A Mac DAW that gets out of your way.
Record, arrange, and mix on one timeline. Everything is where you'd expect, so you spend your time on the music.
Founding member beta — $99 instead of $149. Invites go out in order.
Bit-perfect 64-bit audio · Plays the plugins you already own · Apple Silicon native
What makes Neutral Tracks different.
The reasons to switch. The basics are all here too.
Out of your way
Everything is where you'd reach for it.
Every action sits in the menu, the right-click menu, and a shortcut — the same everywhere. Sensible defaults, simple routing, nothing to hunt for.
Crash protection
A plugin crash can't take down your session.
Every plugin runs in its own process. If one crashes, it restarts on its own and the session keeps playing. Bad plugins are caught before they load.
Any plugin
The plugins you already own work here.
VST3 and Audio Unit, instruments and effects — the formats professional plugins ship in.
Transparent sound
Your audio comes back exactly as it went in.
Bypass every plugin and nothing changes. The audio runs in 64-bit, so nothing degrades along the way. Verified on every build.
ARA editing
Edit pitch and timing in place.
Full ARA2 support. Pitch and timing editors work right on the clip — no bouncing, no round-trips.
Native to the Mac
Fast, lean, and easy on the eyes.
Built with macOS frameworks, not ported. It opens fast, stays small, and follows your system appearance — light, dark, or high contrast.
And everything else you'd expect: record and comp takes, draw automation, meter loudness and peaks, arrange and export on one timeline.
There's no subscription — you buy Neutral Tracks once and own it.
Every invite starts with a 30-day free trial. Every feature included.
Founding member beta — $99 instead of $149. Invites go out in order.
The founding member price is $99. The license is yours forever.
It's $149 after the beta. Major versions are paid upgrades — your license keeps working either way.
Neutral Tracks
Bring your own plugins — Neutral Tracks hosts them. Record, arrange, mix, and export on one timeline.
$149 $99 Founding member price
- Per-plugin crash protection
- VST3, AU & ARA2 hosting
- LUFS metering
- 64-bit null-testable audio engine
- Unlimited tracks, 3 activations
- Free updates until the next major version
Frequently asked questions
Is this a subscription?
No. Neutral Tracks is a perpetual license — buy it once, own it forever. You get free updates until the next major version. Major version upgrades are a paid upgrade. Your license never expires, even if you skip upgrades.
What are the system requirements?
macOS 15 or later on Apple Silicon (M1 or later). Intel Macs are not supported.
What plugins does it support?
VST3, Audio Unit, and ARA2. If you own it, it works here — synths, effects, instruments, and pitch editors.
How many computers can I install it on?
Each license includes 3 activations. Studio desktop, laptop, and a spare.
Can I try it before buying?
Yes — once your invite arrives. Invites go out from the waitlist in order, and the trial gives you 30 days with every feature unlocked, including save. No credit card required.
Can I import projects from other DAWs?
You can import audio files (WAV, AIFF, MP3, FLAC) and MIDI files. Project file import from Logic, Ableton, etc. is not supported — those formats are proprietary.