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MultitrackStudio vs Soundation
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.
Free plan iPhoneMacWindows
MultitrackStudio covers recording, editing, sequencing, mixing, and plugin workflows across desktop and iPad devices. The main tier differences are track, channel, and device capacity, with free Lite and paid Standard and Pro licenses.
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Free plan Web
Choose Soundation for browser-based music production, shared project work, and a large sound library, with a free plan available. Look elsewhere if you need high-quality MP3 or WAV export without a paid account, or commercial rights for Gennie samples.
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| MultitrackStudio | Soundation | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Soundation Education: $360 a year |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Maker | MultitrackStudio | Soundation |
| Website | multitrackstudio.com | soundation.com |
| On audio editing software | #40 of 131 | #44 of 131 |
MultitrackStudio: what it does well
- Records audio and MIDI with loop recording
- Non-destructive editing and unlimited undo
- MIDI piano roll and notation editors
- Supports AU, CLAP, VST, and VSTi plugins
- Desktop license works on all customer computers
What to know first
- Lite is limited to three tracks
- iPad edition supports up to 16 tracks without Pro Extension
- Non-Pro desktop editions support up to two recording channels
- Privacy page could not be opened
Soundation: what it does well
- Runs in a browser without a software download.
- Supports real-time collaboration in shared projects.
- Includes more than 20,000 sounds and presets.
- Provides 12 software instruments.
- Free users can export MP3 files.
What to know first
- High-quality MP3 and WAV export requires a paid account.
- Gennie samples cannot be used commercially or monetized.
- Education subscriptions are required per teacher.
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