What are the best DAWs for studio recording? Recommendations wanted!

While I wouldn’t dream of relying on them for any high-stakes, professional production work, I have a growing desire to gradually familiarize myself with more sophisticated tools. If anyone happens to know of a solid, industry-standard studio suite—provided it isn't just basic Audacity—please feel free to share your recommendations.🙂

It was honestly never really about the software itself, but more about the hardware you're running if you're actually aiming for those high-end studio recordings.

If you have the right gear, then something like Adobe Audition or Steinberg Wavelab will be more than enough to get the job done.

Serato DJ — This is essentially a complete workstation featuring a built-in beat clock. It’s one of those all-in-one solutions that covers just about everything you might need: an MP3 database, fully automated mixing capabilities, lighting control, hardware integration, and even support for music videos and karaoke.
http://www.virtualdj.com/

Ableton — A streamlined program designed for producing professional-grade music and creating seamless video mixes without unnecessary complexity.
http://www.trakax.com/