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
Renoise is best suited for those who focus on sample-based music composition and appreciate tracker workflows, while Reaper excels in recording, editing, and mixing audio with a more traditional DAW approach. The choice largely depends on whether the user prefers sample manipulation or comprehensive audio editing capabilities.