Tracktion Waveform
Tracktion Waveform is a digital audio workstation for music creators, available on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
What Tracktion Waveform is
Tracktion Waveform is a digital audio workstation for music creators, available on Linux, macOS, and Windows. Waveform Free is described as suitable for multitrack band recording and supports audio effects plus VST, VST3, and AU plugins. For electronic production, it includes inline MIDI and Step Clip access, a rack environment, and instruments such as a 4OSC synth, Micro Drum Sampler, Micro Sampler, and Rompler. Listed uses also include podcasting, singer-songwriting, and house of worship. Waveform Pro adds support for multiple video clips per edit and can extract audio from video clips. It can split a stereo mix into four components or extract elements such as vocals or drums. Waveform 14 supports listed launchpad-style controllers and Ableton Link, with a JavaScript API for added controller configuration. Pro plugin sandboxing can deactivate a crashed third-party plugin rather than close the host. Waveform Free costs nothing; Waveform Pro costs $249, paid once and advertises a 30-day unlimited trial.
Good
- Free edition supports VST, VST3, and AU plugins.
- Includes MIDI tools and built-in instruments.
- Pro can extract audio from video clips.
- Available for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Watch out
- Waveform Pro costs $249, paid once.
- Some editing and stem features are Pro-only.
Who it suits
Waveform suits music creators working on band recording, electronic production, podcasting, singer-songwriting, or house of worship projects. Pro features may appeal to users who need video editing support, stem separation, or plugin crash containment.
Verdict
Waveform Free provides recording, effects, plugin support, and electronic production tools at no cost. Waveform Pro adds video-related editing and stem separation, with a 30-day unlimited trial advertised.
Plans and prices
From Tracktion Waveform's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Waveform Free | Free | 14 built-in audio effects · 8 MIDI effects · 11 utility plugins · 4 built-in instruments |
| Waveform Pro | $249, paid once | 38 built-in audio effects · 10 MIDI effects · 11 utility plugins · 10 built-in instruments · listed included content and plugins · $249 /one-time |
| Recommended Bundle | $349, paid once | Everything from Waveform Pro · F.'em · Dan Dean Essential Bass · Testa Imagina drum loop library · RetroMod FAT & LoFreq Modern · $349 /one-time |
| Studio Content Bundle | $599, paid once | Everything from Recommended Bundle · RetroMod Collection · MOK Waverazor · Abyss 2 · Hyperion · Modeler · SpaceCraft · $599 /one-time |
| Everything Bundle | $999, paid once | Everything from Studio Bundle · listed instruments, effects, StageBox, and sound packs · $999 /one-time |
The facts
Each one read from Tracktion Waveform's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Controller and sync support
- Waveform 14 supports listed launchpad-style controllers and Ableton Link, and includes a JavaScript API for additional controller configuration.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Editing
- Waveform Pro 14 supports multiple video clips per edit and can extract audio from video clips.checked 4 Oct 2026
- 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.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- Waveform Free’s page presents use cases including band recording, electronic production, podcasting, singer-songwriting, and house of worship.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Plugin protection
- Waveform Pro plugin sandboxing contains third-party plugin crashes by deactivating the plugin instead of closing the host.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Product
- Waveform is a digital audio workstation for music creators.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Recording and production
- Waveform Free is described as suitable for multitrack band recording, with audio effects and support for VST, VST3, and AU plugins.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Stem separation
- Waveform Pro can split a stereo mix into four components or extract selected elements such as vocals or drums.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- Tracktion offers a support bot, human-powered support, training videos, and a knowledgebase.checked 4 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Linux edition
- The page says Waveform Pro features unlock automatically while running Waveform Linux 14, which starts by installing Waveform Free 14.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- The product pages list macOS 13 or later, Windows 10 and 11, and Linux tested on Ubuntu 24.04 64-bit.checked 4 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial
- The Waveform Pro page advertises a 30 day unlimited trial.checked 4 Oct 2026
