{"id":13288,"date":"2020-11-14T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-14T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/?p=13288"},"modified":"2025-10-08T13:16:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T17:16:46","slug":"best-free-daws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/best-free-daws\/","title":{"rendered":"The best free DAWs for music production"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digital audio workstations, or DAWs for short, are the central software used for recording, producing, and editing music.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While many of the most popular DAWs (Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, Studio One, etc.) are paid offerings, there are also plenty of free options out there that can deliver surprisingly good experiences. In the video above, we take a look at the best free DAWs that are worth trying out, whether you&#8217;re looking to <a aria-label=\"get started with making music, (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/makemusic.splice.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">get started with making music<\/a> for the first time or just want to make a switch from your current workstation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best free DAWs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <a aria-label=\"Studio One Prime (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.presonus.com\/Studio-One-5-Prime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Studio One Prime<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Studio One Prime is the free version PreSonus&#8217; flagship DAW, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Studio One 5. (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/daws\/38892279-studio-one-5-professional-by-presonus\" target=\"_blank\">Studio One 5.<\/a> At the core of Studio One Prime is a powerful tool-based system that enables fast editing and sound design. I particularly love how much you can customize your workspace \u2013 from color themes to custom shortcuts, Studio One Prime allows you to work however you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Unlimited tracks, the Pattern Editor, and the tool-based workflow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Notable limitations: <\/strong>No third-party plugin support, and the Presence sample playback instrument is somewhat limited<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.presonus.com\/Studio-One-5-Prime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Download Studio One Prime here. (opens in a new tab)\">Download Studio One Prime here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Garageband (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/garageband\/id682658836?ls=1&amp;mt=12\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>GarageBand<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next up is Apple&#8217;s GarageBand, which could be considered the free version of their flagship DAW, Logic Pro X. I think some people have a negative connotation about GarageBand \u2014 I\u2019ve heard it called a \u201ctoy DAW\u201d \u2014 but I think it\u2019s one of the most complete DAWs on this list, as it can host unlimited tracks <em>and<\/em> third-party plugins. The UI is very beginner-friendly, and the sounds included are really high quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Unlimited tracks, high-quality virtual instruments, and a beginner-friendly UI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Notable limitations:<\/strong> Limited to Mac hardware<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/garageband\/id682658836?ls=1&amp;mt=12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Download GarageBand here. (opens in a new tab)\">Download GarageBand here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ableton.com\/en\/products\/live-lite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Ableton Live Lite<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ableton Live Lite is the free version of one of the most popular DAWs today, Ableton Live. It includes powerful sampling workflows via Drum Rack and Simpler, two of Live\u2019s best instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Powerful sampling capabilities, Ableton&#8217;s unique performance-based workflow, and third-party plugin support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Notable limitations:<\/strong> Only up to eight tracks can be used, and less devices are included (e.g. no synths)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\"Download Ableton Live Lite here. (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/daws\/38929163-live-10-lite-vst-by-ableton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Ableton Live Lite here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-61f7a062672eb149f00e7dafc1a02e32\" style=\"background-color:#62daff\"><strong>Want more free stuff? <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/instrument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Download Splice INSTRUMENT<\/strong><\/a><strong> and start creating immediately with its extensive catalogue of world-class and human-made presets\u2014plus regular Free Drops to keep your inspiration flowing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Honorable mentions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a aria-label=\"Serato Studio (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/serato.com\/studio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Serato Studio<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 the sampling centric workflow is great for DJs transitioning into production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"ProTools First (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/my.avid.com\/get\/pro-tools-first\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Pro Tools First<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 highly recommended if you&#8217;re primarily recording audio, as it\u2019s the lite version of <em>the<\/em> industry standard recording software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"LMMS (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/lmms.io\/download#mac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>LMMS<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 this is an open-source DAW that\u2019s surprisingly capable; it&#8217;s really great for chiptunes in particular<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundtrap.com\/musicmakers\"><strong>Soundtrap<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 offering real-time collaboration, an array of virtual instruments, and more, Soundtrap is a solid \u2018freemium\u2019 service, meaning while paid tiers will provide access to additional features, you can make music using the platform for absolutely free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Which workstation is your favorite? 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Let us know in the comments below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Take your music further with the new plugins, fresh sounds, and more available in the Splice Creator plan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Explore Splice plans<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you&#8217;re just getting started or want to make a switch from your current workstation, here are some great free DAWs that are worth trying out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":13289,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1851,1850,1886,1855,1857,1696,1702,49],"tags":[1254,918],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The best free DAWs for music production - Blog | Splice<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Whether you&#039;re just getting started or want to make a switch from your current workstation, here are some great free DAWs that are worth trying out.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/best-free-daws\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The best free DAWs for music production - Blog | Splice\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Whether you&#039;re just getting started or want to make a switch from your current workstation, here are some great free DAWs that are worth trying out.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/best-free-daws\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Blog | Splice\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Splice\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2020-11-14T14:00:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-10-08T17:16:46+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Free_DAWs_2020_syndication_BlogPost.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1920\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Nick Chen\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@splice\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@splice\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Nick Chen\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/best-free-daws\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/best-free-daws\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Nick Chen\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/006da68db2cca36c1730e68e67130d39\"},\"headline\":\"The best free DAWs for music production\",\"datePublished\":\"2020-11-14T14:00:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-10-08T17:16:46+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/best-free-daws\/\"},\"wordCount\":479,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/best-free-daws\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Free_DAWs_2020_syndication_BlogPost.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"sounds\",\"youtube\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Ableton Live\",\"DAW\",\"Free\",\"GarageBand\",\"Studio One\",\"Tips &amp; 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