LUNA vs n-Track Studio
LUNA
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| Figure | LUNA | n-Track Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $12.42/mo | $5.42/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 13 |
| Spec score · Audio Editing Software | 8.5 (#18) | 9.3 (#1) |
| Spec score · Digital Audio Workstations | 8.2 (#11) | 9.0 (#1) |
| Founded | 1958 | 1995 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Scotts Valley, California, United States | Rome, Italy |
| Support | Universal Audio provides a LUNA Knowledge Base with the online manual and downloadable PDF manual. | Support is provided through a form, FAQ, discussion forum, user guide and video tutorials; the company says replies usually arrive within 24 hours. |
| System requirements | LUNA supports macOS Big Sur 11 through Tahoe 26 and 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11, and requires 600 MB of available system storage. | The manual lists Windows 11/10/8, macOS 14 through 10.14, Ubuntu 22/24 and Debian 12/13, with 512 MB RAM and a microphone or line-input audio device as minimums. |
| What it does | LUNA is Universal Audio’s digital audio workstation for recording, producing, and mixing music. | n-Track Studio is a digital audio multitrack recorder and music-production workstation for recording, composing, editing and mixing. |
Plans
LUNA
- LUNA FreeFree
- LUNA Studio$199 a month
- UAD Spark Studio$149 a year
- UAD Spark Studio$149 a year
- LUNA Studio$199, paid once
n-Track Studio
- Standard$69 a month
- Extended$139 a month
- Suite$229 a month
- Suite+$109 a year
- Free editionFree
- Suite+$14.95 a month
- Suite+$65 a year
- Standard$69, paid once
- Standard$69, paid once
- Extended$139, paid once
In their own words
LUNA
LUNA is Universal Audio’s digital audio workstation for recording, producing, and mixing music. It runs on macOS and 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 and supports VST3 and AU plug-ins and virtual instruments. Its smart tools include tempo and instrument detection, voice control, stem separation, audio-to-MIDI, lyric transcription, and chord extraction, though some require LUNA Studio. LUNA Play detects an instrument, sets levels, and suggests presets. The software works with any audio interface; Apollo and Volt have deeper integration, and Apollo supports real-time tracking with UAD plug-ins, Unison preamp technology, and Accelerated Realtime Monitoring. LUNA Studio adds API, Studer, and Ampex console or tape extensions, hardware inserts, and six ARA plug-ins. LUNA Free is free. Listed paid plans are LUNA Studio at $199 a month and UAD Spark Studio at $149 a year, billed annually. Installation requires free Universal Audio and iLok accounts, UA Connect, and iLok License Manager. LUNA needs 600 MB of available system storage.
n-Track Studio
n-Track Studio is a digital audio workstation for recording, editing, and mixing music, with versions for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. It can record and play back a virtually unlimited number of audio and MIDI tracks. For MIDI work, the Piano Roll edits data and the Step Sequencer creates beats, sequences, and arpeggios. AI MixSplit separates full songs into individual tracks. Desktop software supports VST, VST3, CLAP, DirectX on Windows, AU on Mac, and ReWire effects. It also imports and exports DAWproject files for sharing work between DAWs, and recordings can be exchanged between desktop and mobile editions for further editing and mixing. The free edition allows up to 24 tracks, limits AI MixSplit to 15 seconds, and limits WAV/MP3 mixdown to 16-bit, among other limits. The site offers a manual, video tutorials, a forum, and customer support. Suite+ is listed at $109 a year and includes access across Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.