Common examples include Steinberg Cubase, Apple Logic Pro, and Avid Pro Tools. A DAW is a program that operates as a virtual studio for recording, editing, and playback.
These are called “plug-ins” because they are modular software programs that run inside a “host” music program, such as a sequencer or DAW Digital audio workstation. When used as a plug-in, Garritan Personal Orchestra 5 is not a standalone program but rather a virtual instrument module that can integrate seamlessly with many popular music software programs (assuming that the program supports such virtual instrument plug-ins). Tip: If you want to load a MIDI file and render it using GPO 5, refer to the ARIA Player User Manual.