RipX DAW
RipX DAW is a desktop audio application for separating mixed recordings into stems and editing their layers at note level.
What RipX DAW is
RipX DAW is a desktop audio application for separating mixed recordings into stems and editing their layers at note level. Users can split audio into vocals, bass, drums, guitars, instruments, and percussion, then adjust notes individually. Audio controls include tempo, pitch, key or scale, time-stretch, stereo panning, volume, and EQ, alongside built-in live effects such as Reverse, Delay, Vibrato, Harmony, Formant Shift, and low- and high-pass filters. Users can print audio to MIDI for use in a VST or synthesizer and export WAV, MP3, AIFF, or MIDI. RipX DAW PRO adds advanced harmonic editing, audio repair and cleanup, RipScripts, and RipLink plug-in integration. The software runs on macOS and Windows; the maker lists macOS 10.15 or later and 64-bit Windows 8, 10, or 11. A full-access 21-day trial of RipX DAW PRO is available without a credit card. Listed monthly prices are 99.00 USD for RipX DAW and 198.00 USD for RipX DAW PRO. A license can be installed on up to two computers belonging to its registered owner.
Good
- Separates vocals, bass, drums, guitars, instruments, and percussion
- Edits audio layers note by note
- Prints audio to MIDI and exports four listed formats
- 21-day PRO trial requires no credit card
Watch out
- Runs only on macOS and Windows
- RipX DAW costs $99 a month
- RipX DAW PRO costs $198 a month
Who it suits
RipX DAW suits musicians and audio editors who want to separate mixed recordings and change individual notes. PRO may suit users who also need the listed repair, harmonic-editing, scripting, or plug-in features.
Verdict
RipX DAW combines stem separation with note-level editing and audio or MIDI export. Choose between the listed monthly plans based on whether PRO’s added tools and integrations are needed.
Plans and prices
From RipX DAW's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| RipX DAW | £99, paid once | License for up to two computers · Internet required for first activation and at least once every 15 runs · One-time price shown on the maker’s store |
| RipX DAW PRO | £198, paid once | License for up to two computers · Internet required for first activation and at least once every 15 runs · One-time price shown on the maker’s store |
The facts
Each one read from RipX DAW's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audio to MIDI
- Users can print audio to MIDI to load a part into a VST or synthesizer.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Audio tools
- The product supports changes to tempo, pitch, key or scale, effects, time-stretch, stereo panning, volume, and EQ.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Built-in effects
- Built-in live effects include Reverse, Delay, Vibrato, Harmony, Formant Shift, and low/high-pass filters.checked 7 Oct 2026
- External editors
- Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, FL Studio, ACID Pro, Digital Performer, and Mixcraft can use RipX DAW as an external sample editor.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- RipX DAW PRO’s RipLink AudioSuite plug-in requires Pro Tools 12.8.2 or later on macOS, or 12.2 or later on Windows; its VST3/ARA plug-in requires listed versions of Studio One, Cubase/Nuendo, Reaper, or Cakewalk.checked 7 Oct 2026
- License limit
- A license may be installed on up to two computers belonging to its registered owner.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy and payment
- The privacy policy says online orders use a secure WorldPay page, card details are not forwarded to Hit’n’Mix, and online ordering transactions use SSL encryption.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Restricted mode
- Without a valid activation code, RipX plays existing rips but cannot rip new audio.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Stem editing
- Users can split audio into stems with AI and edit the resulting layers note by note.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The trial page directs users who run into problems to contact the maker’s team for assistance.checked 7 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The maker lists macOS 10.15 or later and 64-bit Windows 8, 10, or 11, with a minimum of a 2-core 2.5 GHz CPU, 8 GB RAM, and 20 GB free disk space.checked 7 Oct 2026
- What it does
- RipX extracts notes and layers from mixed audio so users can edit audio at note level, similar to MIDI.checked 7 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Nochecked 19 Sep 2026
- Trial
- The maker offers full access to RipX DAW PRO for a 21-day trial, with no credit card required.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdomchecked 28 Sep 2026
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