I know each DAW have their pros and cons but what's the recommended or ideal DAW for composition? Which would would be ideal for the mixing/mastering as well? I ask because my goal is to have the tools that would produce the best quality. I bounce in between FL Studio and Studio One at the moment. All suggestions welcomed. Thanks.

Hello everyone! It's incredible. A couple of years ago, I sent a request out into the Universe, and here I am - scoring for my first movie. It's a testament to the power of believing in "you become what you think." 🌠🌟 I wanted it, and I got it. Now, however, comes the scariest part. I have barely three weeks left until the deadline. 😅 The movie director was supposed to send it to me in January-February, and it was supposed to be about 10 minutes long. But surprise! I received the final cut on Wednesday, and it's 20 minutes long. I have to deliver the music by May 15th, or else he won't be able to submit the application to the Toronto Festival. It's a pivotal moment in my life, and I need to give it my absolute best, right? Could any of you guide me a little? Is there anything specific I should consider on the technical side when writing for a movie? I know there's a 5.1 surround setting for the final mix, but does this mean I have to mix my channels in a specific way, or is the usual L/R panning setting sufficient? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! 🙏