IMPE developing competency with a DAW is a marathon snojones. Stick with it if they are a tool you'll use. They do require application and perseverence.

I certainly haven't found one I'd consider intuitive yet, and I've tried a few. I don't find them fun either.

The one I like most when the need calls is Presonus Studio One. Presonus used to offer three versions one of which, Prime, was free to DL and use. IDK if they still offer Prime now they're up to Studio One 6? I suspect they have abandoned it and gone over to annual/monthly subscription model Sphere with a 30 day free trial (requires CC signup, you know the drill).   The other two versions, Artist and Pro, you have to buy. 

I use Presonus Artist. It's all I need.

Cheers mate.