DAWok

DAWok is a cross-platform, open-source digital audio workstation designed to blend traditional sequencing with a modular, graph-based signal routing system. It aims to provide the flexibility of a modular setup within a cohesive DAW, enabling complex routing and processing without sacrificing multitrack editing and playback. The name combines DAW with 'ok' to emphasize practicality and reliability.

The project began in 2016 as an open-source alternative to proprietary DAWs, developed by a volunteer community. The first public release appeared in 2017, with subsequent major updates adding live performance features, scripting, and improved plugin hosting. By the early 2020s, DAWok had a modest but active user base among hobbyists, educators, and independent studios.

Core features include a modular signal graph in which nodes represent tracks, effects, and instruments; non-destructive editing; multitrack recording and arrangement; support for standard plug-ins (VST and LV2) and external hardware via MIDI; built-in effects and virtual instruments; automation; and a scripting interface for extensions. It uses an extensible plugin host and supports common project formats, with import/export of WAV, AIFF, FLAC, and OGG.

DAWok runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It uses a cross-platform audio engine and a modular data model that allows users to reroute signals in a graphical editor. The project is released under GPLv3 and relies on community contributions hosted in an online repository.

Reception centers on openness and customization, with users noting the ability to tailor workflows; however, some find the interface complex for beginners. It is considered an example of open-source design in music production and is used in education and experimentation in music technology.