Top 5 DAWs for Beginners Explained!

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Hiya, Charlie T Music here 👋 New to music production and unsure which DAW to pick? This video breaks down five of the most popular options, perfect for music production for beginners. Learn the strengths of Pro Tools, Ableton, FL Studio, Logic Pro, and Cubase, and find the best fit for your music making. 🎚️ If you’re just starting out and don’t know which DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) to use, this video is your no-fluff guide to the 5 most used DAWs in music production today. I break down the pros and cons of Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, and Cubase, from beginner-friendliness to workflow, price, and audio editing capabilities. 🎹 Whether you’re a songwriter, beatmaker, engineer, or just getting into music production—this will help you choose the right DAW for your needs. ⸻ 🔍 What You’ll Learn: • Which DAW is best for songwriting • Which DAW is best for mixing and engineering • DAWs that are beginner friendly • The DAWs used in pro studios • Key differences in workflow and stock plugins • How DAW choice affects creativity • Why it ultimately doesn’t matter which DAW you use - just how well you use it ⸻ 🧪 FREE DAW TRIAL LINKS 🎧 Pro Tools (Avid): https://my.avid.com/get/pro-tools-trial?_gl=1*1h8vu76*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NTE4MzkyMTEuQ2owS0NRand2YWpEQmhDTkFSSXNBRUUyOVdveHFTTkJFS19LTUNIaFp3Uk9OWkJ6NTNzMGdTUTlScE53LWVXWjBuc2QwNFVYLTNzd0dTQWFBcW9BRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*MTM4MDg5MDA4Ni4xNzUxODM5MjEx*_ga*MTg3MTUwMDgxLjE3NDQwMjQyMTk.*_ga_8LKGSD8C8D*czE3NTE5MjUxMjEkbzYkZzAkdDE3NTE5MjUxMjMkajU4JGwwJGgxODU1MjUyMTU5 🎼 Logic Pro (Apple - Mac only): https://www.apple.com/uk/logic-pro/trial/ 🌀 Ableton Live: https://www.ableton.com/en/trial/ 🥁 FL Studio: https://www.image-line.com/fl-studio-download/ 🎻 Cubase: https://new.steinberg.net/cubase/trial/ ⸻ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Intro: Struggling to choose a DAW? 0:39 – Pro Tools: The Industry Standard 2:24 – Logic Pro: Songwriter & Producer Friendly 3:50 – Ableton Live: Best for Electronic & Live Performance 5:37 – FL Studio: The Beatmaker’s Paradise 6:58 – Cubase: The Versatile All-Rounder 8:20 – How to Choose the Right DAW for You 9:49 – Which DAW Do I Use? (My Journey) 11:03 – Try Free Demos First (Final Advice) 11:16 – Outro: Share, Comment, and Subscribe! ⸻ 🎥 FOOTAGE USED Much love and credit to the creators of the software content shown in this video: • Pro Tools — @avid.protools • Logic Pro — @MusicTechHelpGuy • FL Studio — @FL_STUDIO • Ableton — @Ableton • Cubase — @Cubase ⸻ 📺 Watch Next: Beginner Mixing Mistakes (And How to Fix Them) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJyOL_Tr0OE&list=PLjaRuhvswQGcNLKY5eLJMR3lixhJvtrt7&index=1 EQ Boosting - Myth Busted Mixing Tips https://youtu.be/WJyOL_Tr0OE?si=CUBmxN46tf7uvjOw 🔗 Let’s Connect: 📸 TikTok & Instagram: @charlietmusic 🌍 Website: https://www.charlietmusic.com ⸻ If this helped you out, give it a like, leave a comment, and subscribe to stay updated on songwriting, production, and mixing tips from someone who’s lived the industry. Big love. Bye!