Market Trends of Digital Audio Workstation Industry
MAC Operating System is Expected to Hold Significant Market Share
- MAC operating system is also expected to grow over the projected time frame due to its increasing application in different end-use sectors. The MAC segment is also speculated to register healthy growth and expansion. Increasing the adoption of Mac services in recording and editing digital audio files is expected to propel the demand for the OS over the forecast period.
- Given its build quality and stability, Mac provides a better collective solution for numerous users. Mac also offers enhanced solutions to various consumers owing to its design structure, which is expected to drive the growth of the MAC segment in the market. According to Statcounter, Apple's Mac operating system has gained market share over the years, albeit remaining a minor player in the desktop OS market. The most recent version, macOS Ventura, is the nineteenth release of macOS. As of January 2023, the Mac OS desktop operating system (OS) has a share of over 15.33 percent globally.
- Mac computers offer intuitive and user-friendly interfaces, contributing to a streamlined creative workflow. The macOS design philosophy, including features like Dock, Mission Control, and multi gestures, enhances productivity and facilitates seamless navigation between audio production tasks.
- While the Mac operating system is renowned for its compatibility with audio hardware and software, the compatibility also extends to cross-platform workflows. Many DAWs and Audio plugins are available for Mac, allowing users to collaborate seamlessly with artists, engineers, and producers on different operating systems.
- In September 2022, PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. announced the launch of Studio One 6, the latest version of the company's music production software for macOS and Windows. Studio One 6 is the most recent chapter in the evolution of one of the global bestselling digital audio workstations, featuring industry-leading innovations, mixing improvements, and the most advanced user interface customization options.
- In addition, in September 2022, UK-based software company Audiomovers launched Omnibus, the latest development in pro audio tools exclusively for Mac users. Omnibus allows audio routing between applications and can combine multiple audio sources into a virtual input to overcome the problem of complicated software and hardware setups as a workaround. Omnibus is supported on Mac OS X 10.15.7 or higher, with unlimited physical devices and up to two virtual devices. Omnibus has two powerful virtual drivers with 16 channels each that allow users to connect audio from point A to B quickly and then record, mix, compare, or facilitated by Audiomovers.
- Mac OS has a strong presence in the professional audio industry. Many renowned recording studios, music production houses, and live sound engineers rely on Mac-based systems as their primary workstations. This widespread adoption further strengthens the position of Mac OS in the DAW market.
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North America is Expected to Hold Significant Market Share
- The North American region significantly contributes to the digital audio workstation market. The Market is poised to grow at a blistering pace in this region due to increased digitization in music.
- Owing to the early adoption of advanced technology solutions and initiatives by vendors to reach the end-user base, countries such as the United States and Canada are witnessing increased adoption of advanced technologies, including Android and Linux operating systems.
- In September 2022, Avid expanded its distribution agreement with Adicstec Inc. into the United States market for audio and video content production technologies. Avid has benefitted from Adistec's ability to accelerate distribution partner logistics, finance, and other business processes. This agreement enables Avid to keep pace with demand for its content creation and management products across television, film, music, and education.
- North America strongly emphasizes music education and training, fostering a skilled talent pool of audio professionals. Many educational institutions, such as universities, colleges, and specialized audio engineering schools, offer courses and programs that incorporate DAW training.
- North America has numerous renowned recording studios, ranging from large-scale facilities to smaller independent studios. Many studios rely on DAW as an essential audio recording, editing, mixing, and mastering tool. Additionally, many sound engineers, music producers, and artists across the region utilize DAW software to create, produce, and distribute their music.
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