It’s a fairly basic package, but it’s great for recording basic stuff like ripping vinyl and podcasts. AudacityĪudacity is a free, open-source software with multi-track recording options and a whole host of features and benefits.

Definitely a strong option (if not the best) for Mac users. There are dozens of loops and plug-ins and its intuitive interface makes it easy to pick up and learn. Quantization and heavy EQ settings are also available. The package is definitely a sibling of the professional Logic Pro and shares much of its features, including UI, drum and MIDI editing options. This fantastic piece of software, released waaayyyy back in the mid-2000s, probably did an awful lot to bring music-making to the masses, as it came free with Mac OSX. So if you are looking for a FREE DAW in the meantime, here are some of the top packages available today: GarageBand The software is still 18 months away though, so plenty of time for the competition to make improvements, if they think they need to of course. But knowing the way that Behringer operate and the success they have had over the last few years, selling gear by the shed-load (Behringer equipment is always highly requested for Decksaver covers), it won’t be a surprise if they actually pull it off. In a crowded marketplace, the software is going to have to good to be competitive and make people ditch their existing workflows. Our opportunity is that we have no legacy platform to maintain, which will allow us to think “blue sky” and combine the “best of all worlds”. “We would love to develop this together with you and hence encourage you to share your preferred platforms and features so we can consider your input. Our goal is to include the very best features available, including multiple user interfaces for both recording and DJ. “Our Music Tribe DAW will also include samples and VSTs plus connections to third-party VSTs. On a recent Facebook announcement, Behringer have confirmed it’s all happening. Well here we go! It’s not just a VST, but a whole new DAW. Rumours have been passed for many a month now that Behringer/Music Tribe, might just be thinking about developing their own Virtual Studio Technology (VST).

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