Digital Audio Workstations
Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) are comprehensive software environments for music production that enable recording, editing, mixing, and arranging music tracks. The included programs cover a wide range, from professional industry-standard DAWs to specialized composition software and lightweight, modular DAW alternatives. This category is aimed at music creators of all experience levels seeking a central workspace for their productions. It should not be confused with virtual instruments, which are found under "Virtual Instruments, Synthesizers, Samplers."
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An open-source digital audio workstation offering intuitive editing, extensive automation, and broad plugin support for music production
Software for music production and live performance with extensive instruments, enhanced MIDI tools, improved search and performance features, effects, and learning resources for musicians.
Portable standalone music tool for intuitive music creation with built-in instruments, samples, effects, and sequencer
iOS app for quickly sketching and developing musical ideas with beats, melodies, sampling, and direct transfer to Ableton Live
Official Ableton webshop for purchasing Live, Push, Move, expansions, sound packs, and merchandise with various payment options
Page offering downloads and support links for Akai Professional MPC Studio and other products
Open-source DAW for recording, editing, mixing, and mastering audio and MIDI projects across Linux, macOS, and Windows
Free and open-source digital audio workstation platform with AI-assisted workflow and integrated eLearning for music production and collaboration
Dynamic audio filter effect driven by envelope follower or sidechain input for rhythmic and ducking effects in a free browser-based DAW
Full DAW — Browser-based DAW with collaborative features, ideal for beginners and quick music ideas, cross-platform for Web, iOS, Android.
Monophonic bass synthesizer with built-in step sequencer for classic acid basslines in a free browser-based DAW
Classic 8-channel drum machine inspired by the 808, free in-browser tool for creating punchy rhythms with full control
Classic 9-channel 909-inspired drum machine for programming beats and rhythms directly in a free browser-based DAW
A free, open-source modular DAW for Mac, Windows, and Linux designed for customizable sound creation and exploration
Flexible Digital Audio Workstation für Komposition, Aufnahme, Performance, Sounddesign und Instrumentenerstellung unter Windows, macOS und Linux
Desktop DAW offering professional and intuitive music production tools tailored to a wide range of creators
A free Windows DAW with a modernized interface, powerful audio engine, and ProChannel mixing tools requiring only a BandLab login
complete digital audio production application for multitrack audio and MIDI recording, editing, mixing, and mastering
Browser-based free effect pedal producing lo-fi and glitch textures by reducing sample rate and bit depth
6-band spectrum analyzer EQ effect for shaping audio directly in the browser as part of Audiotool's free online studio
Software project named DawDreamer hosted on GitHub
Browser-based spectral enhancer applying distortion to highs for track clarity and presence without downloads or limits
Powerful music production software with 100+ instruments, effects, recording, and cloud sound library for creating and mixing tracks
Browser-based free synthesizer with organic sounds integrated in Audiotool's online DAW for design and live play without installation
Comprehensive music creation software for Mac with instruments, virtual drummers, lessons, recording, mixing, and sharing capabilities
Single-band compressor audio effect with visual feedback running free in the browser as part of Audiotool's online studio
Free browser-based digital audio workstation using Web Audio API for creating and saving compositions online
Free browser-based four-operator phase-modulation synthesizer integrated in Audiotool for designing digital pianos, bells, basses, and textures
Free browser-based comb filter audio effect with five tuneable resonant frequencies for dramatic resonances in Audiotool
Over 40 curated plugins, instruments, effects, and production tools from leading providers.
Free cross-platform music production tool for composing, mixing, and working with samples
Professional music production software for Mac and iPad with extensive instruments, effects, intelligent workflows, and live performance integration
Free analog-inspired Digital Audio Workstation by Universal Audio with AI tools and hardware integration for Mac and Windows
Powerful browser-based drum machine with extensive sound design integrated into Audiotool's free collaborative DAW
An open-source, Rust-based digital audio workstation for multi-track recording, advanced MIDI editing, plugin hosting, automation, and full production workflows
Creative music production studio with modular synth, sampler and effects engine available standalone and as plugin
Professionelle DAW für Audio-Postproduktion in Film, TV, Games und immersive Sounds mit spezialisierten Features und Dolby Atmos.
Open-DAW is a web-based open source Digital Audio Workstation aiming to offer a free, high-quality music production environment accessible online
OpenDaw is a free, open-source cross-platform digital audio workstation with MIDI, VST3 support, built-in effects, and AI assistant
Free online 2-band EQ with spatial stereo control integrated into the browser-based Audiotool studio for sound shaping
Free browser-based audio effect with independent left/right pan and level controls for stereo imbalances and movement in Audiotool
Professional digital audio workstation software for music production, mixing, and mastering
Professional digital audio workstation for recording, editing, mixing, and producing high-quality music and post-production audio
Stereo delay effect with per-channel pre-delay, filtering, and LFO modulation integrated in a browser-based DAW
Versatile virtual-analog synthesizer in-browser for classic subtractive synthesis, basslines, leads and pads with full modulation
Free browser-based multi-band compressor for mastering with adjustable bands and spectrum analyzer, part of Audiotool studio
Browser-based plate-like reverb effect in Audiotool's free online DAW for creating evolving spatial sounds with modular routing
Free browser-based resampler effect with sequencer grid and seven built-in effects for creative sound shaping in Audiotool