Getting to a level of competence where you can record multiple tracks, apply plugins, and then export it into a stereo MP3 or other commercial format has been pretty on easy on the multiple DAWs I've used. (Logic, Pro Tools, Studio One, Sonar). Getting to a point of mastery takes years, and honestly I think it's unlikely unless you're working on multiple types of projects with anything from live musicians, loops, to remixes, etc. in a variety of genres. I'm hoping to gain a higher level of mastery while pursuing a production degree through Berklee Online. Getting to a level of DAW mastery was one of my more important reasons for enrolling. A lot of the necessary skills aren't necessarily DAW specific, but more general engineering and production skills.