Tracktion Software

Before Waveform Free, I used several other free DAWs – LMMS, MPC Beats, and finally LUNA. I stuck with Waveform because it's the most user-friendly.
- easy to use, and every function displays tooltips when you hover the cursor.
- incredibly stable; I can't even remember the last time it crashed.
- runs great on older computers.
- wide range of GUI configuration options.
- clear and intuitive.
- seamlessly supports VST2, VST3, and AU plug-ins.
- unlimited tracks (instead of only 8 like the ones mentioned above, except for LUNA).
- freeze point feature is fantastic.
- many useful built-in effects.
- built-in synth and sampler.
I have nothing to complain about; it works and looks great.

I don't understand why people think cakewalk is better, I used cakewalk free for 8 months, when an announcement was sent saying that it would not get any more updated I quit and went to waveform free and to be honest waveform is better. First it comes with all basic effect that u need EQ, compressor, reverb etc, it comes with attractive, attractive is an instrument sampler like analog lab v, and it also comes with a synth with 50+ presets. In my opinion, u should be able to make a beat the minute u set up your DAW. 10/10.

The Clip Launcher, new in 13, makes this a completely new experience, similar to Ableton, Bitwig ect. I loved Waveform's simplicity for many many years but it always felt a little bit behind, not anymore in my opinion. It's the DAW I get results the fastest.

The best free DAW you can get. Sleek UI, doesn't get in your way, just works. No track count limit and VST support means that its better than almost any entry level version of a daw (free/paid). Waveform Free is a blessing for students and folks from countries where conversion rate is so bad that you'll have to pay couple months of rent or more to buy a DAW. Tracktion team are extremely generous and have allowed people like me to make music and be creative. Waveform 13 also fixed a lot of stability issues and i haven't faced a single crash.

Very powerful FM synth with loads of modulation possibilities.

Sounds great with four layers, colourful with animated LFO's.

requires a decent CPU.

DISCLAIMER
This user review will not be comprehensive; It will be my impression and reaction to the evolution of Tracktion. .. and my journey with this DAW.

THEN
Tracktion Waveform Pro 12 is the most recent version of a DAW that has been around since 2002, initially developed by a cat named Julien in the UK. I first bought a copy when Mackie took it over. I loved it, mainly for the one-screen, straightforward, transparent layout. It seemed way ahead of its time at the time. Eventually, it became a bit buggy, and updates were infrequent (one word). I moved on to other DAWs (a story in itself).
Years later, Tracktion reappeared! The original developer reacquired the software and resurrected it from the ashes like a phoenix. I kept an eye on development and occasionally launched it. I even reviewed a version along the way with an add-on synth called BioTek. Although I did not entirely switch back to Tracktion, it remained special and unique, standing apart from competitors due to its one-screen layout and Workflow.

NOW
Wow! Traction Waveform has evolved into a workstation beast! This DAW is designed to be fast, efficient, and creative. It delivers all the tools needed for music production, especially when working in electronic music. I realize we are dealing with audio, but it helps when the software looks good and Waveform looks marvelous. It is crisp and clean but not bloated and cluttered. Much work went into the interface to provide users easy access to tools without sacrificing the streamlined approach.

MY FAV Features:

• Gorgeous Interface.
• Intuitive, Musical Workflow.
• Fast programming via MIDI and Step Clip.
• Powerful FX Rack.
• Micro Drum Sampler.
• Micro Sampler.
• Melodyne Integration.
• Antares Auto-Tune Access.
• CPU Efficient.
• Responsive Support Team.
• Price.

SUMMARY
Tracktion Waveform does what other DAWs do but uniquely. It has a sleek, ultra-modern IU and provides a slick workflow. For music producers who are new to DAWs, they will be able to dive in, explore, learn, and make music. Music producers migrating from another DAW must be more patient as this software behaves differently. They may need to adapt before uncovering the wonder of Waveform's Workflow. I highly recommend this workstation for anyone in electronic music production who is tired of the usual big box offerings and wants something ultra-modern, inspirational, and musical. The Price is relatively cheap for what it offers, and the free version has many features and no track limitations. Users can start with the free version and then add features they need for a reasonable price.

The possibilities are endless. Good user manual. Slightly questionable UI colors.

It's funny, but even without FM using itself, it is great subtractive (and samples) synth with all imaginable ways of modulation.

Congratulations for the new 12.5 version, so glad to test it on Linux and I see that support many LV2 plugins, some work, some crash Waveform, but is a great success.