Tracktion
Tracktion
Also known as: Tracktion Software, Tracktion Software Corporation, Waveform
UnclaimedTracktion Software Corporation is an audio software developer best known for Waveform, a cross-platform digital audio workstation that runs on macOS, Windows, Linux, and Raspberry Pi. The DAW originated in 2002 as Tracktion, developed by UK programmer Julian Storer and published by Raw Material Software, before distribution was taken over by Mackie in 2004. After a period of inactivity, Storer ...
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Tracktion Software Corporation is an audio software developer best known for Waveform, a cross-platform digital audio workstation that runs on macOS, Windows, Linux, and Raspberry Pi. The DAW originated in 2002 as Tracktion, developed by UK programmer Julian Storer and published by Raw Material Software, before distribution was taken over by Mackie in 2004. After a period of inactivity, Storer reacquired the software and formed Tracktion Software Corporation, announcing the relaunch at NAMM 2013. In 2017 the DAW was rebranded as Waveform, now offered as a freemium product with Waveform Free and Waveform Pro tiers.
Beyond the DAW, Tracktion publishes a broad catalog of instrument and effect plugins, including the BioTek organic synthesizer, the Collective sampler/synth hybrid, Hyperion, Novum granular resynthesis, the Waverazor multi-segment synth, and the Modeler physical modeling instrument. Its effect lineup includes the DAW Essentials Collection, along with the creative processors Love, Hate, and SOL. The company also develops StageBox, a plugin host aimed at live keyboard performance, and distributes a range of loop libraries and sample packs.
Tracktion's DAW is noted for a single-screen, edit-page-based workflow that differs from the track-and-mixer paradigm of most competing software, which has given it a distinct following among project-studio and hobbyist users. The company operates with roots in the UK audio development community and maintains ties to the JUCE framework ecosystem, which Storer originally authored.
Tracktion has 72 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Synth Plugins, Expansion Packs, and Effects Expansion Packs. Their gear is featured by 1 artist, with the strongest followings in Rock, Children's, and Metal. Notable users include Steve Terryberry. Most Tracktion products fall in the mid-tier range — professional-grade without flagship pricing.
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