Reaper vs Ableton Live : Which is Better?

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Reaper

REAPER is a multitrack recording and a digital audio workstation created by Cockos. The current version is available for Microsoft Windows and macOS – beta versions are also available for Linux. Developed by Cockos Inc.

License: Commercial

Categories: Audio & Music

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows

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Ableton Live

Ableton Live is a software music sequencer and digital audio workstation for macOS and Windows. Developed by Ableton

License: Commercial

Categories: Audio & Music

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows

Reaper VS Ableton Live Feature comparision

Feature Reaper Ableton Live
Multi Channel
Mix Music
Support for VST plugins
Audio Editing
Audio Recording
Built-in routing
Customizable
Extensive customisability
Supports for MIDI
MultiTrack
Music Composer
Patch Management
Piano Roll
Pitch shift engine
Portable
Scripting support
Spectral editing
Video editing
Beat bassline
Context-aware help
FFMPEG support
Live performance
Session View
Batch Editing
Drag n drop
Audio restoration
Preset beats
Audio Samples
Loop Library
Grid layout
DRM Free
Virtual instrument
Beat maker
Built-in Sequencer
MIDI keyboard input
Pitch Shifting
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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