A Study on the Adoption and Usage of Digital Audio Workstations

This paper presents an analysis of the adoption and usage patterns of Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) among amateurs and professionals in the field of music production and audio engineering. The study is based on a web survey conducted from December 2023 to January 2024. The responses were collected from a heterogeneous audience in terms of age, geographical origin, level of experience, and goals in DAW usage. The results highlight trends in DAW preference, software adoption over time, and the relationship between tasks and specific DAWs. We discuss the implications of these findings for future software development and education in digital music production. The collected dataset was made publicly available to support further investigations.