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Having trouble sorting out which digital audio workstation software is right for your music or sound project? I've tested the entire field to help you decide.
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3 monthsThis mature DAW is still good for just pumping out slick beats
2 years, 2 monthsThis intuitive audio editing and composing app makes stage-ready music
2 years, 3 monthsA tiny synthesizer and sequencer that delivers big fun
5 years, 1 monthGarageBand offers easy music recording for novices and pros alike, and it comes free with every Mac. The app is still the best way to learn piano or guitar on a computer and easily earns our Editors' Choice nod.
7 years, 11 monthsApple Logic Pro X 10.3 is a powerful update to an already-excellent digital audio workstation, and if you own Logic Pro X, it's free.
7 years, 11 monthsThe update includes new reverb and EQ plug-ins, a flexible Smart Tempo system, and loads of new sounds.
8 years, 4 monthsThe free Auxy Studio app for iPad removes the barrier to electronic music production, regardless of your musical or studio-tech knowledge.
9 yearsMac and iOS users can pair 300 original Chinese musical loops with the pipa, erhu, and various percussion.
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