OpenDAW

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openDAW is an open-source, web-based Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) designed to democratize music production. It focuses on accessibility, education, and data privacy, offering high-quality creation tools.

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Pricing

Open Source · Paid

Free tier

Yes

API

Yes

Skill level

Technical

About

What is openDAW?

openDAW is a next-generation web-based Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) committed to making music production accessible to everyone. It emphasizes education and data privacy, operating under an open-source AGPL v3 license. The platform boasts a 'Built on Trust and Transparency' philosophy, featuring no sign-ups, tracking, cookie banners, user profiling, terms & conditions, ads, paywalls, or data mining. Key features include a variety of built-in devices like Vaporisateur (subtractive synth), Playfield (sample drum computer), and Dattorro Reverb, alongside MIDI effects. The project actively seeks contributors for areas such as offline app development (e.g., with Tauri), PWA implementation, and timeline track management. It also offers a commercial license option for those wishing to integrate openDAW into closed-source projects.

Best used for

Ideal for developers and content creators who need to produce music, experiment with audio effects, and contribute to an open-source project. Especially valuable for those seeking a transparent, privacy-focused DAW without typical commercial restrictions or data exploitation.

Common actions

create music

produce audio

develop audio tools

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Capabilities

Key features

Web-based Digital Audio Workstation
Open-source AGPL v3 license
Built-in synthesizers
Sample drum computer
Audio effects
MIDI effects
No tracking or data mining

Target Audience

developercontent creatormusician

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Open Source · Paid

Free

FAQs

What is the licensing model for openDAW?

openDAW is primarily available under the AGPL v3 (or later) open-source license, promoting transparency and community-driven development. A commercial license option is also available for those who wish to incorporate openDAW into closed-source or otherwise license-incompatible software offerings.

Does openDAW collect user data or require sign-ups?

No, openDAW is built on a philosophy of 'Trust and Transparency.' It explicitly states no sign-up, no tracking, no cookie banners, no user profiling, no terms & conditions, no ads, no paywalls, and no data mining, prioritizing user privacy.

What kind of contributions is openDAW looking for?

openDAW welcomes contributions in areas such as developing an offline application (e.g., with Tauri), implementing a Progressive Web App (PWA), and improving timeline track management, including design and UX. They also appreciate help with open issues and bug reporting.

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