Mackie's Tracktion is a newcomer to the Audio/MIDI multitrack DAW
scene, but its one-window interface and powerful features have earned
it a lot of respect — especially when it comes free with some
interfaces and cost well under $100. Tracktion 2 is here now and
sweetens the deal without sacrificing the elegance of the interface:
- 64-bit mix engine
- Lots of bundled effects and instruments (mda, Acuma, Raw Materials, IK Multimedia, etc.)
- Bundled loops and samples
- More powerful MIDI editor
- Eight aux sends and returns
- More comprehensive keyboard control and MIDI control of filters
- Improved external sync support
- Full integration with Mackie Control Universal and C4
- More flexible/customizable GUI and metering, color schemes
The bundled effects and instruments, though mostly free or
limited-edition, should round out the package nicely. Here's a case
where some evolutionary improvements may be just perfect.
Pricing and availability is TBD, so stay tuned. (No images yet, sorry!)