I'm new to Waveform and this particular forum, as you probably know. Is there a list somewhere of who the Tracktion employees / representatives are on this forum? And what they roles are?
Would be nice to know. I've figured a couple out, but would be great to have a sticked post that said who people were.
Tracktion representatives?
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- KVRAF
- 1790 posts since 30 Dec, 2012
You've probably figured them all out thenNaenyn wrote:I've figured a couple out
TSC is Woody who runs the company
dRowAudio and FigBug are the Waveform devs
Wolfram Franke is the Acktion synth dev (I do a bit of this as well but not really the DSP side)
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 1000 posts since 26 Sep, 2013 from The Frozen North
Wow, I hadn't realized you guys were such a small shop. That's really impressive, considering what you've accomplished. Thanks for the info .. and keep up the great work!
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- KVRist
- 238 posts since 24 Sep, 2005
Ditto!Naenyn wrote:Wow, I hadn't realized you guys were such a small shop. That's really impressive, considering what you've accomplished. Thanks for the info .. and keep up the great work!
Thanks for posting the micro roster Dave.
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- KVRer
- 6 posts since 17 Dec, 2006
Yes, extremely impressed on how efficient and accomplished the small staff is there at Tracktion.
Plus they develop and maintain Waveform on 3 different platforms: macOS, Windows and Linux.
Very dedicated, knowledgeable, devoted people.
I have been using and loving Tracktion as my main DAW, even though I own Cubase, Ableton, Reason, Studio One, Reaper
I just 'discovered' Tracktion this year. For me, Tracktion Waveform is so fast and immediate to get things done and very low computer overhead. Very efficient and quick.
Ableton is still unique for the things it can do (i.e. Session View, Push controller) but I don't like Ableton's Arrangement View, nor Ableton's limited audio file editing.
Studio One is indeed very nice and I like it for (deep and complex) Audio Editing. (I basically use Studio One as an in-depth Audio Editor).
I don't really record any live instruments. For me, it's all loops, samples and VSTIs (synths/samplers).
Honestly, overall, the key differential (of what Waveform has) for me is the ability to Play multiple edits / tabs / songs simultaneously. I'm doing a lot of ambient / minimal beats stuff and I don't think there are any other DAWs that allow simultaneous playback of multiple songs (edits / tabs) at the same time:
- One 'song' has the drums / bass lines
- Another 'song' has synth pads / non-beat ambient sonics (that are not beat or even tempo dependent)
- The other 'song' has transitions
All can be interchanged and played live. Thus there isn't really ever a final song. It all evolves and changes as it goes forward. 'Similar but Different' than how DJ's go from A to B with Traktor, Serato and Rekordbox.
That is the key differentiating feature for me. It's like each song is it's own 'Session'. Allows me to do experimental, sparse, 'never the same' mixes of sounds and beats, even with different BPMs between the Songs and having them playback at the same time (with different BPMs/tempos sometimes).
I know that's kind of unique, but no other DAW allows simultaneous playback of different 'songs' / 'sessions'.
At some point I'm going to contact the DEVs (or I guess I am doing that now) that they should consider for the inevitable Version X to consider an Overview Tab that allows Playback, Song Master Levels / Mixer, BPM / BPM Adjust and Nudge, Sync and CrossFade A/B Channels so that the Next Gen of Producers / DJs can blur the line between Live Performance and DJing. It's nearly all there already, just needs a Overview Tab to mix multiple songs / edits at the same time and save them as a Set.
Tracktion has an uphill Marketing challenge of competing in a crowded field. The partnership with Roli and Blocks was a good move.
The big question is: where are the opportunities that translate into someone first trying and later purchasing Waveform. New entrants (to music) such as individuals / hobbyists / DIY trying the Roli Blocks was a good move.
Converting over established Recording Studios / established Music Producers (Electronic, Hip Hip, Pop, Film Scores) is going to be tough because Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic, Studio One have an embedded base and generally deliver the goods -- people are invested in that already. Reason is obviously on the way out (IMHO) - they locked themselves into quirkiness and tiny screens. Dr. Rex. oh, come on, there are better ways to do that now.
Ableton is nearly a religion. Reaper is always cool, but the VST Wrapper looks like crap.
In the old days, electronic music producers would start with FLStudio because it was easy to crack and get a copy (I'm told). Actually I own FLStudio and their Midi Editor / Piano Roll was one of the original best one's that allowed people to create with or without playing a keyboard.
Tracktion is looking to see where their market opportunities are and I think they could consider/evaluating an 'out-of-the box' pro-active approach of creating a 'new market' of DJs that want to be Producers and Producers that want to be Live DJs. I think the Waveform product / technology 'engine' can do it all. 'Creating a new market in DJ-land' can get complicated though: because traditionally DJ software has/had 'platters' and the vendors all sell/design for hardware (it's inter-linked). Current DJing is largely DJ hardware and software. There's an appeal to the physical hardware 'in hand'. They say Pioneer is the standard.
My proposition is a Waveform X (DAW) that lends itself to Live performance and creation so it would likely start with an Underground approach, contests and events. Certain artists and schools would be given the Waveform X beta (90-day expiration) to show them that a) they don't need DJ software and b) they can constantly mix in their own creations (different edits / tabs / sessions) beyond the limits of what DJ software can do and what Ableton can do. (starting with Ambient, experimental, art schools, fringe versus common 4-4 heavy beats oriented music). -- Needs to create or 'tack on' to it's own creative (social) Scene / Crowd'
Reality is that 'this all costs money' so probably best to tie in the promotion campaign and events with established DJ media / schools / venues (starting in Europe and Urban areas). Needs to show 'what can now be done differently' and generate a viral buzz.
Anyway, more on that (from me) later.
Thanks Tracktion and Tracktion users
Ira
San Jose, CA
USA
Plus they develop and maintain Waveform on 3 different platforms: macOS, Windows and Linux.
Very dedicated, knowledgeable, devoted people.
I have been using and loving Tracktion as my main DAW, even though I own Cubase, Ableton, Reason, Studio One, Reaper
I just 'discovered' Tracktion this year. For me, Tracktion Waveform is so fast and immediate to get things done and very low computer overhead. Very efficient and quick.
Ableton is still unique for the things it can do (i.e. Session View, Push controller) but I don't like Ableton's Arrangement View, nor Ableton's limited audio file editing.
Studio One is indeed very nice and I like it for (deep and complex) Audio Editing. (I basically use Studio One as an in-depth Audio Editor).
I don't really record any live instruments. For me, it's all loops, samples and VSTIs (synths/samplers).
Honestly, overall, the key differential (of what Waveform has) for me is the ability to Play multiple edits / tabs / songs simultaneously. I'm doing a lot of ambient / minimal beats stuff and I don't think there are any other DAWs that allow simultaneous playback of multiple songs (edits / tabs) at the same time:
- One 'song' has the drums / bass lines
- Another 'song' has synth pads / non-beat ambient sonics (that are not beat or even tempo dependent)
- The other 'song' has transitions
All can be interchanged and played live. Thus there isn't really ever a final song. It all evolves and changes as it goes forward. 'Similar but Different' than how DJ's go from A to B with Traktor, Serato and Rekordbox.
That is the key differentiating feature for me. It's like each song is it's own 'Session'. Allows me to do experimental, sparse, 'never the same' mixes of sounds and beats, even with different BPMs between the Songs and having them playback at the same time (with different BPMs/tempos sometimes).
I know that's kind of unique, but no other DAW allows simultaneous playback of different 'songs' / 'sessions'.
At some point I'm going to contact the DEVs (or I guess I am doing that now) that they should consider for the inevitable Version X to consider an Overview Tab that allows Playback, Song Master Levels / Mixer, BPM / BPM Adjust and Nudge, Sync and CrossFade A/B Channels so that the Next Gen of Producers / DJs can blur the line between Live Performance and DJing. It's nearly all there already, just needs a Overview Tab to mix multiple songs / edits at the same time and save them as a Set.
Tracktion has an uphill Marketing challenge of competing in a crowded field. The partnership with Roli and Blocks was a good move.
The big question is: where are the opportunities that translate into someone first trying and later purchasing Waveform. New entrants (to music) such as individuals / hobbyists / DIY trying the Roli Blocks was a good move.
Converting over established Recording Studios / established Music Producers (Electronic, Hip Hip, Pop, Film Scores) is going to be tough because Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic, Studio One have an embedded base and generally deliver the goods -- people are invested in that already. Reason is obviously on the way out (IMHO) - they locked themselves into quirkiness and tiny screens. Dr. Rex. oh, come on, there are better ways to do that now.
Ableton is nearly a religion. Reaper is always cool, but the VST Wrapper looks like crap.
In the old days, electronic music producers would start with FLStudio because it was easy to crack and get a copy (I'm told). Actually I own FLStudio and their Midi Editor / Piano Roll was one of the original best one's that allowed people to create with or without playing a keyboard.
Tracktion is looking to see where their market opportunities are and I think they could consider/evaluating an 'out-of-the box' pro-active approach of creating a 'new market' of DJs that want to be Producers and Producers that want to be Live DJs. I think the Waveform product / technology 'engine' can do it all. 'Creating a new market in DJ-land' can get complicated though: because traditionally DJ software has/had 'platters' and the vendors all sell/design for hardware (it's inter-linked). Current DJing is largely DJ hardware and software. There's an appeal to the physical hardware 'in hand'. They say Pioneer is the standard.
My proposition is a Waveform X (DAW) that lends itself to Live performance and creation so it would likely start with an Underground approach, contests and events. Certain artists and schools would be given the Waveform X beta (90-day expiration) to show them that a) they don't need DJ software and b) they can constantly mix in their own creations (different edits / tabs / sessions) beyond the limits of what DJ software can do and what Ableton can do. (starting with Ambient, experimental, art schools, fringe versus common 4-4 heavy beats oriented music). -- Needs to create or 'tack on' to it's own creative (social) Scene / Crowd'
Reality is that 'this all costs money' so probably best to tie in the promotion campaign and events with established DJ media / schools / venues (starting in Europe and Urban areas). Needs to show 'what can now be done differently' and generate a viral buzz.
Anyway, more on that (from me) later.
Thanks Tracktion and Tracktion users
Ira
San Jose, CA
USA
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- KVRAF
- 3735 posts since 17 Sep, 2016
I say these guys produce like a much larger team. Especially considering they support 3 OS platforms, while there are a few large companies still stuck on one, LOL!iwaiwa wrote:Yes, extremely impressed on how efficient and accomplished the small staff is there at Tracktion.
Plus they develop and maintain Waveform on 3 different platforms: macOS, Windows and Linux.
Very dedicated, knowledgeable, devoted people.
I think you have made some good points and many (not quoted here to save space) reflect my impressions as well. I also use Ableton and Studio One. I discovered Waveform last year when I was looking for some additional MIDI tools, tried the demo, and was immediately sold on it!I have been using and loving Tracktion as my main DAW, even though I own Cubase, Ableton, Reason, Studio One, Reaper
In addition to Ableton being nearly a religion, it is also one of the biggest schools for music production on the net, if you add up all the video tutorials available. Probably second to FL studio.
I think that type of viral marketing accelerates under its own momentum once a critical mass is reached in the community. When a new producer wants to learn a new technique, they can usually find a good video (or three).
I think that the existing audio engine in Traction is capable of supporting a wide variety of users. As far as triggering loops, there is already the multi-browser window ability for playing back multiple samples at once in sync. With the addition of a UI wrapper for this workflow, Waveform may be able to expand to a live performance role with push-button controllers. Probably some untapped potential there, all you need is a matrix style session panel for samples that can be mapped to triggers (just implement it more like Bitwig did, inline with the tracks, and not like Live with a separate arrangement view).
Windows 10 and too many plugins