Audio production software allows one to create and mix music, podcasts, voices or diction. Music production can also be in the form of MIDI (musical instrument digital interface) or audio recordings. MIDI recording is done through playing of music synthesizer or drum pads or whichever other suitable instrument that is connected to the computer through the MIDI interface. Audio recording is done through connecting a microphone or mixing board to a computer's sound card. The audio production software tools make the process of producing tracks much easier and the outcome is of much better quality.

Steinberg Cubase 5 is the newest generation of Cubase that's got more power and flexibility than the previous versions. Some of its features include MIDI/compositional tools i.e. Key Editor which is a transparent tool that in development of melodies, chords and performances and ensures that generated ideas are developed to their full potential. Score Editor is a notional environment that enables one to view music in form of musical scores.

Another feature is the next-generation audio engine that delivers clear 32-bit floating-point resolution and 96 kHz rate for optimal sound quality. Control Room is another feature of Cubase 5 which is a recording and monitoring environment that is integrated with performance mixes into the recording and mixing workflow.

Behringer energyXT Plus audio production software has incorporated technology to expand ReWire compatible devices with audio recording and VST instruments as well as effects. It has flexible audio and MIDI routing of ReWire instruments, it supports multi-channel audio and gives a chance for synchronizing playback or using fully-fledged sequencers inside the energy XT2.5 Plus which is the latest version. This software is mostly used for digital recording of musical ideas into MP3. It allows one to record vocals to the computer using an USB interface then the ability to copy, paste, edit, add effects and mix the tracks according to ones wish.

Cakewalk audio production software is used for both MIDI and audio recording. This software has specialized customized features called key bindings that allow a Cakewalk function to be assigned a key on either the MIDI controller or computer keystroke. Thus it's possible to perform note and pedal combinations to record and playback without having to physically move as the MIDI controller is some distance from the computer keyboard.

PreSonus Studio One Pro audio production software uses the Mac operating system and Windows XP/Vista to make audio recording and MIDI sequencing. Some of the features of this software include 64-bit audio engine, PreSonus native effects and 64-bit plug-in library. It also has 26 dynamic processors, sound modulation devices, amp simulators and reverbs.

Ableton Live audio production software provides an intuitive interface for songwriting, recording, remixing and DJing. Its features include 32-bit of quality recording, creative MIDI sequencing, 20 built-in audio effects, filters and studio compressors. It offers 2 software instruments Simpler for the creative and sample-based synthesis and Impulse for the dynamic sampled drums. DJing and remixing is made possible by use of MIDI-maps where one chooses from a list of popular supported controllers for instant mapping.