW.
GarageBand
This DAW is supported for Mac only. Most Mac users are already familiar with GarageBand right now. Who knows you may have never heard of it. If that’s the case, another wonderful free DAW to obtain. Supported on mobile as well for on-the-go music making. GarageBand is not as advanced as other DAWs out there but it will sure inspire you to create some great tunes. An intuitive DAW for sure, you will not have issues trying to make them phat beats. Comes bundled with loops, virtual instruments, and not to mention music lessons!
Reaper
This DAW is supported for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Want more customization? Reaper especially at a price for only $60 for a license you can’t go wrong. This DAW is becoming popular as much as the popular Pro Tools. Using Reaper you will have plenty of customization to do tweaking to taste. From changing the look of the DAW by choosing different skins to using the SWS Extensions add-on to color your tracks, and much more.
Ableton
This DAW is supported for Windows and Mac. Using Ableton from experience, is my choice when using a DAW. Been an Ableton user for many years and more to come. This DAW can be used for producing, recording, and performing live. It comes bundle with plugins in different tiers depending on what you want. It also provides to main layouts; arrangement view and session view. From MIDI Map mode that lets you assign plugins/VST’s and effects to MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) controllers on the fly to allowing you to mix your music while performing. With Ableton 11 out, there are even more goodies that were released in its version. Plenty to get you started, inspired, and motivated to creating your next song.
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