You can try Reaper out for free. The only restriction is a short timer at the beginning reminding you it's in demo mode.

If the workflow is good for you, use it. If not, try another DAW. Ultimately, it's about the how well the tool meshes with how you work, not the cost or feature list.


-- David Cuny
My virtual singer development blog

Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?