In simple terms, a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) is a software that you can use on your computer or workstation to facilitate the creation of music. They run on your existing computer provided they meet the recommended requirements.
There have been many different DAWs over the years both commercial and non-commercial, paid and free.
Today, we're looking at a Digital Audio Workstation from Cockos -
REAPER 4.0
REAPER was first released as a freeware on 23rd December 2005. Since then, they've been a host to a strong community of users who swear by REAPER due to it's excellent capabilities and feature-sets.
As it evolved, new versions brought significant "evolutionary" updates to the software. Now, REAPER comes in two license versions - A full commercial license ($225) and a discounted license ($60)
REAPER is a brilliant alternative in terms of affordability and features compared to some expensive DAWs on the market. This is an excellent tool for anyone who's starting to make music or is shifting from another DAW.