When comparing Qtractor vs Tracktion 7, the Slant community recommends Qtractor for most people. In the question“What are the best DAWs? ” Qtractor is ranked 16th while Tracktion 7 is ranked 23rd.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Stable and fast
Pro Frequently updated
Pro Libre software
Comes with source code and you can modify it.
Pro Wide plugin support
Pro Powerful routing
Qtractor doesn't just have JACK support, it has JACK and a connections window built in and integrated. JACK allows for extremely powerful routing options.
Pro Nice interface
Pro Single screen interface
Everything that is needed is within easy reach, no deep diving in menus or pop up windows.
Pro Very compatible
Tracktion 5 is now compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Pro Racks
Self contained modular environment for hooking up processing chains of plugins or instruments in any way you want.
Pro Bundles with Melodyne for no cost
Melodyne is a pitch correction software that now comes free with Tracktion 5. At $60, Tracktion 5 with Melodyne costs about half as much as the standalone version of Melodyne.
Pro Multi-channel MIDI support
Multiple MIDI instruments can be recorded in different tracks at the same time.
Pro MIDI to audio feature
Traktion 5 now has a MIDI to audio function so users can quickly freeze MIDI notes and manipulate them as audio clips.
Cons
Con Only for Linux
Con Very clunky workflow
Adding tracks is clumsy and slow, multi-window interface is pretty unreliable.
Con Unstable
Crashes quickly and frequently.
Con Cluttered interface, not user friendly
Con Lack of drivers for Linux
There are no official drivers for any multi-channel audio interfaces, putting Linux users at a disadvantage.