When it’s time to dig in and actually record something is when you’ll realize how different Tracktion 3 is from other audio software. If you’ve never recorded audio into your computer, you’ll be amazed at how quickly Tracktion 3 lets you get going - creating real music within minutes. That’s because unlike most other music software, which is designed around analog mixer concepts and routing, Tracktion 3 is truly different. It uses a simple, single-screen interface for all basic recording and editing operations - with a property panel that follows your every move, providing pertinent information for the task at hand.
A CLEAN SINGLE-SCREEN INTERFACE
The reason Tracktion 3 is so much faster than other applications for getting your music down is because its interface uses a signal-flow paradigm for everything. Inputs are on the left side of the screen; Audio and MIDI clips are in the middle. Effects and outputs are on the right. Want to record something? Just drag the audio or MIDI instrument icon to whatever track you like and hit Record (using the convenient block of transport buttons in the lower right-hand corner). Your audio or MIDI input is then recorded as a “clip” within the track, and can be edited, moved, copied, pasted, etc., much more easily than on other systems. Want to record tons of distinct inputs at once - like say, a full band with backup singers? No worries. Use the “assign all inputs to consecutive tracks” shortcut and you’re ready to roll.
UNLIMITED TRACK COUNT
One of Tracktion’s biggest conveniences when recording is simply giving you more recording canvas to work with. That’s because, unlike many other affordable audio recording programs, Tracktion 3 places NO predetermined limits on the number of tracks you can record (or the number of effects you can use). In fact, the only limitation is your host computer’s innate processing power. And since Tracktion 3 takes full advantage of dual core/dual processor CPUs, you’ll finally be rewarded for buying that screaming new Mac or PC - you know, the one that you’ll be paying off for the next four years.
SAFE RECORD
Ever have an assistant accidentally stop your live recording as he went to play solitaire? Or has your cat ever walked across your keyboard to ruin your perfect take? Never again. In the category of “Why didn’t someone think of this sooner?”, Tracktion 3 introduces Safe Recording. With this feature enabled, recording doesn’t stop until you enter a customizable key command. No more babysitting live recordings at the club gig; just start it rolling and ignore until the third encore is (finally) over.
LOOP RECORDING
Got a client who can't sing their way out of a wet paper bag? Or perhaps an overzealous lead guitar player? A white rapper? No problem. In addition to normal recording mode and punch-in mode, Tracktion includes "Loop Record Mode" which makes it easy to record multiple passes of audio or MIDI and compile the best of each into the perfect take.
64-BIT, 192KHZ-CAPABLE MIX ENGINE
On a technical note, when recording, Tracktion 3 also sounds better than competing audio software. That’s thanks to a High-Definition 64-bit Math mixing option, which improves headroom and eliminates distortion through the summing bus. This feature goes a long way to guaranteeing that the only distortion in your tracks is what you put there - on purpose. Additionally, Tracktion 3 comes ready for 192kHz-compatible audio interfaces like the Onyx 1200F, and Onyx 400F - giving you the ultimate in high-definition digital audio.
