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R. CieslaSound and Music for Gameshttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-8661-6_4

4. More Effects and Digital Audio Workstations

Robert Ciesla1  
(1)
HELSINKI, Finland
 

This chapter will feature six of the best digital audio workstations (DAWs) for video game audio design. We will look at their capabilities and basic features, covering software for modern Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. Specifics for voice acting will be introduced in Chapter 5 and for composition in Chapter 6. But first, we will explore plugins and some time-based effects, many of which have been recording studio staples (and curses) since the beginning.

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