REAPER
REAPER covers recording, MIDI, editing, mixing, automation, video sync, and scripting in a small installation with broad plug-in support.
Why use it
Compared with many professional DAWs, its one-time license, generous evaluation, and low overhead suit indie audio production and batch asset delivery.
Where it fits
Use art, animation, audio, levels, and narrative to make the game easy to read and its world convincing.
What to check
Commercial users must choose the license tier that matches their revenue, and the utilitarian defaults reward time spent on templates and shortcuts.