Waveform Tracktion for Mac

Waveform (Tracktion) for Mac is a rapidly evolving application specifically designed for the needs of modern music producers.



Specializing in creative and inspirational workflows and avoiding features not explicitly needed to allow the app to remain surprisingly fun and intuitive.

While other apps try to appeal to broad user groups, for example, film score, live sound, performance...

Features and Highlights

NO RESTRICTIONS
Unlike other affordable DAW’s, It does not impose any restrictions whatsoever. It also runs on all the major desktop operating systems – macOS, Windows, and Linux. Your imagination is the only limit.

INSTRUMENTS / FX
It includes a massive suite of over 80 built-in FX plugins. Also included is a suite of extremely powerful virtual instruments, Collective provides a vast array of different instrument types for every musical genre, the revolutionary Multi Sampler is a sound designer's playground and Subtractive brings classic analog sounds to your compositions.

LOOPS
Waveform for macOS includes the excellent Imagina Loops ‘Alex Sanfilippo’ collection of world-class multi-track drum loops. These complement the creative MIDI production tools such as the pattern generator and premium instruments, allowing you to focus on creativity rather than programming.

TRAINING / SUPPORT
Extensive free online video tutorials are constantly being expanded and a detailed user guide is available within the app, plus contextual popup help guides you when needed. Free online support is available via the streamlined Zendesk portal, connecting you to the most relevant team member.

ACTIONS PANEL
Waveform 12 features a host of new user interfaces and workflow improvements designed to help navigate its deep capabilities. The addition of an all-new ‘Actions Panel’ accessible in the browser allows the user to fully customize what features are displayed – favoriting commonly used actions and hiding those rarely needed. Users can also create their own actions using macro scripts and assign custom key commands further increasing the app's ability to respond to its users' particular workflow.

EDIT GROUPS
The addition of edit groups opens up a number of really useful tools to significantly enhance your audio editing capabilities. The most significant of these is the ultra-cool ‘Groove Doctor’ editing process most typically used for multitrack drum recordings. Quickly perform phase accurate quantization across multiple tracks of recorded audio whilst capturing snapshots for recall at a later date if edits need revisiting.

PERFORMANCE & STABILITY
The biggest cause of instability in any DAW is plugins. The Tracktion development team is taking the lead in host stability management by developing an open-source plugin validation tool to help both users and developers alike. This development tool benefits all hosts as it tests for common problems that would affect all DAW apps and provides a much more efficient resolution path for plugin developers.

4OSC
4OSC is a powerful yet simple to navigate subtractive synthesizer. Its clean UI and small CPU footprint make it a great alternative to Subtractive for less complex sound design tasks. As the name suggests 4OSC offers 4 oscillators, flexible modulation, MPE compatibility, and a range of onboard filters and FX.

AUTO-TUNE
Waveform by Tracktion for Mac is the only DAW to include genuine Auto-Tune® technology from Antares Technologies. It includes the new Auto-Tune Access plug-in to provide the legendary real-time pitch correction and vocal effects that have launched countless hits. Auto-Tune Access delivers the core Auto-Tune features with a simple and intuitive interface. Its light CPU footprint and professional quality processing also make it a convenient option for more advanced users working with larger projects.

MELODYNE
Melodyne lets you work with audio in an entirely new way. If a good take is spoiled by small errors, you don’t have to throw it away, because with Melodyne you can simply repair it. Regardless of whether they’re intonation or timing errors, notes that are too loud or too quiet, with too much vibrato or too little. You can optimize the tiniest details of your recordings, bringing them as close to perfection as you desire. And since Melodyne works in a highly musical way, neither the vitality nor the naturalness of the performance is sacrificed in the process.

ELASTIQUE PRO
Elastique Pro time-stretch algorithm by Z-Plane is the industry-leading algorithm for advanced audio time stretching. The Elastique Pro mode is especially suited for professional usage maintaining speech/vocal intelligibility at the highest level without introducing usual phasing artifacts.

DRUM SAMPLER
Waveform’s new drum sampler is a fast and easy way to quickly create your own drum kits and start programming. Utilizing simple drag and drop for audio files, MIDI learn for rapid assignment to external controllers, and a ton of great editing features commonly used for drum production, the Drum Sampler is your new powerhouse for creating beats.

TRACK LOOPS
Track loops are a new way to save multi-track data along with a stereo preview clip. The preview clip can be auditioned when browsing your libraries, then expanded to the original multi-track format upon adding to your edit – or simply use the preview clip if desired. Recall of complete track setup including plugins, LFOs, automation, etc can be saved as part of the track loop format. Creating your own libraries of content has never been more flexible or convenient.

CHORD TRACK
The chord track allows you to visually track the musical progressions throughout your arrangement. Paired with the extremely popular MIDI pattern generator, you can quickly experiment with different chords across multiple synchronized MIDI clips.

Other Features

• Unlimited Audio Tracks
• Unlimited MIDI Tracks
• Automation
• Keyboard Shortcuts
• Video Sync
• Timestretch Algorithm
• Latency Management
• Enhanced Step Sequencer
• Freeze Point Technology
• Edit Clips
• MIDI Learn
• Audio Comping
• Free Online Support
• In-App MARKETPLACE
• Warp Time
• Track Tags
• Hardware Insert for Plugins
• Pitch Fades
• Blue Steel UI
• Clip Layer Effects
• Integrated Setup Assistant
• Multi-Browser Sync
• Slimline Transport Bar
• Animated Panels
• Visual Plugin Selector
• Grouped Clips
• Linked Clips
• Automation Patterns
• LFO Generators
• Edit Previews
• Quick Zoom
• Melodyne Essential (Pitch)
• Collective Sampler/Synthesizer
• Master Mix DSP
• Modular Mix Environment
• MIDI Pattern generators
• Realtime MIDI chord player
• Detail MIDI Editor
• Crashed plugin assistant
• Variable color schemes
• Support for Raspberry Pi

New Features in Waveform 13

Clip Launcher: Transform your creative workflow with a dynamic grid-based system. Drag MIDI, step, or audio clips, or record directly into slots. Use sequence actions to build complex arrangements with human-like or wild, unpredictable variations. Performance Recording captures these moments for further editing and arranging.

Controller Support: Seamless integration with popular controllers like AKAI and Novation. Plug-and-play functionality with pre-mapped controls and a new JavaScript API for custom configurations. Includes Ableton Link support.

Wavetable Synth: A versatile synthesizer with 150 wavetables, dual oscillators, sub and noise oscillators, dual filters, and customizable effects. Includes drag-and-drop modulation and support for Serum-format wavetables.

Refined UI: Enjoy fresh color schemes, customizable palettes, optimized UI performance, and improved automation lanes for larger projects.

User-Requested Features: Includes tape-style recording, auto-monitoring, enhanced Ableton Link support, and more.

Exclusive Mode Audio Content: Access 330 loops, 250 one-shots, 10 drum kits, and 100 MIDI files, perfect for inspiring your next project.

Pricing

Get started for free - 30 day unlimited trial

Purchase options
Waveform Pro bundles from $199, upgrade options from $99

What’s included
Waveform Pro, 38 built-in audio effects, 10 MIDI effects, 11 utility plugins, 10 built-in instruments, DAW Essentials Collection, Artisan Collection, Collective, Auto-Tune®, Melodyne Essential, Elastique Pro, Sanfilippo Imagina drum loop library, Drum Sampler, Subtractive

Expansion sound packs included
Hip Hop Essentials, Techno Essentials, House Essentials, Drum & Bass Essentials, Electronic Essentials, Band Essentials, Solo Orchestral, Essential Drums

Feature expansion packs included
Recording Engineer, MIDI Producer, Synth Pack, DJ Mix Tools, Pro Video, Launcher

PROS

• Cross-Platform Compatibility
• Intuitive Workflow
• No Feature Restrictions in Free Version
• Powerful MIDI Editing
• Extensive Plugin Support

CONS

• Occasional Stability Issues
• Limited Audio Editing Features
• Heavy CPU Usage on Larger Projects
• Lacks Built-In Instrument Variety

Note: 90 days trial version.

Also Available: Download Waveform Tracktion for Windows