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Tracktion Waveform
What it is
Tracktion Waveform is a digital audio workstation for music creators on Linux, macOS and Windows. Its free edition supports multitrack band recording, audio effects, and VST, VST3 and AU plugins. For electronic production, Waveform Free includes inline MIDI and Step Clip access, a rack environment, and instruments such as a 4OSC synth, Micro Drum Sampler, Micro Sampler and Rompler. The listed use cases also include podcasting, singer-songwriting and house of worship. Waveform Pro adds support for multiple video clips in an edit and can extract audio from video. It can separate a stereo mix into four components or extract selected material such as vocals or drums. Waveform 14 supports listed launchpad-style controllers and Ableton Link, and includes a JavaScript API for additional controller configuration. Pro plugin sandboxing can deactivate a third-party plugin after a crash instead of closing the host. Waveform Free is free; Waveform Pro costs $$249 one-time, and a 30-day unlimited trial is advertised.
For and against
For
- Free edition supports multitrack band recording.
- Supports VST, VST3 and AU plugins.
- Includes MIDI, Step Clip and a rack environment.
- Pro can extract audio from video clips.
- Available on Linux, macOS and Windows.
Against
- Stem separation and video editing are Pro features.
- Waveform Pro costs $$249 one-time.
- 30-day unlimited trial is listed for Pro.
The verdict
Waveform Free covers recording and electronic production across three desktop operating systems. Waveform Pro adds video-related editing, audio separation and plugin sandboxing, with a one-time price of $$249.
Who it suits
Waveform suits music creators recording bands, producing electronic music, podcasting, songwriting or supporting a house of worship. Its Pro features may also suit users working with video clips or separating audio elements.
Plans and prices
Waveform Free
14 built-in audio effects · 8 MIDI effects · 11 utility plugins · 4 built-in instruments
Read 4 Oct 2026 · tracktion.com
Waveform Pro
38 built-in audio effects · 10 MIDI effects · 11 utility plugins · 10 built-in instruments
Read 4 Oct 2026 · tracktion.com
Recommended Bundle
Everything from Waveform Pro · F.'em · Dan Dean Essential Bass · Testa Imagina drum loop library
Read 4 Oct 2026 · tracktion.com
Studio Content Bundle
Everything from Recommended Bundle · RetroMod Collection · MOK Waverazor · Abyss 2
Read 4 Oct 2026 · tracktion.com
Everything Bundle
Everything from Studio Bundle · listed instruments, effects, StageBox, and sound packs
Read 4 Oct 2026 · tracktion.com
On the record
- Controller and sync support
- Waveform 14 supports listed launchpad-style controllers and Ableton Link, and includes a JavaScript API for additional controller configuration.tracktion.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Editing
- Waveform Pro 14 supports multiple video clips per edit and can extract audio from video clips.tracktion.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Electronic production
- Waveform Free includes inline MIDI and Step Clip access, a rack environment, and instruments including a 4OSC synth, Micro Drum Sampler, Micro Sampler, and Rompler.tracktion.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- Waveform Free’s page presents use cases including band recording, electronic production, podcasting, singer-songwriting, and house of worship.tracktion.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Linux edition
- The page says Waveform Pro features unlock automatically while running Waveform Linux 14, which starts by installing Waveform Free 14.tracktion.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Plugin protection
- Waveform Pro plugin sandboxing contains third-party plugin crashes by deactivating the plugin instead of closing the host.tracktion.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Product
- Waveform is a digital audio workstation for music creators.tracktion.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Recording and production
- Waveform Free is described as suitable for multitrack band recording, with audio effects and support for VST, VST3, and AU plugins.tracktion.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Stem separation
- Waveform Pro can split a stereo mix into four components or extract selected elements such as vocals or drums.tracktion.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- Tracktion offers a support bot, human-powered support, training videos, and a knowledgebase.tracktion.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The Waveform Pro page advertises a 30 day unlimited trial.tracktion.com · read 4 Oct 2026
