LUNA
7.6#20 in audio editing softwareFrom $149 a yearFree planmacOSWindows
VisitLUNA vs Zenbeats
What both publish
| Fact | LUNA | Zenbeats |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1958 | 1972 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Scotts Valley, California, United States | Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan |
| System requirements | LUNA supports macOS Big Sur 11 through Tahoe 26 and 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11, and requires 600 MB of available system storage. | Roland specifies a dual-core CPU, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB free storage, Windows 10/11, macOS 10.11+, iOS 11+, Android 8+ or compatible ChromeOS Android systems. |
| What it does | LUNA is Universal Audio’s digital audio workstation for recording, producing, and mixing music. | Zenbeats is Roland's cross-platform music-creation application for beatmaking, recording, arranging, sampling and mixing. |
LUNA plans
- LUNA FreeFree
- UAD Spark Studio$149 a year
- LUNA Studio$199, paid once
Zenbeats plans
- Free VersionFree
- Roland Cloud Membership$2.99 a month
- Android Unlock$14.99, paid once
- iOS Unlock$14.99, paid once
- Windows Unlock$49.99, paid once
- macOS Unlock$49.99, paid once
Pick LUNA if…
LUNA suits music makers looking for a DAW with smart songwriting and audio tools, plug-in hosting, and support for either macOS or Windows. Apollo owners may value its deeper interface integration.
Pick Zenbeats if…
Zenbeats suits people making music across supported desktop and mobile systems who want multitrack editing, MIDI sequencing or live performance tools. Its free version offers basic production features, while platform unlocks add platform features, instruments and effects.