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Waveform

A fully-featured digital audio workstation (DAW) for music creators, offering unlimited use on Mac, Windows, and Linux platforms

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Unlimited Tracks
Allows for complex projects with numerous instruments and effects without limitations, crucial for large productions
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VST Plugin Support
Ensures compatibility with a vast ecosystem of third-party plugins, expanding the software’s functionality and sound possibilities
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MIDI Editing
Advanced MIDI editing capabilities, helps users work with synthesizers and software instruments
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Built-in Instruments
Includes instruments like 4OSC synth, Micro Drum Sampler, and Micro Sampler, providing users with a variety of sounds
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Flexible Routing
Allows flexible routing both internally and externally
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Customizable UI
Enables users to tailor the interface to their preferences and workflow
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Step Clip Access
Inline MIDI and Step Clip access for speedy programming
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Rack Environment
Facilitates complex effects processing and organization, crucial for professional sound design
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Video Clip Support
Integrates audio and video seamlessly, expanding creative possibilities and workflow for multimedia projects
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Stem Separation
Split audio clips into stems for mixing and remixing
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Buggy Performance
Users have experienced bugs that affect the overall performance and usability of the software
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Frequent Crashes
Prone to crashing, especially when using certain plugins or handling large projects
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Sound Quality Concerns
Some users have reported that the playback and export quality is not as high as other DAWs
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High CPU Usage
Tends to use a lot of CPU resources, which can be problematic for users with less powerful computers
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Plugin Stability Issues
Using many third-party plugins can cause the software to become unstable

Platform

Desktop
Gadget

Social

System Requirements

#Minimum
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  • macOS 10.15 or later
  • 64-bit Intel or Apple Silicon
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  • Windows 10, 11
  • 64-bit
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  • Ubuntu 20.04
  • 64-bit
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  • Raspberry Pi 3 Model B
  • 64-bit

Ratings

4.40
5

KVR Audio
4.2
5
based on 5 reviews
MusicRadar
4.5
5
based on professional's opinion
MusicRadar
4.5
5
based on professional's opinion

Developer

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Initial Release

2002

Repository

Waveform being a proprietary software, its source code is not publicly hosted.

License

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