If the cost of the full version is a barrier, consider these official options:
: If you need a fully free production environment, Cakewalk by BandLab or LMMS are powerful, legal alternatives. If the cost of the full version is
: You can download the official trial version for free. It is time-unlimited and has all features; the only restriction is that you cannot re-open saved projects until you buy a license. If the cost of the full version is