Audio Software
DAWs, plugins, and audio tools from Europe. Providers headquartered in the EU with GDPR-compliant data processing.
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Hand-picked European audio software. All providers verified and compared.
Ableton Live
Digital audio workstation from Berlin
Germany
instead of FL Studio / Pro Tools
- Session View and Arrangement View combined
- Virtual instruments and effects included
- Max for Live for custom devices (in Suite)
- Push hardware controller available
Intro from €79 · Standard from €279 · Suite from €599
ClearVoiceLive
AI vocal plugin for speech and singing from Graz
Austria
instead of Alpha Labs De-Feedback
- Denoise, dereverb, and feedback prevention in one plugin
- Zero milliseconds internal latency
- VST3 and AU (in progress)
- 10-day trial on public release
See website (beta phase)
Bitwig Studio
Modular DAW from Berlin with open workflow
Germany
instead of Ableton Live / FL Studio
- Modular Grid engine for custom instruments
- Hybrid tracks combining MIDI and audio
- MPE support for expressive controllers
- 12 months of free updates per license
Essentials from €99 · Producer from €199 · Studio from €399
FabFilter
Mixing and mastering plugins from Amsterdam
Netherlands
instead of Waves / iZotope
- Pro-Q equaliser with dynamic operation
- Pro-L limiter for mastering
- Pro-C compressor with multiple modes
- VST, AU, and AAX supported
See website (regional checkout)
Arturia
Synthesisers and software instruments from Grenoble
France
instead of Native Instruments
- V Collection: emulated vintage synthesisers
- Pigments: hybrid software synthesiser
- FX Collection: effects and processors
- Hardware line (KeyLab, MiniLab, MicroFreak)
See website
FL Studio
DAW from Ghent with lifetime free updates
Belgium
instead of Ableton Live / Logic Pro
- Lifetime free updates in every edition
- Pattern and step-sequencer workflow
- Four editions for different needs
- Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, iOS)
Fruity from €99 · Producer from €229 · Signature from €319 · All Plugins from €539
u-he
Software synthesisers and effects from Berlin
Germany
instead of Native Instruments / Spectrasonics
- Diva: analogue synth emulation
- Zebra 3: modular software synthesiser
- Repro: emulation of classic Sequential synths
- Several free plugins available
Diva €179 · Zebra 3 €249 · Hive 2 €149 · Everything Bundle €1,359
Softube
Audio plugins and hybrid mixing from Linköping
Sweden
instead of Waves / UAD
- Analogue plugin emulations (SSL, Abbey Road, Weiss)
- Console 1: hybrid mixing controller with plugin engine
- Flow subscription suites for flexible use
- Plugins in VST, AU, and AAX
Plugins from €59 · Flow suites from €15/month · Weiss bundle €1,199
Toontrack
Virtual drum and instrument software from Umeå
Sweden
instead of BFD / EZdrummer competitors
- EZdrummer and Superior Drummer for drums
- SDX and EZX expansions for different styles
- EZbass, EZkeys, EZmix as further modules
- MIDI drum packs for songwriting
Superior Drummer 3 from €399 · further modules: see website
Auphonic
Automatic audio post-production from Austria
Austria
instead of Descript / Adobe Podcast
- Leveling, denoise, and loudness normalisation
- Encoding for podcast platforms
- Automated transcription available
- Web interface and API
Free 2 hours/month · paid plans (S, M, L, XL) and one-time credit packs · See website
MAGIX
Audio and multimedia software from Berlin
Germany
instead of Pro Tools / Logic Pro
- Samplitude and Sequoia: DAWs for broadcast and mastering
- Sound Forge Pro: editor with multi-channel support
- ACID Pro: loop-based production
- Music Maker for beginners
Music Maker Premium from €44.99 · Pro audio: see website