Show HN: macOS native DAW with Git branching model

#1

Post by hpen » Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 12:05 AM UTC

I am working on building (and have made my first prerelease) for a Digital Audio Workstation with git like branching version control.

It's free for local use and paid for cloud syncing or collaboration.

Show HN: macOS native DAW with Git branching model
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Re: Show HN: macOS native DAW with Git branching model

#2

Post by delgaudm » Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 1:04 AM UTC

I'm a voice actor, and I live in Reaper -- it's my "IDE" as it were. I like the idea of the git branching metaphor. Would you say that your DAW is primarily for musicians, or for more general purpose recording (i.e. a voice actors workflow)

Re: Show HN: macOS native DAW with Git branching model

#3

Post by mslt » Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 1:11 AM UTC

I’d recommend providing a lot more screenshots and information about how the core DAW functionality works in comparison to other DAWs. As is I can’t see enough about what this would feel like to spend my time downloading and trying it

Re: Show HN: macOS native DAW with Git branching model

#4

Post by hpen » Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 1:14 AM UTC

mslt wrote: post #3

I’d recommend providing a lot more screenshots and information about how the core DAW functionality works in comparison to other DAWs. As is I can’t see enough about what this would feel like to spend my time downloading and trying it

nice feedback. I'll get on that! Thanks

Re: Show HN: macOS native DAW with Git branching model

#5

Post by hpen » Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 1:15 AM UTC

delgaudm wrote: post #2

I'm a voice actor, and I live in Reaper -- it's my "IDE" as it were. I like the idea of the git branching metaphor. Would you say that your DAW is primarily for musicians, or for more general purpose recording (i.e. a voice actors workflow)

I have built it because I'm a musician. That being said I am interested in serving my customers / community and am open to what features would be needed / what user experience would be desired.

Re: Show HN: macOS native DAW with Git branching model

#6

Post by inatreecrown2 » Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 1:18 AM UTC

Cool idea but 16bit audio? I would not recommend anybody record at 16bit.

Re: Show HN: macOS native DAW with Git branching model

#7

Post by hpen » Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 1:21 AM UTC

inatreecrown2 wrote: post #6

Cool idea but 16bit audio? I would not recommend anybody record at 16bit.

Ah good catch! I'm adding 24 bit as we speak!

Re: Show HN: macOS native DAW with Git branching model

#8

Post by zahlman » Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 1:31 AM UTC

> with git like branching version control.

Honestly, as long as it's based on open, text-based formats, I could handle the Git part myself.

Re: Show HN: macOS native DAW with Git branching model

#9

Post by greenpizza13 » Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 1:37 AM UTC

Was working on this same idea (*working = ideating over). Was really dissapointed to see after downloading the app does nothing without an account. This seems totally non-required for local "free" projects with this tool.

Re: Show HN: macOS native DAW with Git branching model

#10

Post by import » Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 2:03 AM UTC

I am curious why it’s called DAW. There are no screenshots so hard to say anything

Does it support VST, AU? Any support for midi? Which OS’s supported?

Is this just a multi tracker recorder that has a git style storage?