## Best DAWs for producers, songwriters, engineers and DJs right now Life has many DAWs…but which should you open? Here’s the best software for everything from recording beats to scoring movies Image: gorodenkoff via Getty Images The digital audio workstation – or DAW – is the backbone of modern music production. If you’ve ever wanted to compose or record music, you’re probably familiar with what this software does. Put simply, DAWs give musicians, producers, and sound engineers the tools to create, mix, and master music and other audio projects. - READ MORE: Best MIDI controllers for…