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NanoStudio 2 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 iPhoneMac
NanoStudio 2 combines sequencing, instruments, sampling and mixing tools for Apple devices. Check the audio-track omission and instrument limits before choosing it for a particular workflow.
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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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| NanoStudio 2 | Soundation | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Soundation Education: $360 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Soundation |
| Website | blipinteractive.co.uk | soundation.com |
| On audio editing software | #48 of 131 | #44 of 131 |
NanoStudio 2: what it does well
- Free download with optional in-app purchases
- Includes Obsidian and Slate instruments
- Supports external AUv3 instruments and effects
- Unlimited tracks are described by the maker
- Exports audio mixes and MIDI files
What to know first
- Single samples are limited to 32 MB
- Six instruments maximum without an in-app purchase
- Apple platforms only
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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