MixPad

MixPad

NCH Software
SoundCraft

SoundCraft

ArtCraft
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About

With MixPad multi-track recording and mixing software, you can access all the power of professional recording and mixing equipment through a single platform that streamlines the process and makes mixing a breeze. Get the MixPad free multitrack recording software for non-commercial use only. If you are using it at home, you can download the free version. Mix an unlimited number of audio, music, sounds, and voice tracks. Record single or multiple tracks simultaneously. Load any audio file; more supported formats than any other mixer. Add audio effects including EQ, compression, reverb and more. Includes a royalty-free sound effect and music library with hundreds of clips to use in your productions. Craft your own beats or start with a sample pattern using beat designer. VST plugin support for added studio effects and instruments. Very low latency, ASIO support for sample accurate recording. Supports sample rates from 6 kHz to 96 kHz.

About

SoundCraft is an open-source digital audio workstation for recording, editing, arranging and mixing audio. Its Edit window supports multitrack arrangement, playlists, comping, fades and tempo maps; the Mix window provides channel strips, buses, sends, automation and plugins. Users can record audio and MIDI, edit MIDI in piano-roll and score views, import common audio formats, and bounce mixes or stems. CLAP, VST3 and Audio Unit plugins are supported, and a CLI, JSON control channel and MCP server expose commands for scripts and AI agents. Native releases are available for macOS, Windows and Linux; FreeBSD and a browser-based WebAssembly build are also documented. It is aimed at audio engineers, musicians, producers and developers working on music, recording, mixing, soundtracks or other multitrack audio. SoundCraft is currently labeled pre-alpha, with development ongoing.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Content creators, musicians and anyone looking for multi-track mixing and recording solution to create and mix audio productions

Audience

Audio engineers, musicians, music producers, and developers working on recording, editing, mixing, soundtracks, and other multitrack audio projects.

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$80
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

$0
Free to download. The source code is dual-licensed under MIT or Apache-2.0.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 4.5 / 5
design 4.5 / 5
support 4.5 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • I've tried various other "usual suspect" DAWs, but I keep coming back to MixPad, and its optional companion WavePad. Very intuitive, easy GUI to work with. OK, maybe not as technically featured as Ableton, but honestly, unless I needed very specific tech functions to develop a project, MixPad covers 90% of the types of features and options I usually use. It's quick, modest resource consumption, very easy to get started even if you've never used a DAW before, and certainly very affordable. Studio One, for example, does have some interesting tech features, but even just to get started requires jumping through multiple flaming hoops to "hear" your first track.
  • Ease of use. No pushing you to buy all features work well. Simple clear but by no means lacking. Couldn’t ask for more.

Cons

  • The one unwanted "feature" I have noticed with MixPad is there seems no way to avoid an apparent internal signal amplitude limiting, the consequence of which is that if there are multiple tracks with strong signals, the entire production drops in volume, resulting in sometimes weird unwanted modulation of the mix. A lot of time has vanished into trying to "balance" all the different tracks in a production edit so they can work together without that modulation. My productions usually have 12 - 16 tracks, sometimes with somewhat unusual mixes to create the desired outcome.
  • None the only con is there is no con it’s that simple.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

NCH Software
Founded: 1993
Australia
www.nch.com.au/mixpad/index.html

Company Information

ArtCraft
github.com/storytold/soundcraft

Alternatives

Mixcraft

Mixcraft

Acoustica

Alternatives

Ableton Live

Ableton Live

Ableton
AV Music Morpher

AV Music Morpher

Music Morpher

Categories

Audio Editing Supported
Audio Recording Supported

Categories

Integrations

Claude Not Supported
Dropbox Supported
Google Drive Supported
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Not Supported
SoundCloud Supported
YouTube Supported

Integrations

Claude Supported
Dropbox Not Supported
Google Drive Not Supported
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Supported
SoundCloud Not Supported
YouTube Not Supported
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