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How Does Your Favorite Music Software Rank?

May 27, 2008 10:02 PM

Digital Music Doctor has announced the results of the Music Software Internet Popularity Index for First Quarter 2008. As in all previous releases of this analysis, Digidesign Pro Tools holds a commanding lead. However, there have been some significant shifts in the quarterly rankings of the other products. Steinberg Cubase moved back into second place, bumping Image Line FL Studio and Cakewalk Sonar each down by one position. Apple Logic and GarageBand moved up to the fifth and sixth positions. And Adobe Audition and Sony Acid and Sound Forge continue to move lower in the rankings.

 

The 10 most popular music software products on the Internet, based on recent search engine activity are:

 

1. Pro Tools

2. Steinberg Cubase

3. FL Studio

4. Sonar

5. Logic

6. GarageBand

7. Audition

8. Digital Performer

9. Sound Forge

10. Band-in-a-Box

Additional details on the results of the Music Software Popularity Index are available at the Digital Music Doctor Website at www.digitalmusicdoctor.com/reviews/musicblog/.

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