NextStudio

A new open source DAW for Linux, Mac OS and Windows

Features

Track Management

The track management feature in our system provides users with a range of tools to manage their audio and MIDI tracks. With this feature, users can add tracks to their projects, including audio, MIDI, and folder tracks. The folder tracks enable users to better organize their tracks and keep their projects tidy. Additionally, users can sort their tracks in various ways and expand folder tracks to view their contents. The expand, minimize, and resize options for tracks provide flexibility to adjust the tracks' display to the user's needs. Overall, the track management feature aims to simplify the audio and MIDI track organization process for users.

Track Management

Content Browser

Track Management

Our system features a Content Browser, which provides users with a user-friendly interface for managing their project's media content. The Content Browser includes a Preview Samples option that allows users to preview their media files before adding them to their project. Additionally, users can add media files to their project via drag and drop or by double-clicking on the files. The system also allows users to organize their media files by assigning color tags to them, making it easy to categorize and find files based on their associated tags. Overall, the Content Browser feature aims to simplify the process of managing media content for users, by providing a range of useful tools for organizing and accessing their files quickly and easily.

Song Editor

The Song Editor feature allows users to create and edit music tracks within our system. With the Song Editor, users can select, deselect, move, resize, copy, duplicate, transpose, or delete music clips, making it easy to customize and manipulate their tracks. Additionally, the Song Editor includes a range selection tool, which allows users to select and edit multiple clips within a specified range, streamlining the editing process and saving time. Overall, the Song Editor feature provides users with a comprehensive set of tools for creating and editing music tracks, offering a range of useful features for customizing and refining their compositions.

Track Management

Effects & Automation

Track Management

The Effects & Automation feature provides users with a range of powerful tools for enhancing their music tracks. With this feature, users can insert various effects, such as the Delay plugin, on specific parts of their tracks, allowing them to create unique sounds and effects. Additionally, users can add automation points to their tracks, which they can then move, delete, or adjust in terms of curve steepness, providing fine control over the track's various elements. The feature also includes range selection tools, which allow users to select and edit multiple automation points within a specified range, streamlining the editing process and saving time. Overall, the Effects & Automation feature offers a comprehensive set of tools for customizing and refining music tracks, giving users the flexibility and control they need to create unique and compelling compositions.

Instruments & MIDI

Users can insert instrument plugins on MIDI tracks and play them using either a MIDI keyboard or a PC keyboard. Additionally, the system supports the use of VST3 plugins, allowing users to customize their instrument library and create unique sounds. The feature also includes the ability to add MIDI clips to tracks and a Piano Roll Editor, providing a user-friendly interface for composing and editing music tracks. With the Piano Roll Editor, users can insert, move, resize, copy, duplicate, transpose, or delete individual notes, providing fine control over the track's various elements. The feature also includes a Velocity editor, which allows users to adjust the velocity of individual notes, adding depth and nuance to their compositions.

Track Management

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Creating NextStudio, an open source digital audio workstation (DAW), requires time, dedication, and passion. Although it's not my primary income source, your generous donations allow me to allocate more resources to its development, enhancing the software's quality. Your support helps me realize the full potential of NextStudio, and I'm grateful for your help.

The moment the foundation of NextStudio is solidly in place, I can assure you that I have a plethora of innovative ideas waiting to be implemented. My vision is to create a DAW that is not only a powerfuli and easy to use tool for music production, but also an inspiring playground for creative minds, encouraging collaboration and fostering the creation of awe-inspiring music.

With your backing, we can transform NextStudio into a powerful and inspiring tool for music production, fostering collaboration and creativity. Thank you for believing in this project and being part of the journey.

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