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MASCHINE vs Sound Studio
Both stand on audio editing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid MacWindows
Pick MASCHINE if you want a production system with sampling, arranging, instruments, effects, and DAW plug-in support. The update-only plan is for Maschine 2 users; the plan including Maschine Central costs $109 a month.
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Sound Studio offers broad recording, editing, effects, format, and automation support for Mac. Check the operating-system requirement and hardware limits before choosing it.
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| MASCHINE | Sound Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Individual License: £39.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | MASCHINE | Sound Studio |
| Website | native-instruments.com | felttip.com |
| On audio editing software | #109 of 131 | #113 of 131 |
MASCHINE: what it does well
- Includes Ideas, Arrangement, Mixer, and Sampler views
- Stem separation identifies bass, drums, vocals, and other elements
- Can be used as a standalone app or DAW plug-in
- Mouse MIDI editing works without a controller
- Activated installations can be used offline
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Download and activation require an internet connection
- The update-only plan is for Maschine 2 users
Sound Studio: what it does well
- Digitizes tapes and vinyl and records live performances
- Multitrack recording with two-channel support
- Wide selection of audio effects and equalizers
- Supports many common audio file formats
- AudioUnit, AppleScript, and Automator support
What to know first
- Requires macOS Sonoma 14.6 or later
- Track capacity depends on processor and memory
- No free plan
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