Sound Studio
6.5#95 in audio editing software£39.99 one-timemacOS
VisitSound Studio vs Zenbeats
What both publish
| Fact | Sound Studio | Zenbeats |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | New York City, United States | Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan |
| Integrations | Sound Studio supports AudioUnit plug-in hosting, AppleScript, and Automator. | Projects can be transferred between devices through Google Drive or OneDrive, and stems and loops can be exported for other DAWs. |
| Multitrack editing | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | macOS Sonoma 14.6 or later | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and compatible Chrome OS systems |
| System requirements | The download page requires macOS Sonoma 14.6 or later; technical specifications list a Mac with an Intel or M1 processor and 1 GB of RAM. | Roland specifies a dual-core CPU, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB free storage, Windows 10/11, macOS 10.11+, iOS 11+, Android 8+ or compatible ChromeOS Android systems. |
| Third-party plugins | Yes | Yes |
Sound Studio plans
- Individual License£39.99, paid once
- Site License£782.53, paid once
Zenbeats plans
- Free VersionFree
- Roland Cloud Membership$2.99 a month
- Android Unlock$14.99, paid once
- iOS Unlock$14.99, paid once
- Windows Unlock$49.99, paid once
- macOS Unlock$49.99, paid once
Pick Sound Studio if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Zenbeats if…
Zenbeats suits people making music across supported desktop and mobile systems who want multitrack editing, MIDI sequencing or live performance tools. Its free version offers basic production features, while platform unlocks add platform features, instruments and effects.