What Audio Software Should I Get?

“What Audio Software Should I Get?” provides practical guidance for selecting DAWs, plugins, and virtual instruments for your studio setup. In this course, Adam Pollard shares his perspective on evaluating audio software and making informed purchasing decisions based on real-world studio experience. The training begins with essential software considerations, including measuring loudness, using visual feedback tools, testing plugins for aliasing and quality, understanding gain versus loudness, and choosing a DAW that fits your workflow. Next, Adam discusses whether using multiple DAWs makes sense, how to avoid choice paralysis, and why simplifying your plugin selection can improve results. Additional lessons cover workflow and studio solutions such as storage options for sample-based instruments, choosing a wavetable synth, decisions around EQ and limiter plugins, and considerations when using drum machines. This series is opinion-based and not sponsored by any manufacturer, offering insight intended to help new producers and engineers make practical studio software decisions.