I suggest you not listen to any claims that one DAW has any better ‘sound quality’ than another. Once you choose a sample rate and bit rate, audio should sound the same. Of course, there is a lot to consider for that decision. But anyone claiming better sound is talking about the plugins. And you can run many, probably most, in the DAW of your choice.

To choose a DAW, download all the trial versions. Choose the one that has the features you need that just feels right - intuitive - for how you work.

And try RealBand enough that you see what it can do that no other DAW can. Then use all the tools in the right time as needed. In my case, I also use a stereo audio editor and a CD mastering/burning program.

BIAB 2025 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 7 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus 192 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.