DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)

Definition

Software used to record, edit, mix, and produce audio. The central tool of modern music production and post-production workflows.

In Simple Terms

The software where you make music — Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton, Reaper, GarageBand, FL Studio. It's your recording studio, mixing desk, and editing suite, all on a screen.

Sources & Verification

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  Huber, D. M. & Runstein, R. E. — Modern Recording Techniques (10th ed., DAW chapter)
  Routledge, 2023
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  Burgess, R. J. — The History of Music Production
  Oxford University Press, 2014

Last verified: 2026-05-05

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