Battle of the DAWs: Which one should you get?

It is imperative that a music producer or DJ uses a powerful, easy-to-navigate digital audio workstation to produce and mix the sound they desire to achieve. In music production, a computer that packs a punch would be useless without the might of a good DAW. DJ-producer Haidak shares on this blog which DAWs to consider for the job.

DAWs range from beginner, free, and user-friendly options to more complicated, expensive, and powerful choices. Apple users have the advantage of using a free DAW exclusive to the brand: GarageBand. It offers a great run through on mixing, effects, and other basic music production needs. Once a Mac-user is ready to upgrade, Logic Pro would be the logical choice. While the software is not for free, it does offer a number of effects and functions lacking in GarageBand.

For Windows consumers, Ableton Live is a common choice. Ableton Live generally tops DAWs lists online for its unparalleled workstation and seamless workflow. The software is used by prominent artists of this generation. Coming in as a competitor is the Image-Line FL Studio. For $99, Apple and Windows users with the DAW can enjoy lifetime free upgrades. While it may be considered by some as a professional DAW, it sure is a mighty friendly and efficient DAW.

Haidak shares that Cockos Reaper 6 is a generally cheaper DAW, with a bargain price of $69. Compatible with Mac, PC, and Linux, its revolutionary MIDI and audio routing capacities make it an easy favorite among beginner and professional DJs and producers.

Haidak is a DJ-producer who is gaining recognition in the global music industry. His sound covers a wide spectrum from heavy driving techno on one end to a more melodic and nuanced sound at the other end. To read more from Haidak, head over to this page.