Overview

n-Track Studio is a digital audio workstation for recording, editing, and mixing audio and MIDI. It suits musicians who want to work across desktop and mobile, with a broad production toolkit in one app. Its main trade-off is a free edition that caps tracks and limits mixdown depth and AI MixSplit.

It can record and play back virtually unlimited audio and MIDI tracks, while the free edition allows up to 24. Recordings can move between desktop and mobile versions for continued editing and mixing, making it a sensible option for capturing ideas away from a studio and developing them later. DAWproject import and export also supports sharing projects between different DAWs. For more options, browse Digital Audio Workstations and Audio Editing Software.

Key features

The Piano Roll edits MIDI data, and the Step Sequencer creates beats, sequences, and arpeggios. That combination gives composers dedicated ways to shape MIDI parts rather than treating the app as an audio-only recorder. AI MixSplit separates full songs into individual tracks, but its 15-second limit in the free edition makes that tier a poor fit for using the feature on complete songs.

Desktop editions support VST, VST3, and CLAP plugins, along with ReWire effects; DirectX is supported on Windows and AU on Mac. This format coverage gives users several routes to bring effects into a desktop workflow. The free edition's 16-bit WAV/MP3 mixdown is a further constraint for anyone who needs greater output depth.

Audio warping is supported. The privacy policy says personal data is not transferred outside the European Economic Area and describes security measures and anti-fraud processing. Support includes a user manual, video tutorials, a user forum, and customer support.

Pricing

n-Track Studio has a free edition and a 7-day free trial. The free edition costs 0.00 USD per free and includes offline mixdown, up to 24 tracks, 16-bit mixdown, and AI MixSplit limited to 15 seconds; other feature limits apply. It is useful for learning the workflow or smaller projects, but its track ceiling and output restrictions make it less suited to more demanding production.

Standard costs 69.00 USD per month and includes the Windows and macOS edition with 3 years of free upgrades. Extended costs 139.00 USD per month and adds all n-Track effects plug-ins, 64-bit processing, surround mixing, and control-surface support. Suite costs 229.00 USD per month and adds 400+ sample instruments and 15GB+ of royalty-free loops and editable sessions to Extended's features. These tiers progressively suit users who need more production tools, but the stated monthly prices are a substantial commitment for a workstation subscription.

Suite+ costs 109.00 USD per year, billed annually, with access on Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android, free upgrades for the subscription duration, and a 7-day free trial. For someone who needs cross-platform access, it is the listed plan that explicitly spans desktop and mobile systems. Eligible purchases include 36 months of free updates and upgrades and 60 months of download and reinstallation assistance.

Platforms

n-Track Studio is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. Desktop plugin support is broader than mobile plugin support as described here, so users choosing it for external plugins should look to the desktop editions.

Who it's for

Choose n-Track Studio if you want audio and MIDI recording, MIDI composition tools, desktop plugin support, and a way to carry projects between computer and mobile. It is less compelling if you need unrestricted free-tier tracks, longer AI MixSplit use, or 16-bit mixdown is not sufficient for your output needs.

Pros and cons

Pro: Virtually unlimited audio and MIDI track recording and playback support larger projects beyond the free-tier cap.
Pro: Desktop-to-mobile project exchange helps musicians continue work across devices.
Pro: Piano Roll, Step Sequencer, and a wide range of desktop plugin formats support both MIDI work and plugin-based production.
Con: The free edition stops at 24 tracks and limits AI MixSplit to 15 seconds, restricting larger projects and full-song separation.
Con: Free WAV/MP3 mixdown is limited to 16-bit, which may not meet every user's output requirements.
Con: The listed Standard, Extended, and Suite monthly prices rise sharply as features are added.

Alternatives

GarageBand is a free alternative for Mac, iPhone, and iPad users; its listed plans support up to 255 tracks on Mac and 32 on iPhone and iPad, compared with n-Track Studio's 24-track free cap.

Logic Pro is another option for readers considering Apple's paid creative software; its Apple Creator Studio plan is 12.99 USD per month and includes Logic Pro and other creative apps.

SunVox is a cross-platform freemium alternative for readers considering a modular synthesizer and tracker.

Mixcraft is another option for readers comparing paid music-production software.

Pro Tools offers a free Intro tier with up to 8 audio, 8 instrument, and 8 MIDI tracks, a different starting point for casual creators.

Reason is a freemium alternative with a Reason+ plan that includes its latest DAW version, Reason Rack plugin, devices, sound packs, and AI stem separation and mastering.

LUNA offers a free tier with unlimited tracks, Smart features, UAD Explore Free plug-ins, and Oxide Tape, so it may suit readers prioritizing an uncapped free track count.

MAGIX Music Maker is a Windows-only freemium alternative; its free plan includes six Soundpools, three virtual instruments, and nine professional effects.

Verdict

n-Track Studio is a strong fit for musicians who want one workstation for audio and MIDI work across desktop and mobile, especially when desktop plugins and project exchange matter. Its free edition is useful for smaller projects, but the 24-track ceiling, short AI MixSplit allowance, and 16-bit mixdown are real constraints. Look elsewhere if those limits or the listed monthly prices outweigh the value of its cross-device workflow.

	AudioMass	n-Track Studio
Free plan	No	Yes
Free trial	No	Yes
Paid from	—	$5.42/mo
Open source	No	No
Platforms	Web	Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Supported platforms	web	—
Multitrack editing	Yes	—
Cloud collaboration	No	—

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