For the fact alone that Tracktion Corporation is constantly updating Waveform for all platforms in a consistent way - Tracktion already deserves credit. But Waveform truly deserves attention from anyone working in audio. Designed for the needs of modern music producers but as effective for anyone just doing basic audio editing, this deeply capable DAW is a suite of tools that is powerful, intuitive and even more user friendly.
With this major (free) update, Waveform Pro 11.5 introduces a new audio engine, reduces CPU load, improves delay compensation and increases overall stability. And Waveform Pro 11.5 continues to offer a superior and inspirational workflow in a streamlined interface that is easy to learn and use. Users of Waveform 11, can download this free upgrade via their account page.
Right from the get-go, the new welcome screen gets users up and running, allowing to quickly set up audio devices, providing a range of project templates to start from, with training materials and news. Plus, there is a host of UI refinements including track background colors, keyboard shortcuts, simplified clip handles and settings pages, improved main menu organization, context menus and auto scroll.
Other enhancements include great new editing workflows like the quick and intuitive Range Selection, Ripple Delete and Heal/Consolidate/Silence. Clip programming is made easier with a dedicated step clip editor and the MIDI Clip upgrades includes transport hotkeys to control the MIDI view when focused and the ability to lock MIDI editor and arrangement window timelines. Plus, MIDI Typing allows users to toggle between computer and musical keyboards in an instant, making the jump between editing and playing seamless.
Waveform Pro 11.5 retains popular features such as Arranger track, Groove Dr, Actions panel/window, Edit groups, MIDI Tools and Modifiers.
Tracktion also upgraded Waveform Free for 2021 with a whole host of new additional features and a focus on performance. Waveform Free, the free digital audio workstation based on the essential features of Waveform Pro 11, offers the same efficient workflow and streamlined user interface and remains the world’s only cross platform, fully featured FREE DAW with unlimited track count and no restrictions to adding in popular plugins.
New to Waveform Free 2021 is also the Welcome Screen with quick set up for audio devices, a range of project templates, training materials and the latest product news. This newest version also adds Range Selection, Ripple Delete and Heal / Consolidate / Silence, plus a Dedicated Step Clip Editor.
The Actions Panel allows users to favorite their most used actions and create custom actions which can be recalled with the click of a button. In addition, MIDI Typing allows using a computer keyboard as a musical controller - perfect when traveling. This function can easily be toggled on and off providing a seamless jump between editing and playing.
With further improved performance and delay compensation, Waveform Free 2021 continues to provide musicians with both highly creative and stable tools. And Waveform Free is a great way to start learning about recording and production. It allows whole projects to be started and finished in the application.
For users interested in trying Waveform, Tracktion offers a 90 day free trial.
www.tracktion.com/products/waveform-pro
www.tracktion.com/products/waveform-free
