PlyDAW

A DAW designed to keep your focus on composition and mixing. Non-intimidating for beginners, yet powerful to give you absolute control over your creative flow without the bloat.

Uncompromising Features

Everything you need to create, nothing to slow you down.

T

Persistent Macros

Map parameters instantly and enjoy autosave per plugin. Your complex modular chains and favorite synth tweaks are always exactly how you left them.

L

Lightweight Philosophy

An impossibly lean 8MB total footprint. No bloatware, no forced ecosystem, and instant startup times so you can capture inspiration instantly.

T

Themes

Switch between multiple interface themes so the workspace matches your studio, eyes, and focus.

W

Practical Workflow

Streamlined audio routing and a powerful double-column inspector keep your workspace clean while exposing deep control right where you need it.

N

Native Support

Full native compatibility with AU, modern CLAP, and industry-standard VST3 plugin formats. Integrate your entire toolkit without wrappers.

U

Universal Format

Native support for the DAWproject open standard. Effortlessly exchange entire sessions, including audio, MIDI, and automation, with other modern DAWs.

Technical Specifications

PlyDAW Single Edition - No artificial limits.

Audio Inputs
Up to 16 input channels
Group Tracks
Multiple levels of groups
Bus Routing
Send and return tracks
Plugin Compatibility
VST3, CLAP, AU
Automation & Modulation
Track, mixer, and plugin automation lanes
MIDI Polyphonic Expression
Bends, slides, and pressure
Computer MIDI Keyboard
Use your computer keyboard as a MIDI keyboard
Macros
Persistent macro mappings for plugin parameters
Track Freeze
Temporarily render heavy tracks to free CPU
Tempo
Tap tempo, 5-990 BPM with manual input
Time Signatures
Meter changes across the arrangement
Scales
Quantize notes to fit scale
Warping
Vocals, beats, tones, etc.
File Support
WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP3 import/export
Project Format
.dawproject compatible with Bitwig Studio, Studio One, Cubase, ...
Display
Multi-screen support
View
Arrangement, Mixer, Piano roll, Step sequencer
Browser
Search for plugins and sort by manufacturer
Customisation
Themes & shortcuts
Languages
English, Français, Deutsch, 中文, 日本語, Español
Backups
Auto backups made regularly
Latency Compensation
Plugin latency reporting and delay-compensation engine
Recording
MIDI & Audio 32-bit
Internal Audio Processing
64-bit floating point
Programming Language
Rust

Roadmap

Next on the desk

  • ARA Support
  • Comping
  • Ableton Link
  • Linux support
  • Outboard/Hardware Integration
  • Low latency mode
  • Taking notes
  • Multitrack export
  • VCA fader
  • Quick automation acces

And many more... we just get started