Best Digital Audio Workstations 2026

Qtractor suits Linux users building a personal home studio who need audio and MIDI recording, sequencing, and editing.

Tracker-based DAW for Windows, macOS and Linux with recording, editing, effects and plugin support.

Paid DAW for Windows, macOS and Linux, priced from $49.99.

REAPER runs on Windows, macOS and Linux for multitrack editing; plans start at $60 with a 60-day trial.

Windows DAW for music, mastering and film or TV post, with high-rate and DSD audio support.

Pyramix DAW runs on Windows PC and macOS through Parallels Desktop, with multitrack editing.

It suits Windows users looking for music-making tools, from a free starter set of instruments and effects to paid editions with recording, MIDI editing, and larger sound…

LUNA is an API-based asset system for images, video, audio, books and documents.

Mixcraft is a paid Windows digital audio workstation with multitrack editing and iOS and Android companion apps.