https://www.tracktion.com/products/waveform-free
A highly efficient audio engine, intuitive recording workflows and rapid mixing capabilities make Waveform Free the perfect choice for multi-track band recordings. 15 new audio FX are on hand for processing and support for VST, VST3 and AU opens the door to a world of 3rd party plugin possibilities.
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No track limits.
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It’s cross-platform.
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Full plugin support. ( VST2, VST3, and AU (on Mac).
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It works offline. (Unlike browser-based options)
Waveform’s interface takes some adjustment. It doesn’t follow the traditional “mixer on the bottom, timeline on top” layout that most DAWs use.
Give it a week, and it clicks. But those first few sessions will feel unfamiliar.
Ardour is also good.
Sure, it’s fine. But there’s little point to using different DAWs, particularly if I’ve paid for a license