REAPER

Digital audio workstation for recording, editing, and mixing audio.

Pricing: perpetual
License: proprietary
Open source: No

Editorial review

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): DAW, MIDI, mixing, mastering, pluginsVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktopVerification pending
Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux): Windows, macOS, LinuxVerified

Pricing · Licensing

Free trial(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): proprietaryVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): perpetualVerification pending
Trial length(14): 60Verified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): multitrack audio and MIDI recording, editing, processing, mixing and mastering, audio and MIDI routing with multichannel support, 64-bit internal audio processing, plugin support (VST, VST3, LV2, AU, CLAP, DX, JS), scripting and extensibility (ReaScript, JSFX, OSC), track lanes, swipe comping, and FX containersVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

API available(true/false): trueVerification pending

Support · Docs · Services

Support channels(email;ticket;chat;phone;community): Forum, User Guide, VideosVerified

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): studios, broadcasters, and sound designers wanting a fast, DRM-free DAW with a 60-day full trialVerification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individual, SMB, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): commercial and home studios, broadcast, location recording, education, science and research, sound design, game developmentVerified
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): intermediateVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 7.84Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerified

Vendor · Maintainer

Headquarters country(US): United StatesVerification pending
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerified

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Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)

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