Zenith DAW
An open desktop DAW being built for serious production work
Zenith is a C++20 and JUCE-based desktop audio workstation focused on performance, ownership, and a professional workflow. It is still early, which is exactly why collaborator feedback matters now.
current build status
Zenith is public, early, and still open to meaningful direction from the right collaborators.
current stage
early alpha
Zenith is still in active build mode and best suited for early collaborators, testers, and people who want to shape the workflow before it hardens.
current focus
workflow integration
Current work is centered on bringing interface, engine, and practical production flow closer together.
best collaborator fit
c++, juce, dsp, workflow qa
The highest-leverage help right now is systems work, audio performance, and serious product feedback.
Professional Features
Everything a professional needs — free and open source, no strings attached
- 100% free and open source
- Wingman AI creative partner
- Real-time collaboration
- GPU Accelerated UI
- Linux-first architecture
- No forced subscriptions
- High-performance C++20
- Professional Workflow
Development Roadmap
Transparent progress. Follow the journey.
UI Development
In ProgressBuilding the beautiful interface with Skia graphics
Backend Integration
Connecting audio engine to the interface
Testing
Internal testing and optimization
Beta Release
Early access for the community
Full Release
Official public release