DAWs for guitarists

The best DAWs for getting a great guitar tone…

Apple Logic Pro £174.99

Apple’s fairly priced DAW behemoth contains a veritable smorgasbord of virtual amps, cabs and pedals, all easily accessible via its slickly organised and user-friendly drag-and-drop

UI. The ability to quickly conjure up a decent sounding rhythm section via the included Drummer can also prove a massive backing track boon for apprentice guitarists. apple.com

Bitwig Bitwig Studio £399

A novel way to conjure exciting new chains and amp setups, Bitwig Studio’s unique series of plugins and effects presets can lead to all manner of original-sounding results. Though the DAW doesn’t really support take-comping, the touchscreen potential of the DAW allows for speedier interaction, especially when you’ve got a sixstring axe round your neck. bitwig.com

Reason Studios Reason £399

A mainstay of the electronic production world, the inclusion of Softube’s Amp also makes Reason an appealing route for guitarists too, with a simple series of presets pushing you in the right tonal direction (further modifiable). The included effects that make up a big part of Reason’s extensive roster can be remarkably effective as guitar tone shifters. reasonstudios.com