The TRUTH about DAW choice in 2026
In today's video we'll chat about the one truth that ties together all DAWs (digital audio workstations) and I'll give some of my personal opinions and perspective on most of the main PAID and FREE ones based on my experiences or stories I've heard from others in my field.
All of them are super cool, powerful, and intuitive in their own ways. Let me know your experience with them in the comments!
0:00 Intro
0:08 Hey!
0:32 The Truth
3:00 Ableton Live
4:33 Logic Pro
5:53 Pro Tools
8:36 Cubase
9:15 Reaper
10:10 Studio One, Reason, and Bitwig Studio
10:56 FREE Digital Audio Workstations
13:45 Conclusion / The Truth Revisited
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Computer: Apple Mac Mini - 2023
DAW: Logic Pro
Monitors: Kali Audio LP6 White - https://shorturl.at/vWlOQ
Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 4th Gen - https://shorturl.at/YxZJo
Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-50x White - https://shorturl.at/paS2p
Microphone 1 - Sennheiser e835 Dynamic Cardioid - https://shorturl.at/Y1e49
Microphone 2 - Shure SM7B Dynamic Studio Microphone - https://shorturl.at/SbNhF
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Keyboards & MIDI Controllers
Arturia Keylab Essential 49 Key MIDI Controller (2021)
Akai LPK Mini 28
Akai Professional APC Mini mk2
Behringer JT Mini
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Guitars & Instruments
Schecter Damien Solo Elite - Diamond Series
Yamaha EG303 Electric Guitar
Yamaha TRBX74 Bass Guitar
Fender Avalon Ukulele
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AutoTune Unlimited
Splice
Kontakt 15
ReFX Serum
Vital
Izotope VocalSynth 2
Waves Plugins
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