Tracktion Waveform
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What it is
Tracktion Waveform is a digital audio workstation for music creators on Linux, macOS, and Windows. Waveform Free is described for multitrack band recording and supports audio effects plus VST, VST3, and AU plugins. For electronic production, it includes inline MIDI and Step Clip access, a rack environment, and instruments such as a 4OSC synth, Micro Drum Sampler, Micro Sampler, and Rompler. Listed use cases also include podcasting, singer-songwriting, and house of worship. Waveform Pro 14 supports multiple video clips in an edit and can extract audio from video clips. It can also split a stereo mix into four components or extract selected elements such as vocals or drums. Waveform 14 supports listed launchpad-style controllers and Ableton Link, with a JavaScript API for further controller configuration. Pro plugin sandboxing deactivates a third-party plugin after a crash rather than closing the host. Waveform Free costs nothing. Waveform Pro costs $249, paid once, and its page advertises a 30-day unlimited trial. One-time bundles are also listed at $349.00 USD, $599.00 USD, and $999.00 USD.
Spec sheet
- Product
- Waveform is a digital audio workstation for music creators.Read 4 Oct 2026 · tracktion.com
- Intended users
- Waveform Free’s page presents use cases including band recording, electronic production, podcasting, singer-songwriting, and house of worship.Read 4 Oct 2026 · tracktion.com
- Platforms
- The product pages list macOS 13 or later, Windows 10 and 11, and Linux tested on Ubuntu 24.04 64-bit.Read 4 Oct 2026 · tracktion.com
- Trial
- The Waveform Pro page advertises a 30 day unlimited trial.Read 4 Oct 2026 · tracktion.com
- Support
- Tracktion offers a support bot, human-powered support, training videos, and a knowledgebase.Read 4 Oct 2026 · tracktion.com
- Controller and sync support
- Waveform 14 supports listed launchpad-style controllers and Ableton Link, and includes a JavaScript API for additional controller configuration.Read 4 Oct 2026 · tracktion.com
- Editing
- Waveform Pro 14 supports multiple video clips per edit and can extract audio from video clips.Read 4 Oct 2026 · tracktion.com
- 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.Read 4 Oct 2026 · tracktion.com
- Linux edition
- The page says Waveform Pro features unlock automatically while running Waveform Linux 14, which starts by installing Waveform Free 14.Read 4 Oct 2026 · tracktion.com
- Plugin protection
- Waveform Pro plugin sandboxing contains third-party plugin crashes by deactivating the plugin instead of closing the host.Read 4 Oct 2026 · tracktion.com
- Recording and production
- Waveform Free is described as suitable for multitrack band recording, with audio effects and support for VST, VST3, and AU plugins.Read 4 Oct 2026 · tracktion.com
- Stem separation
- Waveform Pro can split a stereo mix into four components or extract selected elements such as vocals or drums.Read 4 Oct 2026 · tracktion.com
Plans and prices
Waveform Free Free 14 built-in audio effects · 8 MIDI effects · 11 utility plugins · 4 built-in instruments Read 4 Oct 2026 · tracktion.com
Waveform Pro $249, paid once $249 /one-time 38 built-in audio effects · 10 MIDI effects · 11 utility plugins · 10 built-in instruments · listed included content and plugins Read 4 Oct 2026 · tracktion.com
Recommended Bundle $349, paid once $349 /one-time Everything from Waveform Pro · F.'em · Dan Dean Essential Bass · Testa Imagina drum loop library · RetroMod FAT & LoFreq Modern Read 4 Oct 2026 · tracktion.com
Studio Content Bundle $599, paid once $599 /one-time Everything from Recommended Bundle · RetroMod Collection · MOK Waverazor · Abyss 2 · Hyperion · Modeler · SpaceCraft Read 4 Oct 2026 · tracktion.com
Everything Bundle $999, paid once $999 /one-time Everything from Studio Bundle · listed instruments, effects, StageBox, and sound packs Read 4 Oct 2026 · tracktion.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Free edition supports multitrack recording
- Supports VST, VST3, and AU plugins
- Includes MIDI tools, a rack, and instruments
- Pro can extract audio from video
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
Limits
- Waveform Pro costs $249, paid once
- 30-day unlimited trial is listed for Pro
- Some listed editing and stem tools are Pro features
Who it suits
Waveform Free is presented for band recording, electronic production, podcasting, singer-songwriting, and house of worship. Pro adds video-editing and stem-separation functions for creators who need those tools.
Verdict
Waveform Free covers recording and electronic production, while Pro adds video-related editing and stem separation. The free edition costs nothing; Pro is listed at $249, paid once with a 30-day unlimited trial.
Where Specifiction places it
- Digital Audio Workstations#27 of 397.6
