If you’re just starting out in music production or just feel like you’d rather avoid the hefty price tags altogether, there are free options for music-making software worth considering.

See It Germany’s Native Instruments was an early pioneer in integrating software instruments and sound effects into complete production suites. As its name implies, Komplete 13 ($599) supplies a ...

We reviewed the best free music-maker apps - and these are our top choices that don't need a subscription or license The best free music-making software simplifies the music production process ...

FL Studio, formerly known as FruityLoops, was once a punchline in the music production community. But with an open-source philosophy and a bargain-bin price that often bordered on free, "the ...

Audacity is a free, open-source, cross-platform audio editor, and recording application that will work great on your Windows. You can use it for most basic music-making functions.

TLDR: The Ultimate Logic Pro X Music Production Bundle is a music lover’s dream, an 8-course collection in using this high-powered production suite to make all your own beats. Paul McCartney did it.

In short, Mac users are spoiled for free music production software, and you'd need a very good reason not to use Apple's native package. Should you outgrow GarageBand, an upgrade to the flagship ...