Music Production

Five digital audio workstations set the pace in music production in 2026, and all five received major updates within ten months: Cubase 15, Ableton Live 12.3 and 12.4, Logic Pro 12, Bitwig Studio 6 and FL Studio 2026. Stem separation has become a standard feature, assistants have moved into the DAW, and the edition from which a feature is available now separates the programs more than the feature list itself. A comparison of features, usability, prices and licence models as of 16 September 2026.