I’m a 12.5 pro owner and I’ve been trying out 13 free.
I haven’t noticed missing anything so far which makes me wonder what exactly the pro version of 13 offers that I might actually use?
Clip launcher I don’t care about.
Tracktion plugins I have already.
Instruments I never use.
I only ever really use EZ drummer 3 and sometimes EZ keys. So a little midi, not much.
Is there any reason at all to upgrade?
I’m using 13 free because I assume the engine has been improved over 12.5. Maybe some subtle graphic improvements?
12.5 to 13
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- KVRian
- 508 posts since 15 Nov, 2012 from Arkansas, USA
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 508 posts since 15 Nov, 2012 from Arkansas, USA
I guess I'm seeing it correctly then. Waveform 13 free is as good as Waveform 13. Only missing instruments that I would never need or use?
If that is true this is the best deal out there! I'm pretty impressed with the DAW overall.
If that is true this is the best deal out there! I'm pretty impressed with the DAW overall.
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- KVRAF
- 1594 posts since 9 Jan, 2018
I'm a Pro user, so really can't answer as I don't know what Free offers, and I know the Tracktion website has been redone so I don't know where to point you for this, but...
Yes: the Pro version comes with a ton of plugins, synths, accessories, loops, etc.
Free, however, does not limit you in terms of what plugins you can or can't use, has an unlimited number of tracks, and basically allows you all the flexibility of the Pro version. With Free, you can always add the missing components over time, too, as your needs change.
Yes: the Pro version comes with a ton of plugins, synths, accessories, loops, etc.
Free, however, does not limit you in terms of what plugins you can or can't use, has an unlimited number of tracks, and basically allows you all the flexibility of the Pro version. With Free, you can always add the missing components over time, too, as your needs change.
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- KVRAF
- 4886 posts since 3 Jan, 2003 from Vancouver
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 508 posts since 15 Nov, 2012 from Arkansas, USA
Just checking to see if I'm missing something.
I have 12.5 pro, trying out 13 to see if the engine is better or if there are any other improvements.
It would seem in my case that there is no reason to upgrade.
I have 12.5 pro, trying out 13 to see if the engine is better or if there are any other improvements.
It would seem in my case that there is no reason to upgrade.
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- KVRAF
- 1594 posts since 9 Jan, 2018
I definitely prefer 13 over 12.5...and much more over 12.
If Free has everything you need, stay there! If not, there's more you can add to Free later at minimal cost
If Free has everything you need, stay there! If not, there's more you can add to Free later at minimal cost
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and even Deezer, whatever the hell Deezer is.
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Scrubbing Monkeys Scrubbing Monkeys https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=397259 - KVRAF
- 1837 posts since 21 Apr, 2017 from Bahia, Brazil
I am considering upgrade from 12. What do you like more.Watchful wrote: Wed Jun 12, 2024 11:56 pm I definitely prefer 13 over 12.5...and much more over 12.
If Free has everything you need, stay there! If not, there's more you can add to Free later at minimal cost
We jumped the fence because it was a fence not be cause the grass was greener.
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- KVRAF
- 1594 posts since 9 Jan, 2018
12 was very buggy and glitchy for me and I went back to v11 for a while. 12.5 fixed those bugs and glitches.
However, 13 is better than 12.5, in terms of stability and workflow. I really enjoy it, and haven't even explored some of its new features yet.
However, 13 is better than 12.5, in terms of stability and workflow. I really enjoy it, and haven't even explored some of its new features yet.
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and even Deezer, whatever the hell Deezer is.
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- KVRAF
- 3232 posts since 21 May, 2010
The details for the expansions would indicate what features or functions are disabled or missing in W13 Free compared to Pro:
https://www.tracktion.com/products/wave ... expansions
https://www.tracktion.com/products/wave ... expansions
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- KVRAF
- 3232 posts since 21 May, 2010
This is good to hear. I took a chance and upgraded to W13 without demoing after I received the 50% off email.Watchful wrote: Thu Jun 13, 2024 12:52 pm However, 13 is better than 12.5, in terms of stability and workflow. I really enjoy it, and haven't even explored some of its new features yet.
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- KVRAF
- 1704 posts since 15 Aug, 2003 from Indianapolis
Groove Doctor is missing from the free version. Not sure what else...
Keep in mind, if you're running a trial, you may be using the Pro version and not realize it until the time is up.
Keep in mind, if you're running a trial, you may be using the Pro version and not realize it until the time is up.