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Audacity
Free, open source, cross-platform audio editor
Cakewalk by BandLab
Free full-featured digital audio workstation (DAW) for Windows only
Pro Tools First
Free lite version of Pro Tools
Studio One Prime
Free, non-expiring, entry-level version of the Studio One digital audio workstation (DAW)
Stagelight by Open Labs
Easy to use digital audio workstation (DAW) with a free lite version
Reaper
Open source digital audio workstation (DAW) with free 60-day trial and reduced-cost "Individual" license for $60
MuseScore
Create, play and print beautiful sheet music
Finale Notepad
Free, lite, entry-level version of Finale (Windows)
Sibelius First
Free, lite, entry-level version of Sibelius
BBC Sound Effects
16,000 free sound effects for personal and educational use
Freesound
Public domain and creative commons sound clips including both music and sound effects
Free Music Archive
Royalty-free, public domain, and creative commons licensed music archive
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