- Unlimited track count (Depending on CPU); Support for sample rates up to 192kHz
- Simple drag-and-drop audio editing; Track freezing for conserving CPU power
- VST instrument and plug-in support; ReWire? support for use with Reason? software
- Powerful MIDI programming and editing with step recording; Quicktime? support; built-in sampler
- MIDI mapping for external controllers; project management features; for Mac OSX, Win2000/XP
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Tracktion is a revolutionary, easy-to-use music production application that contains everything most people will ever need to professionally record and mix music on a Mac or PC - without all the hassles and limitations of other audio software. Tracktion's hallmark is a clean, single-screen interface and streamlined operation, whether you're recording tracks, MIDI programming, or mixing down songs. It offers rock-solid operation, VST and ReWire support, and very low CPU usage with operating systems ranging from Mac OSX to Windows 2000 and XP. And it contains a whole host of professional features that you can actually use from day one. Developed by programmer Julian Storer and Mackie, Tracktion 2 is a major step forward from the original version, adding more than 100 new features and updates, while still maintaining the core feature set that has made Tracktion a runaway success. A CLEAN SINGLE-SCREEN INTERFACE Tracktion's single-screen interface is clean and clutter-free. It's all about letting you focus on being productive, so we've gone to great measures to keep the technical stuff out of the way of your creative process. Mind you, technical and setup functions are always within one click of your mouse, but never obstructing the view of your arrangement. See it in detail. ENHANCED MIDI EDITOR Tracktion 2 features a fully revamped MIDI editor for greater speed and ease of use. Notes can now be entered at a fixed velocity and length regardless of zoom level. ...
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Powerful yet simple,
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This review is from: Mackie Tracktion 2 Digital Audio Software
Tracktion is different than other audio recording packages by design. It simplifies your workflow down to a single screen, allowing you to record your music quickly and efficiently.
It doesn't sacrifice power, however. Once you get used to how it works, you'll uncover an enormous toolbox of tools and features that provide incredible flexibility without breaking the bank. It took me an hour or two to get my mind wrapped around Tracktion. I've recorded with many different DAR packages, and each has advantages and disadvantages. But Tracktion is my favorite for doing real work: it's stable, fast, simple, and powerful. Download the demo from the Mackie site to see if it works for you. Just be aware that you will actually have to USE the software to understand why it's such an incredible value.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent UI design and functionality,
This review is from: Mackie Tracktion 2 Digital Audio Software
I've used lots of media production software over the years -- going back to Macromedia Soundedit 16, Director, Photoshop, Illustrator, various 3D modeling packages, and more recently Reason and Sonar. This product, Tracktion, stands up strongly among them all in terms of design and functionality.
User interface design is a subtle art, and it can make or break an application. It doesn't matter how many features you pack into an application, if the UI is awkward, confusing, inconsistent, creates extra work, and/or fights you every step of the way, even the most feature-rich application will be next to useless. It can make the difference between spending an afternoon in frustrating struggle, or spending an afternoon laying down tracks and getting s**t done. Most of the products I've mentioned fall into the second category and provide usable, well organized interfaces (with a couple sad exceptions). Tracktion is definitely among the best. One thing to note here is that you will not find any shading effects, realistic-looking knobs and sliders, or metallic surfaces. This UI is built from flat areas of color with simple outlines. But this isn't about looks. It's about functionality. As Han Solo said, "she may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts."
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Program,
By Gordon K (Pacific Northwest) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mackie Tracktion 2 Digital Audio Software
After wearing out two sets of heads on my tape-based digital multitrack recorder, it was time to move to tapeless recording. I've been running a Mackie mixer for years. It's been very reliable, and the tech support was excellent, so I gave Tracktion a serious look. The reviews were good, and I wanted something that was built for musicians, not for computer jockeys.
Amazon's price was too good to pass up, so I ordered the program. It arrived promptly with regular shipping. I had help with the installation from a computer tech, and it went very smoothly. This is a very deep program, but the basics are easy. I've hit a few snags along the way, but Mackie's tech support has been excellent. My various emails and the one phone call I made to them were all answered promptly. (Initially, I also emailed the software distributor for tech help, but I never heard back from them.) My only complaint--and it's pretty minor--is that the plug-ins included in the program are not covered by the included manuals. You've got to get the info on those online from Mackie's website, but it's free. Still there are a lot of them--multi-band EQ's, various compressors, choruses, delays, guitar amp modeling--the list is pretty long. Overall this is an excellent value, and I'm very happy with my purchase.
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