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Digital audio workstation

A digital audio workstation (DAW) is a special type of computer software used for creating and editing music. It's like a studio in your computer! It lets you mix sounds together, change their volume and pitch, and layer them over each other to create songs. You can use software synths, virtual instruments, and more to craft music just the way you want it. You can also record live instruments and vocals, and then tweak them until they sound perfect!