Tracktion Waveform is a rapidly evolving and innovative digital audio workstation (DAW) software, specifically designed to meet the needs of musicians and producers, but also offering a great combination of audio editing and production tools for any other uses, including podcasting and streamcasting. The beautifully redesigned new Waveform 12 is now even more efficient, supports Apple Silicon Macs, and is packed with innovative features, offering everything a musician or audio engineer will need in one of the most complete and affordable packages available.
According to the Seattle, WA-based company, Waveform 12 brings huge improvements, both in terms of the user interface and the workflow, including an entirely new Smart Browser, additional Plugins and Effects, a cutting edge Audio Engine, advanced MIDI features, Hardware Controller Support and hundreds of updates throughout the software.
The user interface (UI) welcomes the return of a customizable color editor offering bold new light and dark modes in its visual palette. The Actions and Properties panel have been unified to reclaim screen space and a dedicated master track has been added to both the Arrange and Mix windows.
The new Browser has been designed for speed and agility giving direct, frictionless access to Plugins, Presets, Racks, Samples, Clips, Tracks or All. Favorites can now be Tagged and Color Coded while Smart Lists allows Edit and Project items to be previewed and consolidated. Plus, the Browser can be used as the popup plugin selector with live text entry.
Waveform 12 includes a brand new BASSOSC instrument, fifteen refreshed Audio Effects, six handy Utility Plugins and a low latency Dual Guitar IR, which can be used to accurately simulate guitar and bass amplifier cabinets to aid live play, tracking, mixing and more with content from the DAW.
New MIDI Fold options make editing easier than ever before, and the new Event List Editor helps users to keep tabs on their work. The Drum Grid Mode offers a drum centric alternative to the Piano Roll while deep Randomization options are on hand to humanize velocity, pitch, note start and note length. Step Clips now have probability to breathe life into basic patterns whilst MIDI Strum injects instant movement and realism.
For anyone that is not a user of Waveform and doesn't understand or care about the software interface features that much, the completely re-worked audio engine will be the main reason to have a detailed look at the update software. According to Tracktion, Waveform 12 dramatically boosts CPU performance, allowing for an array of new audio enhancements including powerful Podcast and dialogue editing tools like advanced strip silence.
To further bolster the already impressive capabilities, Waveform 12 now includes the entire DAW Essentials collection of 16 contemporary FX plugins. Plus, users will benefit from new partnerships with companies such as TuneCore, for online music distribution, and ICON, in terms of hardware controllers.
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