Best Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) for Chromebook

Free, open source, cross-platform audio software. Audacity is an easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, macOS, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. Developed by a group of volunteers as open source. Audacity can record live audio through a microphone or mixer, or digitize recordings from other media. Import, edit, and combine sound files. Export your recordings in many different file formats, including multiple files at once. Supports 16-bit, 24-bit and 32-bit. Sample rates and formats are converted using high-quality resampling and dithering. Support for LADSPA, LV2, Nyquist, VST and Audio Unit effect plug-ins. Nyquist effects can be easily modified in a text editor – or you can even write your own plug-in. Easy editing with Cut, Copy, Paste and Delete. Also unlimited sequential Undo (and Redo) in the session to go back any number of steps. Real-time preview of LADSPA, LV2, VST and Audio Unit (macOS) effects. Plug-in Manager handles plug-in installation.

Cubasis is a mobile digital audio workstation developed by Steinberg, designed for iOS, Android, and Chrome OS devices. It enables users to quickly capture musical ideas and transform them into professional-sounding songs. The app offers a comprehensive set of features, including a full-screen mixer with professional-grade effects, a wide range of pro-grade plug-ins such as channel strip and studio EQ effects, and flexible routing options via group tracks. Users can perform, record, mix, and share their music efficiently, whether on an iPhone, iPad, Android smartphone, tablet, or Chromebook. Cubasis provides a familiar Cubase design and feel, ensuring a seamless experience for users transitioning from desktop to mobile platforms. The app includes an integrated keyboard, chord, and drum pads, and supports third-party instruments. Additionally, Cubasis allows for easy sharing of tracks through email, Dropbox, and Google Drive.