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A studio for making audio.
FL Studio
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Audacity
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Audacity is not a full DAW in the modern sense. It is an audio editor.
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Waveform editing (destructive and non-destructive)
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Recording
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Basic effects
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Limited multitrack editing
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Plugin support (VST, LADSPA, etc.)
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No native MIDI composition workflow
Ableton
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90 days free trial.
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Compose music (MIDI, instruments, samples)
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Record audio
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Mix and master tracks
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Design sounds (synths, effects)
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Export audio files (WAV, MP3, etc.)
Ardour
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Open source (GPL)
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Linux, macOS, Windows
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Professional-level DAW
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MIDI, multitrack, automation, plugins
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Widely used in Linux audio communities
LMMS
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Open source
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Linux, macOS, Windows
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More focused on electronic music
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Pattern-based workflow (FL Studio-like)
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MIDI + synths
Zrythm
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Open source
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Linux
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Modern design
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MIDI, automation, plugin support
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Still evolving
Rosegarden
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Open source
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Linux
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MIDI-focused DAW
WaveForm
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Logic Pro
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Pro Tools
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Reaper
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Not free, but unlimited trial / very cheap license
Cubase
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Bitwig
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