Tracktion has released Waveform Free 12. This latest update of the free version of the Waveform DAW offers a new and rewritten audio engine, which provides better CPU performance. As claimed by Tracktion Waveform Free is completely free with no restrictions. This means no timeouts, no watermarks, no track count limits, no export/render restrictions, no 3rd party plugin restrictions, and no saving/project limitations. Plus, there are no copyright restrictions. All in all Waveform Free 12 is a great option for anyone looking for a DAW without breaking the bank.

Welcome Page

The Waveform Free 12 program opens with a clean and well-organized welcome page. This makes it a great starting point for anyone looking to dive into the program.

Interface

Once you dive into the program, you’ll find the interface looks familiar, making it very easy to navigate. The browser has been overhauled, offering many options for filtering, making it effortless to find what you’re looking for. Another standout feature is the actions panel, which allows you to customize the displayed features.

Stock Instruments and Effects

Waveform Free 12 comes with 4 stock instruments, including a micro drum sampler, a 4 oscillator synthesizer, a sampler, and a rompler. The program also includes 15 refreshed audio effects and 6 new utility plugins.

Racks

One of the most exciting features of Waveform Free 12 is Racks. Racks allow you to create and save effects chains or channel strips, route multi-output instruments, layer instruments, and easily set up parallel processing. This makes it easy to get creative and experiment with different sounds.

Composition Tools

For those who need inspiration, Waveform Free 12 includes a number of composition tools, such as a pattern generator, chords, basslines, melodies, and arpeggios. These tools are incredibly useful for sparking new ideas and generating new compositions.

Conclusion

Waveform Free 12 is absolutely one of the most complete free DAWs on the market. It is a full-featured DAW that provides most users with all they need to create great music. However, if you’re looking for even more options, Tracktion also offers expansion packs for Waveform 12, giving you access to even more features.

Supported Operating Systems
MacOS 10.11 or Later (64-bit Intel or Apple Silicon). Windows 8, 10, 11 (64-bit). Tested on Ubuntu 18.04 (64-bit).

More info: Waveform Free 12
Where to get: Tracktion