The short version
Lightweight cross-platform DAW that commenters praised for tiny installs and serious capability.
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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
Times seen:1
Website:reaper.fm
Why it caught our attention
HN turned a nostalgia thread into a strong recommendation for a still-relevant audio workstation.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-05-11
Editorial paraphrase
Commenters highlighted REAPER’s small installer, generous trial model, and lineage from Justin Frankel’s Nullsoft era.
Original threadNullsoft, 1997-2004 (2004)
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