Tracktion 3 - Reviews - Music Tech Magazine

Mackie took on the big boys with Tracktion and its alternative approach to music production, but can Tracktion 3 punch above its weight? Hollin Jones takes the strain...

Price: £219.00
Manufacturer: Mackie
Website: http://www.mackie.com

Mackie may be best known for its mixers and live sound equipment, but in recent years it has diversified into software and plug-ins. Believing that existing music software was over-complicated for some users, the company created Tracktion, an affordable alternative to Cubase, Pro Tools and others.

Score: 8

This review first appeared in Music Tech Magazine issue 54
Filed under Mackie, Software

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