How to Actually Choose a DAW (Real Advice for Beginners)

Choosing a DAW can be confusing — FL Studio, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Reaper, Cubase… which one is actually right for you? In this video, I break down how to actually choose a DAW based on what really matters: your budget, your workflow, what your friends use, and how easy it is to learn.

Instead of wasting time comparing endless features, this guide focuses on real-world advice for beginners who just want to start making music. Whether you’re producing electronic tracks, recording vocals, or learning to mix, this video will help you pick the best DAW for your needs in 2025.

💡 Topics covered:
0:00 – Intro
0:28 – What is a DAW?
1:12 – Price comparison (FL Studio, Ableton, Logic, Reaper, Cubase, etc.)
2:56 – Cool bundle options
3:15 – Who you know
3:49 – Tutorials and community support
4:35 – Workflow and feel
5:23 – Final thoughts

🔗 All my links and music:
https://linktr.ee/r4ph

🔗 Other videos you might find helpful:
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🎛 Cool music-related YouTube channels:
Rachel K Collier:    / @rachelkcollierrkc  
Red Means Recording:    / @redmeansrecording  
Zdrewe:    / @zdrewe  
Nahre Sol:    / @nahresol  
Virtual Riot:    / @virtualriot  
Rick Beato:    / @rickbeato