Best Free DAWs 2021 👉 Free Music Production Software For Windows 10

[@AudioTechTV]

Check out the 2022 Update to the Best Free DAWS Here kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4PWY6KKra6dj5I

[@tyber3737]

What's the best DAW to start with if you are complete newbie?

[@johnsuggs7828]

@@tyber3737 Doesn't matter. They all at their core work the same. Ableton if you get a controller, you usually get a basic copy for free.

[@abyssoulzenith]

I'm not a musician, im a game dev. But I do hear my own original music in my head and I need something to bring those songs out of my head. Figured Reaper was the way to go.

[@flicky2461]

goodluck on your game!

[@abyssoulzenith]

@@flicky2461 Thank you, appreciate it.

[@Yadrones]

we are the same

[@sofamutual]

Likewise, although, I've been making music longer than developing games

[@KitsuneFoxYT]

What fans are you developing??

[@denmark1968]

A no nonsense overview. When asked "can you recommend a free DAW" I will in the future refer to this video. Thanx mate

[@AudioTechTV]

Thank you so much for this comment and for watching. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and would recommend it to others. That’s awesome!! Keep creating! 👊👍

[@jeaneuwii]

@@AudioTechTV wow it's so nice to have this video here! But so many information, which daw for a recording songs with no music in it? I was using audacity as it is very easy but now wanna try something new for my songs

[@adeemmohammed7908]

What does daw mean?

[@908two]

@@adeemmohammed7908 It's an abbreviation for Digital Audio Workstation.

[@louaguado995]

I wish every review was as direct and informative as yours are. No lame jokes, straight to the point. Thanks for another great video.

[@volkantekcan]

i subscribed you for this in description. 0:00 Introduction to the best free DAWs of 2021 0:27 Tracktion Waveform Free 1:44 Pro Tools First 3:13 Akai Pro MPC Beats 5:03 Audacity 5:45 Cakewalk by Bandlab 6:38 Presonus Studio One Prime 7:41 Magix Music Maker Free 9:16 Soundbridge 10:04 Bandlab 11:24 MuLab 8 Free 13:20 Reaper 14:17 Advice on Choosing Your DAW 15:11 Advice After You Choose a DAW 15:44 My Top 3 Free DAW Picks

[@ThisIsWellMalik]

what's the best tho?

[@kuro_vince6113]

@@ThisIsWellMalik I would say: Cakewalk of you have Windows, cause it has a bunch of features and instrument, even tho it can be a bit complicated at first. Tracktion wafeform free if you don't have window, even tho it is limited on some features, it still has some good instruments. And Audacity if you only search for a software to sing, cause it has no place for instruments in it, but technically you could get every sound with a microphone. Hope that helped!

[@dg4545]

Straight to the point. No long ass cringey intro taking half of the video. I like that.

[@AudioTechTV]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@RatBagDad]

Bloody hell! Cakewalk is still around!, that was the first thing I used back when I first got a PC after I upgraded from Cubase 3 on my old Atari ST at the end of the 90s. Jeez those were the days. I really need to get back into some of my old hobbies now I'm an old git. Thanks for the video man, Some solid advise you're dishing out. Keep on inspiring.

[@LeeRaldar]

Cakewalk is showing its age, even the save icon is a 3" floppy, the stave editor is still as quirky. It still gets updates and gets the job done though.

[@Jonathan.N]

I never new what Daw meant until I clicked this video (not kidding). Thanks for making this video to help show people (myself included) different options and opportunities when moving into the realm of music. It was very clear and informative, definitely gonna share it to people who could use some advice like I did.

[@curse1ord]

man I just got my new mic today. thanks so much!

[@AudioTechTV]

Right on! Best of luck with your recordings. Thank you for watching. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@AudioTechTV]

Check out 50 of the best free vst instruments & effects here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHK7hIiZhd91oZY

[@AudioTechTV]

@Claressa Shields Soundbridge, and Reaper have 32 bit versions. Bandlab will work on any system as it’s web based. Hope this helps.

[@mrg466]

Hi, I have a question about Audicity, I notice in this video, there was a green level up on top. What version has that option? One of my issues with Audicity, is it didn't show how much audio was either low, too high, or just right,...(or maybe I never knew what to do). So how do I get that green level to show, or is it just a certain version? Thanks

[@meta_quest_3]

in your video, what is the best free daw, you suggest please I don't want pay really !

[@PoisonIvory088]

Thx man

[@AudioTechTV]

@@PoisonIvory088 thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed the video. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@iansin7722]

first video and i’m already subscribed! finally somebody who is actually honest

[@AudioTechTV]

I really appreciate the kind words. Thank you so much for watching. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@squeakD]

I used to think 16 track limitations was ok. Then I started tracking my midi drum tracks properly. That alone can be 6 or 7 tracks. Of the group listed here, I’d agree that Waveform and Cakewalk are the best.

[@AudioTechTV]

Yeah. I used to use Pro Tools LE which was only 16 tracks and always thought it was enough but like you I started doing drums properly plus using a lot of tracks for vocals. 16 is great for a start but will be limiting eventually. Thank you for watching. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@JoelStraight]

Really well put together video. No fluff and super thorough. Covered a ton of things I would have never thought about as well like any upsells, licensing restrictions, system resource use, and even bloatware. Covered everything!

[@AudioTechTV]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@mimicmischief4940]

Take a like my man, you deserve it for this video.

[@AudioTechTV]

Thank you so much for watching and for the like. Glad you enjoyed the video. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@islandboy4445]

Subbing just for the mere 21st Century Breakdown in the background. Great info as well! Thanks! :D

[@tomhollins9266]

Just starting to look into DAWs and making my own audio. You are very clear, articulate, and informative. Kudos. You have a subscriber here.

[@AudioTechTV]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for the comment and for watching plus the sub! Keep creating! 👊👍

[@rickpro74]

After 3 years of not playing, i had been considering getting back into making music, i play keyboard and bass but was looking at downloading some music apps /.. a friend suggested i look at your vids on KZbin for ideas.. you did not disappoint,, thank you

[@dr_orient4782]

...as someone who works with both free and non-free software, I thank you so much for all you do - you ROCK...

[@AudioTechTV]

Thank you so much for this comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@BleacInfinity]

The information as well as the video editing/chapters/sub-links are great. Thank you for all of your hard work. I will watch more of your videos. :)

[@AudioTechTV]

Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed the video. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@florencevalencia7283]

Man deserves more subscribers. He does not only inform people but gives encouragement which I think is greatly important.😁

[@casadepistola]

Clear, concise, and not the BS fillers you have to sit through. Thumbs up!

[@kollusion1]

Enjoying your videos. Clear, concise & unbiased. Speaking on some of the limitations here. Many of the old classic tunes that you love, in your own collection, were made with only 8 or less tracks. Many were made using only 3 available tracks! Also, everything is 'bounce-down-able', allowing you to reimport your stems, re-edit them, re-loop them, & continue to add / build your music projects! Cheers.

[@adventuresofmooseandthidwi3166]

These are great. Awesome list. Now, lets get to work making some music!

[@AudioTechTV]

Right on! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@pballplayu94]

thank you man, just got a new pc and haven't made music in years, but this made it super simple to know what to look for

[@AudioTechTV]

Right on! Glad it helped. Have fun making music!!

[@jameslogan2622]

Bro, this IS the best video I've found on the topic. Thanks man

[@AudioTechTV]

I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@bexarfutradio7888]

Bro, please don't stop. You have the best resource material. Thank you!!!

[@AudioTechTV]

Thank you. Glad you enjoy my channel. I have no plans of stopping anytime soon. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@isaacwilkey123]

I didn’t know cakewalk was free now! I paid for it a few years back and lost everything I have for it. Thanks for telling me it’s free now!

[@diegopc1357]

What a video! I'm definitely subscribing. Straight forward, informative, all links provided, differences between free and full, and the speed that you speak at is very easy to keep up with. Good job!

[@SergeantNemo]

Gunna be trying this for the first time. gunna try out studio 1 prime and cakewalk first :)

[@amerdamjanovic8389]

lmk

[@klkmel]

Which one was better?

[@algardner5228]

Love studio one

[@johnathanflannagan2407]

This video is professional, informative, and personal. Love it!

[@AudioTechTV]

Thank you for watching and for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed it. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@kelda2608]

I just finished a song I've been working on and I want to add music and effects, I'll remember this when I'm famous 😊✌

[@greg_c23]

Bruh

[@drought8199]

famous yet?

[@t21swordz]

@@drought8199 lmaooo

[@lyndonmujeni5000]

@@drought8199 ok, that was a tiny bit funny, but dont try put other people down.

[@AlyssaAlvarez11900]

@@greg_c23 my thought exactly lol

[@a.b.cooper4807]

This is so to-the-point while also being very thorough. Thank you for putting this together - this really helps a lot!

[@michelaser]

Great introduction video, brief, no background music and straight to the point

[@thesteelwarrior]

Best. Advice. Ever. Thanks my dude, just subscribed!

[@Blinkers2007GameDev]

Doing this for my game. Thanks, helped me alot.

[@Milanogxt]

good to see youre safe man really

[@pockygoddess77]

New subscriber!!! I needed this and I will be sharing

[@AudioTechTV]

Thank you for watching and subscribing. Glad you enjoyed the video. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@chilcos2791]

I just discoverd u and i cant describe how helpfull ur videos are

[@AudioTechTV]

Glad you’re enjoying the videos. Thank you for watching. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@givejah610]

I switched back to PC because I was sick of Apple's bs lol, so with that i will say that Cakewalk is nearly unbeatable. The layout and customizable options are just excellent, and the cakewalk provided vsts and 3rd party capabilities are awesome. I will say though, that if you're gonna pay for a daw I'd definitely recommend either Reaper or Studio one.

[@Lowboy777]

i agree thats my picks as well i use reaper they accept 3rd party plugins studio one you gotta pay to open that feature up reaper its all free thats why i chose reaper

[@currycruncher5466]

currently am bored and i like the idea of making music it sounds rewarding

[@theyoungbongavlogs4767]

Thank you, you are a great person to help people follow their dreams you are a good person inside and out

[@AudioTechTV]

Thank you for the kind words and for watching. Glad you enjoyed the video. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@PoisonIvory088]

This helped me a lot or it will..

[@AudioTechTV]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@mainfield4963]

Nice video, Just here to learn something new, explained very nicely! Thank you for making it easier to choose one.

[@ToreHansen]

Just tested Cakewalk for two weeks, NO CRASH so fra, knocking on wood after testet the most wonky VST on Ableton that did crash...Great video to bad I did not see this earlier.

[@AudioTechTV]

The only time I’ve had issues with Cakewalk crashing was due to a wonky plugin. The workflow is a little clunky but once you get used to it, it’s not a problem. I’ve been really enjoying Cakewalk. I switch back forth between it and waveform for tutorial purposes and both programs are excellent. Glad you found this video. Thank you for continuing to watch. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@ToreHansen]

@@AudioTechTV You're channel have always been a great joy with tips and (free) plugins... Tonight I have been pushing Cakewalk with many tracks incl 16 Analog labs and a few know problems in Live, still running no crash, knocking on wood...

[@julcaos]

this was very useful... much thanks and happy 2021

[@AudioTechTV]

Glad you found it useful. Thank you so much for watching. Cheers to a 2021 full of creating music! 👊👍

[@crotis1000]

Love your video's! Always informative and your advice is invaluable!

[@thatbozobri]

This helped a lot! I love music and always want to make some. Ty so much dude!

[@AudioTechTV]

Glad it helped. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@DrFeast_3000]

Thank you, I've been wanting to go into music making as a hobby or side job of mine, at least for a good while, but have been unsure of what to do or if I even want to, I've decided to take the leap of faith, and just make a stab in the dark, just to see if I really want to, I'm only 14 and going on 15, so I think getting into something at this age will be good for me, the tips, advice, and everything suggested and showed is great to help people like me out who wanna go into it, and you deserve to be at the top of the search for music making software, cause you were straight forward, and that's a good thing.

[@chucky5918]

Really helped me out gonna start making better music

[@AudioTechTV]

Glad it helped. Thank you for watching. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@AT-og6rk]

Thank you this saved so much time researching

[@AudioTechTV]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@CyberClochard]

Awesome content dude! Havent been doin music for a while now, but u just gave me the will to catch back on it :D Keep up the good work!

[@filmecke2618]

I actually really needed a video like yours thx your a hero

[@AudioTechTV]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@DanielWilker]

I used to play with Cakewalk, but i think i'm gonna try Waveform now. Thanks for those informations! 😀

[@BrianOrSum]

thanks for putting so much effort into the vids bro appreciate it

[@AudioTechTV]

Glad you enjoy the videos. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@goatnamese]

Thanks for this video. I think I have found the one. After so many dark nights and cold mornings, this video has directed me to Tracktion.

[@the_j419]

this guy is so wholesome

[@LaphyTaphyCreation]

If I ever get a laptop, I'll remember this for Fnf

[@Lilprez22]

follow your dreams

[@tofu9432]

Watched this guy's first video and I subscribed wowww

[@AudioTechTV]

Thank you so much for continuing to watch! I really appreciate it. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@angel006a]

14:17 Really inspiring, good advice 👏

[@AudioTechTV]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@ZERO_K_O_M]

Thank you for making this video. You've helped a lot of people.

[@jeffmalcolm]

Thanks for making this very informative and awesome video!!

[@ChrisM541]

Folk have to understand that the free Cakewalk by Bandlab DAW was actually Cakewalk's (the previous company) flagship commercial DAW...Sonar Platinum, retailing for $600 (I purchased it for that price some years ago) !!! It was, and still is competing with the best commercial DAW's for Windows out there (crucially, the original programmers STILL updating it)...Cubase, Pro Tools etc. That Bandlab made the FULL version (including unlimited track count) of Sonar Platinum free is stunning. If you have Windows, it's a no-brainer. It has over 30 years of legacy, and almost limitless online resources.

[@ianhickox8013]

Started using cakewalk for my diy project. It's pretty easy to work with I feel like

[@AudioTechTV]

It’s an excellent program free or not. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@SidSaynamgeuim]

Thanks for this video. I use Cakewalk. I love it. I can make good music with it. Keep Rockin'.

[@rubberplant6375]

Another brilliant video Zane. Well done :)

[@AudioTechTV]

Thank you for continuing to watch my videos. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@c.singleton2696]

Thank you so very much for pointing me in the right direction. I really appreciate you.

[@overxcrossx2881]

Yo, fire video keep it up!

[@AudioTechTV]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@kevindohn6776]

thanks for the help, quick & easy & to the point

[@Lowboy777]

i chose reaper because it will do any vst you throw at it and there is no extra money charges to open anything up it just works i play metal /rock music i installed addictive drums 2,reason,bass software,ampltube 5,line 6 software ...it don't matter it all works on reaper...my second choice would be studio 1...but i may check out cake walk it looks interesting I'm done with protools its over hyped they say its the industry standard but there is a lot of computation out there and by the way reaper also comes with 250 plugins for its daw and you can do video editing and they let you use the whole program free with option to buy it...

[@GreenHope42]

Cakewalk is great. LMMS should have been on the list. It's a fun alternative DAW and their social media is great. Reaper would be my choice for paid DAW.

[@shaaromell1701]

Will it work on windows 7

[@KaperdonaBeats]

@@shaaromell1701 window 7 to 10

[@Lowboy777]

@@shaaromell1701 yes

[@riverstratkotter7067]

This definitely helped me. Thumbs up and subed

[@AudioTechTV]

Glad it helped. Thank you for watching. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@dovefitness8504]

you are so good and loving ,you always advise us to be the best we can thank you and much love.

[@AudioTechTV]

Thank you so much. Glad you enjoy the videos. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@nickherridge-vanjaarsveld2225]

Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese his voice is soo soothing

[@AudioTechTV]

Glad you enjoyed the video and my voice lol. Thank you for watching. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@florentin4061]

like michael from gta 5

[@reanuuu]

Thank You! It was really helpful.

[@AudioTechTV]

Glad you found it helpful. Thank you for watching. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@bml6172]

thx man really appreciate u earned a new subscriber

[@AudioTechTV]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for checking out my videos and for subscribing. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@MeriaDuck]

As for your final recommendations, cakewalk seemed to crash too many times on my machine, or it wasn't capable of loading a project I just saved. Now switched to soundbridge and let's see if I can actually dream up something.

[@richiehenry1378]

This is the best free software Ive seen. Respect.

[@keitomineproductions4133]

You can save your MPC projects as ableton projects too, which is a nice touch

[@Alex.Hubball]

Brilliant Video mate

[@AudioTechTV]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@etronixtunes]

This is a very good video! You helped me a lot to find out wich daw works out for me and you were an honest reviewer for every single one of them. Thank you and once again great video! 👌 👏

[@georgh.4750]

Yes, perfect and straight to the point

[@breeyagandy8820]

Definitely checking out cakewalk

[@KaosKit]

I never like videos. I liked yours within the first 5 minutes.

[@AudioTechTV]

Wow! Thank you so much. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@HearT2584]

I've been watcNice tutorialng tNice tutorials and you inspired to try to make soft so I thank you

[@ninojoej.o.e3214]

i have loved this video for the advice mainly ,your open mindedness

[@AudioTechTV]

Glad you enjoyed the advice in the video. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@gwugluud]

It's simple to get around being limited to 5 tracks. Bounce the tracks to a Tascam 4-track which costs $100. Then bounce it back into your interface back into one track. I come from cassette 4-track, so bouncing tracks is 2nd nature to me, and doesn't scare me at all.

[@AudioTechTV]

You can bounce the tracks within the daw so you don’t have to record to an external device. Before 64 bit software this was very common to do. I used to work with a tascam 8 track recorder. The software is much easier to use now.

[@shaunp4802]

Very Detail. Great video👍👍

[@AudioTechTV]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@shaunp4802]

@@AudioTechTV thanks man. Same to you.

[@RalphWilliams300]

Great work man, thank you!

[@AudioTechTV]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@renanclaro6640]

very good, entertained and objective presentations, congratulations.cheers from brazil

[@AudioTechTV]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@Isaacthompson]

Great video and good advice! Thank you!

[@AudioTechTV]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@yerrrrray]

Like given dude!! Thanks for helping me out cause other software/apps I used have not helped at all in making the type of music I like

[@rassb3427]

You have an informative advices which everyone loves.you got me👍

[@kernjames]

Great Job on this comparison video.

[@AudioTechTV]

Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed the video. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@HarshitPR6644]

Dude that was a huge help for these suggestions of yours, you deserve a subscribe and a like from me. 😊😊

[@genxdude4867]

I gave this video a like Excellent job !

[@AudioTechTV]

Thank you so much. Keep creating! 👊👍

[@jesuseduardolozanocabrera8045]

ITS REALLY WORKED LOL THANK YOU DUDE

[@kevionmccoy9172]

Which one would u say is the best for a beginners

[@chucksumeaku6192]

I'm a newbie, thanks for the advice

[@MiChAeLEtMyErZ]

Hello from NYC Bro ✌🏽 Getting into streaming God Bless 🙏🏽

[@haraldsturmer9772]

I use ardour and I miss that in all those videos. You might argue, that you have to pay for it, but it's still Free and Open Source Software. And 1 buck for full version for a DAW is as much as "free".

[@AudioTechTV]

I’ve included Ardour in past videos and I even pay for it myself. But compiling software isn’t for everyone when there are other free daws that you can use without needing to compile it.