Waveform Free
Free Tracktion audio software for Mac, PC and Linux
- #10 of 10 in best digital audio workstations
- Free plan, paid upgrades
- Free to use
- WindowsmacOSLinux
Ranked 10 of 10 in best digital audio workstations
The free edition of Tracktion's Waveform software for Mac, PC and Linux, with a free download and training videos. The paid Waveform Pro edition and the content sold on the same site go further.
Best for Free audio software on Mac, PC and Linux
About Waveform Free
Waveform Free is the free edition of Tracktion's Waveform software, which the vendor's site presents as audio software for Mac, PC and Linux. The page offers a free download and points users to the current release, version 14. It sits beside the paid Waveform Pro edition and the instrument and effect collections sold on the same site.
The site also lists training videos and user manuals, and it shows a free 30-day trial. Waveform Free suits people who want to learn a digital audio workflow without paying, while the paid edition suits users who need the extra instruments and effects sold alongside it.
Key features
- Free download
- Mac, PC and Linux
- Training videos
- Upgrade to version 14
- Free 30-day trial listed on the site
Strengths
- Free download for Mac, PC and Linux
- Training videos and user manuals on the site
Limits
- Extra instruments and effects are sold on the same site
Where Waveform Free ranks
How Waveform Free compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
#6 Pro Tools | 88.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | macOSWindows |
#7 Bitwig Studio | 86.5 | Paid | macOSWindowsLinux |
#8 Ardour | 80.0 | Free and open source | LinuxmacOSWindows |
#9 LMMS | 74.0 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinux |
| #10Waveform Free | 70.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WindowsmacOSLinux |
The full comparison table for best digital audio workstations has all 10 products.
Alternatives to Waveform Free
All 9 alternatives
Ableton LiveSession and arrangement DAW for songwriting and live performance
Logic ProIs a one-time purchase.
REAPERAffordable, fully featured DAW with a 60-day evaluation
CubaseDigital audio workstation from Steinberg for Windows and macOS
FL StudioPattern-based music production software for Windows and macOS- Pro ToolsRecording, editing and mixing software from Avid
Questions about Waveform Free
- Is Waveform Free free?
- Waveform Free can be used without paying: Free edition; Waveform Pro is the paid upgrade. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Waveform Free open source?
- No. Waveform Free is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does Waveform Free support?
- Waveform Free is available on: Windows, macOS, Linux.
- What is Waveform Free best for?
- Free audio software on Mac, PC and Linux. In our ranking of digital audio workstations it is number 10 of 10 with a score of 70.5.
- What are the best alternatives to Waveform Free?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Ableton Live, Logic Pro, REAPER, Cubase.
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