Tracktion Waveform

7.6easy start · #3 of 38
in Digital Audio Workstations

Free to practise onyes
Free trialyes
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Linux, Mac, Windows.

Tracktion Waveform is ranked #3 of 38 in digital audio workstations on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered.

Tracktion Waveform plans and pricing

All plans

Waveform Free Free 14 built-in audio effects · 8 MIDI effects · 11 utility plugins · 4 built-in instruments tracktion.com · 4 Oct 2026

Waveform Pro $249 once $249 /one-time 38 built-in audio effects · 10 MIDI effects · 11 utility plugins · 10 built-in instruments · listed included content and plugins tracktion.com · 4 Oct 2026

Recommended Bundle $349 once $349 /one-time Everything from Waveform Pro · F.'em · Dan Dean Essential Bass · Testa Imagina drum loop library · RetroMod FAT & LoFreq Modern tracktion.com · 4 Oct 2026

Studio Content Bundle $599 once $599 /one-time Everything from Recommended Bundle · RetroMod Collection · MOK Waverazor · Abyss 2 · Hyperion · Modeler · SpaceCraft tracktion.com · 4 Oct 2026

Everything Bundle $999 once $999 /one-time Everything from Studio Bundle · listed instruments, effects, StageBox, and sound packs tracktion.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on digital audio workstations

Free plan: Yes
Operating systems: macos_windows_linux
Audio warping: Yes
Video timeline: Yes
VST3 support: Yes

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The record

Product: Waveform is a digital audio workstation for music creators.
Recording and production: Waveform Free is described as suitable for multitrack band recording, with audio effects and support for VST, VST3, and AU plugins.
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.
Editing: Waveform Pro 14 supports multiple video clips per edit and can extract audio from video clips.
Stem separation: Waveform Pro can split a stereo mix into four components or extract selected elements such as vocals or drums.
Controller and sync support: Waveform 14 supports listed launchpad-style controllers and Ableton Link, and includes a JavaScript API for additional controller configuration.
Plugin protection: Waveform Pro plugin sandboxing contains third-party plugin crashes by deactivating the plugin instead of closing the host.
Platforms: The product pages list macOS 13 or later, Windows 10 and 11, and Linux tested on Ubuntu 24.04 64-bit.
Linux edition: The page says Waveform Pro features unlock automatically while running Waveform Linux 14, which starts by installing Waveform Free 14.
Trial: The Waveform Pro page advertises a 30 day unlimited trial.
Support: Tracktion offers a support bot, human-powered support, training videos, and a knowledgebase.
Intended users: Waveform Free’s page presents use cases including band recording, electronic production, podcasting, singer-songwriting, and house of worship.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Digital Audio Workstations in 2026#3 of 38

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tracktion.com· checked 4 Oct 2026
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tracktion.com/products/waveform-pro-features· checked 4 Oct 2026
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tracktion.com/products/waveform-pro-buy· checked 4 Oct 2026