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How to choose the best DAW Software<\/strong> for your music<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
A round up of the 13 best DAW software <\/strong>
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Choosing the DAW software is one of your most important decisions when setting up a home recording studio.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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We live in exciting times. What once took a room full of equipment, can now be carried out on a tiny laptop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This makes pro recording accessible to all. But just as there’s many types of studios, there’s many styles of music recording software. And it can be confusing when it comes to choosing the one for your own home recording studio<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to learn how to chose the best DAW software for your studio…<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Jump to DAW reviews:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Ableton Live<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Apple Logic Pro<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Steinberg Cubase<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. ImageLine FL Studio<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. PreSonus Studio One<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Cockos Reaper 6<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Reason Studios Reason 12<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Bitwig Studio<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Garageband<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Acoustica Mixcraft<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Avid Pro Tools<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Cakewalk by BandLab<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. MOTU Digital Performer 11<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    What are DAWs?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Back in the 80s and 90s when DAWS first appeared, each had its own area of expertise. Cubase was a sequencer, Ableton Live was a DJ’s beat mixing tool, and Pro Tools provided a traditional recording environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    And some DAWs catered for a particular genre of music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Over the years, most DAWs have grown exponentially, each one covering just about everything \u2013 sequencing, audio recording, editing, mixing with effects, and mastering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    So in a way, it doesn’t matter which one you choose. They all do the same thing. But they do have different capabilities and work flows. And it’s up to you to find the best music production software for your creative needs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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    Choosing the best DAW<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Most DAWS are available in a limited form, so you can try them out. You’ll soon see if the interface is intuitive, and you like the workflow. It might be a free trial, or be limited by the number of tracks you can use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Also ask yourself what genre of music will you be making. Some loop based DAWs, such as Ableton Live and FL Studio are popular with electronic music producers and beat makers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Other DAWs, such as Logic Pro and Steinberg Cubase are powerful linear based all rounders for composing and recording.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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    Which computer?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Think about the computer you’ll be using to host the DAW software. Do you already have one? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If so, you’ll have to choose software which works within the specs. Cockos Reaper is a great choice for an old computer, because it has a small foot print, and it’s easy on the processor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    But if you’re getting a new computer for your DAW, you can get it spec’d out so it will run the software of your choice with no glitches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Most DAWs are available on Mac and Windows, but there are exceptions. Most notably GarageBand and Logic Pro, which are Mac native.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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