
In addition, Waveform FREE features a single-screen interface, which lets you access all its features in only one window.

Furthermore, you can get creative with the modular plug-in rack. Additionally to the basics stock effects you get the biotek synthesizer. Waveform FREE is a the free version of Tracktion’s current flagship Waveform 10. If you still need more features, you can upgrade to Logic Pro X for $200.

As typical for Apple, the software is really intuitive and it makes fun to play around with the different virtual drummers, etc. You can even learn how to play the piano or the guitar with the help of integrated music lessons. It comes with a variety of instruments, loops, and effects. It is like a light version of Apple’s Logic Pro X. The user interface is completely customizable and although it might look a little bit intimidating to a beginner, because of all these different buttons and settings, I highly recommend you to check out this outstanding Digital Audio Workstation! It is frequently updated and it already supports VST3 and ARA.įor Mac users, I would suggest GarageBand. Lately, I’ve been using Cakewalk more often and I fell in love with the ProChannel, which includes different effects that emulate famous analog gear. It comes with 5 great sounding instruments and has more than only the basic stock effects. After the active development of Cakewalk products was ceased BandLab acquired certain assets of the company and made the DAW available for free. Cakewalk by BandLabĬakewalk by BandLab was formerly known as SONAR ($600) by Cakewalk.

While some “free” Digital Audio Workstations come with track limitations and no third-party plugin support, all of the following DAWs do not limit you in that kind of way.
