MixPad vs Zenbeats
MixPad
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| Figure | MixPad | Zenbeats |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $2.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 9 |
| Spec score · Audio Editing Software | 7.2 (#113) | 9.1 (#5) |
| Founded | 1993 | 1972 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia | Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan |
| MIDI sequencing | Yes | Yes |
| Multitrack editing | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS/iPadOS, Android | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and compatible Chrome OS systems |
| Third-party plugins | Yes | Yes |
Plans
MixPad
- Master's EditionPrice not published
- Master's EditionPriced on request
- Home EditionPrice not published
- Home EditionPriced on request
- Master's Edition Quarterly PlanPrice not published
- Master's Edition Quarterly PlanPriced on request
Zenbeats
- Free VersionFree
- Max Unlock$149.99 a month
- Roland Cloud Membership$2.99 a month
- Android Unlock$14.99, paid once
- iOS Unlock$14.99, paid once
- macOS Unlock$49.99, paid once
- Windows Unlock$49.99, paid once
- Platform Unlock$59.99, paid once
- Max Unlock$149.99, paid once
In their own words
MixPad
MixPad is a multitrack audio editing app with noise reduction, MIDI sequencing and support for third-party plugins. It runs on Windows and macOS, as well as iOS/iPadOS and Android. A free plan is available. The Home Edition is listed with 16 tracks, while Master’s Edition includes all features, unlimited tracks, full VST support and an unrestricted edition for studios. A separate Master’s Edition Quarterly Plan provides ongoing use of professional features and all upgrades. MixPad’s combination of multitrack editing, sequencing and plugin support spans desktop and mobile platforms. The maker is MixPad, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Readers choosing an edition can weigh the Home Edition’s specified track count against Master’s Edition’s unlimited tracks and VST support, and consider the quarterly plan’s stated upgrades.