Sonar Free, by BandLab
Free – $99USD/year
Bottom Line:
If you’ve never tried Sonar, or if you left it behind years ago, it’s definatly worth a fresh look. In a world where software subscriptions are swallowing the industry, it’s refreshing to see a company still offering a genuinely capable free option.
Bitwig Studio 6
$99-$399 USD
Bottom Line:
Bitwig Studio is carving a nice little niche of followers, and though there will always be ‘Team Abelton’ die-hards, the rest of us can benifit from this hybrid mix of traditional and forward thinking clip-based workflow that integrates so very well with cutting-edge synthesis.
So, what do you give a DAW that already seems to do it all? That’s the challenge PreSonus seem to...
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Tracktion Waveform Pro 12.5
From $149 USD or Free core version
Bottom Line:
I highly recommend and the very least you download and test Waveform Free for yourself, push its limits and give it a good opportunity to grow on you. I think like me, you’ll come to love this quirky little contender and possibly not look back.
Bitwig Studio
$399 USD + $120 USD per year
Bottom line:
Bitwig Studio is a breath of fresh air in a very crowded market, and though much of the hype is old news for the competition, I feel Bitwig Studio is on course to develop a nice little niche community for themselves.
