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REAPER

Lightweight cross-platform DAW that commenters praised for tiny installs and serious capability.

At a glance:

First seen:2026-05-11

Last seen:2026-05-11

Sightings:1

Source:reaper.fm

What it is

Lightweight cross-platform DAW that commenters praised for tiny installs and serious capability.

Why developers recommend it

HN turned a nostalgia thread into a strong recommendation for a still-relevant audio workstation.

Hacker News evidence

2026-05-11

Commenters highlighted REAPER’s small installer, generous trial model, and lineage from Justin Frankel’s Nullsoft era.

Nullsoft, 1997-2004 (2004)