{"id":86917,"date":"2021-07-30T15:03:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-30T14:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=86917"},"modified":"2022-10-17T13:57:23","modified_gmt":"2022-10-17T12:57:23","slug":"best-daws-for-hip-hop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/best-daws-for-hip-hop\/","title":{"rendered":"Best DAWs for Hip-hop"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><span style=\"color:#3366FF\"> What&#8217;s the best DAW for beat making? Check out these six examples of the best hip-hop producer software available in 2021. <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get started making <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/8-of-the-best-rising-rap-artists-in-2021\/\">hip-hop<\/a> beats, you need a Digital Audio Workstation for creating backing tracks and recording rap verses. The problem is, there\u2019s lots of DAWs for hip-hop <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-become-a-successful-music-producer\/\">producers<\/a> to choose from, all promising different things. Which DAW is best for creating and recording rap music?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When inspiration strikes, you want a smooth <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/ways-for-producers-to-organise-tracks\/\">workflow<\/a> so you can get your bars down before they disappear from your mind. Which DAW is best for <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/6-new-rap-artists-2022\/\">hip-hip<\/a> for you as a producer will depend on your workflow and budget. Here are six <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/best-free-daws\/\">DAWs <\/a>to consider to get you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reasonstudios.com\/\">Reason<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/reason11-1-700x444.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86919 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/reason11-1-700x444.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/reason11-1-577x366.jpeg 577w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/reason11-1-768x487.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/reason11-1-1000x634.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/reason11-1-800x508.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/reason11-1.jpeg 1198w\" sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption><em>Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reasonstudios.com\/\">Reason<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Reason Studios has an analog feel that connects you to the beatmaking process. It\u2019s got a big sound bank and great drum designer, <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/5-easy-ways-to-customise-loops-for-beginner-producers\/\">loop editing<\/a> and mixing capabilities. Drop samples right into audio tracks for super-fast manipulation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"REASON STUDIOS BEGINNERS RAP BEAT TUTORIAL 2019\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Wi0kSf-rf60?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/reason-19-99-month-for-reason-with-weekly-new-instruments-effects-and-building-blocks\/\">Reason<\/a> can be used as a <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/an-introduction-to-vst-getting-started-with-plugins-2021\/\">plugin<\/a> in other DAWs, to bring its sound packs and effects to a workflow you prefer. Available for a $19.99 a month subscription, it\u2019s an affordable option for beginner hip-hop producers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/bandlab.com\">BandLab<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bandlab-garageband-alternative-700x404.png\" alt=\"bandlab free DAW\" class=\"wp-image-86656 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bandlab-garageband-alternative-700x404.png 700w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bandlab-garageband-alternative-577x333.png 577w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bandlab-garageband-alternative-768x443.png 768w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bandlab-garageband-alternative-1536x887.png 1536w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bandlab-garageband-alternative-1280x739.png 1280w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bandlab-garageband-alternative-1000x577.png 1000w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bandlab-garageband-alternative-800x462.png 800w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bandlab-garageband-alternative.png 1905w\" sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption><em>Image Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/bandlab.com\/\">BandLab<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Brilliant for beginners, BandLab has a super-simple interface but also a huge library of royalty-free sounds and a great easy sampler. The cloud-based setup means there\u2019s nothing to download \u2013 and everything is completely free. Share your beats instantly to the platform for feedback and encouragement from the community, as well as collaboration opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to make a beat like Roddy Ricch using BandLab\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bnKttKwrXro?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>BandLab also make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bandlab.com\/products\/cakewalk\">CakeWalk<\/a>, a DAW with really impressive capabilities considering it\u2019s also available for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/ableton.com\">Ableton Live<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ableton-live-11-hip-hop-700x420.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86920 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ableton-live-11-hip-hop-700x420.png 700w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ableton-live-11-hip-hop-577x346.png 577w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ableton-live-11-hip-hop-768x460.png 768w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ableton-live-11-hip-hop-1536x921.png 1536w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ableton-live-11-hip-hop-2048x1227.png 2048w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ableton-live-11-hip-hop-1280x767.png 1280w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ableton-live-11-hip-hop-1000x599.png 1000w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ableton-live-11-hip-hop-800x479.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption><em>Image Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/ableton.com\/\">Ableton Live<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed for <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/which-daw-is-the-best-for-electronic-music-producers\/\">electronic music<\/a>, Ableton Live\u2019s clip view means you can get ideas and loops down fast and swap ideas around. Due to its origins as an instrument, Ableton is highly intuitive for performing at live shows. Its powerful features let you flip samples and make drum racks quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ableton Trap Beat Tutorial\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4_MrwAjN1Bk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Accessing full features will set you back $449, although you can grab the stripped back Intro version for $99.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.image-line.com\/\">FL Studio<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/FL-Studio-20-700x394.jpeg\" alt=\"FL Studio 20\" class=\"wp-image-84881 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/FL-Studio-20-700x394.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/FL-Studio-20-577x325.jpeg 577w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/FL-Studio-20-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/FL-Studio-20.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption><em>Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.image-line.com\/\">Image-Line<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re up to speed with the layout and <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/keyboard-shortcuts-for-fl-studio\/\">keyboard shortcuts<\/a> of FL Studio, beats can be assembled in a flash. The step sequencer channel rack allows you to get stuck in stacking up beats right away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vocal recording takes a little getting used to, but the FL Studio <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-make-midi-piano-sound-more-natural\/\">piano roll<\/a> is one of the best, so even if you have no music theory background you can get to work editing and arranging virtual instrumental parts by clicking in MIDI notes with your mouse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"FL STUDIO 12 BEGINNER HIP HOP BEAT TUTORIAL 2017 | Old School Rap Beat\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AdbF9n8n65Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-export-stems-in-fl-studio\/\">FL<\/a> was built for electronic music, affordable at $99 for the light version, and its popularity means there\u2019s hundreds \u2013 if not thousands \u2013 of tutorials out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/bitwig.com\">Bitwig Studio<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bitwig-hip-hop-beats-700x438.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86921 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bitwig-hip-hop-beats-700x438.png 700w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bitwig-hip-hop-beats-577x361.png 577w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bitwig-hip-hop-beats-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bitwig-hip-hop-beats-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bitwig-hip-hop-beats-2048x1280.png 2048w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bitwig-hip-hop-beats-1280x800.png 1280w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bitwig-hip-hop-beats-1000x625.png 1000w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bitwig-hip-hop-beats-800x500.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption><em>Image Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/bitwig.com\/\">Bitwig Studio<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>An intuitive visually pleasing <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/best-free-daws-available-in-2021\/\">DAW<\/a> with easy drag-and-drop abilities and easy to move between arranging, editing and <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/an-introduction-to-mix-automation-for-music-producers\/\">mixing<\/a> your project. Quick sampling abilities and renowned audio editing capabilities make for a streamlined experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Trap Beat Tutorial 2019 - How To Make Trap Beats In Bitwig\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xgwkjK4_X4E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bitwig starts at $99 for the entry version \u2013 and you can try in Demo mode without a time limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/uk\/logic-pro\/\">Logic Pro<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mac-mini-Logic-Pro-crop-700x528.jpg\" alt=\"Mac mini Logic Pro\" class=\"wp-image-28474 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mac-mini-Logic-Pro-crop-700x528.jpg 700w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mac-mini-Logic-Pro-crop-577x435.jpg 577w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mac-mini-Logic-Pro-crop-768x580.jpg 768w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mac-mini-Logic-Pro-crop-1280x966.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mac-mini-Logic-Pro-crop-1000x755.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mac-mini-Logic-Pro-crop-800x604.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption><em>Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/uk\/logic-pro\/\">Apple<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Logic\u2019s Live Loops let you arrange <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/an-introduction-to-loops-for-music-producers\/\">loops<\/a> and samples in an accessible grid for swift beatmaking. The Apple-only DAW also makes vocal comping easy, and the step sequencer lets you build beats and <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-great-bassline\/\">bassline<\/a> patterns in an intuitive way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Make a LoFi Hip-Hop Beat | Logic Pro X\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jl0da2f3t3U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At $199, Logic is the grown-up version of <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/is-garageband-good-software-for-making-music-in-2021\/\">GarageBand<\/a>. On that note \u2013 there\u2019s nothing wrong with GarageBand if you\u2019re an Apple user who wants to practice recording your flow and have a go at making your own rap beats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Most modern DAWs can be used to make hip-hop music \u2013 so it comes down to which you feel most at home working in. Happily, you can download all the <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/which-daw-is-the-best-for-mixing-in-music-production\/\">DAWs<\/a> on this list for a free trial before you commit to any music software. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s more out there to discover, too. Do you want to buy and master a professional DAW like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avid.com\/pro-tools\">Pro Tools<\/a>, or explore a <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/best-alternatives-to-garageband-for-non-apple-devices\/\">free DAW<\/a> like Tracktion <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/waveform-free-update\/\">Waveform<\/a> first?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which DAW do you recommend for making beats? Let us know what you use in the comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/routenote.com\">Already recorded your first hip-hop track, and proud of it? Have you thought about releasing your song to Spotify? Using RouteNote\u2019s free distribution you can upload your track to all the big streaming services for FREE. <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is Music Distribution?\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3-wrn7BOK-Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/routenote.com\">You keep all the rights to your music, and make money every time your track gets played. Find out more and sign up today here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What&#8217;s the best DAW for beat making? 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