Best Music Production Software for Mac of 2024

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    Total Studio 3 Reviews

    Total Studio 3

    Ik Multimedia

    $499.99 one-time payment
    Total Studio 3 MAX, our most comprehensive edition of our popular music creation software suite, is now available. Total Studio 3 MAX includes 124 products that cover every stage of music production, including composing, designing, mixing and mastering. Total Studio 3 provides a complete solution to creating music in any style. It includes over 440GB rich, authentic sounds and 491 realistic FX. IK's most powerful music creation tools in one amazing bundle. More than 14,600 instruments with authentic sound quality in every style and genre. Instant inspiration with thousands upon thousands of presets by top engineers and artists. 56 plug-ins cover the entire creative process, from composition to mastering. You can adjust the tone, mix and master your music with over 480 effects. IK Product Manager allows for seamless installation and easy updates. This all-round collection will allow you to concentrate on your next musical project.
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    MixBox Reviews

    MixBox

    Ik Multimedia

    $299.99 one-time payment
    MixBox packs over 70 award-winning mixers and creative effects derived form SampleTank, AmpliTube, and T-RackS into a 500-series plug-in. MixBox allows you to create, save, and compare your own multiFX chains or channel strips. You can also choose from over 600 presets that will give your creativity a boost. MixBox is a powerful tool that combines a wide range of effects with a powerful workflow to enhance your mixes, whether you use it in your favorite DAW. MixBox allows you to choose from over 70 effects to create a custom processor chains in one "rack". 8 slots per rack allow you to design the channel strips you want and then save it for later reference. You can quickly assemble chains using a drag-and-drop workflow and get to work shaping your music right from one central computer. MixBox allows you to collaborate with other users on different systems or DAWs, thanks to all the effects that are in one plug-in.
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    AmpliTube Reviews

    AmpliTube

    Ik Multimedia

    $149.99 one-time payment
    Captures the sound, feel, and vibe of more than 400 of the most sought after guitar & bass gear. Official gear from icons such as Fender®, Mesa/Boogie®, Orange®, Slash and Joe Satriani. All your favorite stomps, amps and cabs can be accessed through one interface. An 8-track recorder with DAW, looper and tuner, as well as practice tools, live features, and a tuner. Use it as an AAX/VST/AU plug-in to create amazing guitar tracks wherever you are. AmpliTube's DIM™, VIR™, and IK's VIR™, technology allow you to capture the tone and feel of each piece of gear like never before. A drag-and-drop signal chain allows for up to 57 simultaneous models and series/parallel routing. The blended DI signal also supports unprecedented creativity. The new Volumetric Impulse Response transforms every cabinet in AmpliTube 5, with more than 143,000 impulse response measurements.
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    Syntronik Reviews

    Syntronik

    Ik Multimedia

    $299.99 one-time payment
    Syntronik, a cutting-edge virtual synthesizer, raises the bar in sound quality. It combines the most advanced sampling techniques with a new hybrid model and synthesis engine. Syntronik contains 17 incredible Synths. You can purchase them as a set or separately. There are over 2,000 preset sounds that cover a wide range of 38 vintage synthesizers. Syntronik's synth engine goes beyond traditional sampling thanks a brand-new analog modeled filter section that was created by IK, the pioneer of virtual circuit modeling. This is combined with DRIFT™, a proprietary technology that accurately reproduces the behavior of oscillators in real hardware synths. Syntronik is the ultimate source for inspiration.
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    T-RackS Reviews

    T-RackS

    Ik Multimedia

    $499.99 one-time payment
    The ultimate mixing and mastering suite is here for studio professionals and producers. You are only a click away from powerful processing and effortless mixing, mastering and recording. T-RackS 5 Max for Mac/PC includes 38 modules that include compressors, limiters, equalizers, channel strips and more. The gear was modeled after the most sought-after production equipment and selected for its unique sound quality. T-RackS MAX is a must have set of tools for musicians, engineers, and producers who want to create single tracks or full mixes using some of the most popular and best-selling plug ins. T-RackS Max is the best choice for building a serious in the-box setup. It is also the most affordable solution on the market. This means that you get a complete recording studio at a price that won't break your bank.
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    ARC System Reviews

    ARC System

    Ik Multimedia

    $199.99 one-time payment
    ARC System 3 combines a highly accurate measurement microphone, analysis software, and correction plug-ins to improve your monitoring in any room. You can work faster, more easily, and feel confident that you are hearing your music. Your music will sound great wherever it goes. ARC 3 features a faster and easier calibration process, a stunning new correction algorithm, and a new, efficient GUI. This allows you to focus on your music and create audio that can be translated to any system easily. Measurement microphone, room analysis software, and correction plug-in. This plug-in improves stereo imaging and frequency balance in any room. You can create better mixes faster and with less expense than traditional room treatment. Virtual monitoring simulates the sound of common listening equipment. 3D room analysis produces a natural sound that is extremely accurate. Easy-to-use, step-by–step room analysis software makes it easy to set up. Advanced controls allow you to make precise corrections in any situation.
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    TDR Limiter 6 GE Reviews

    TDR Limiter 6 GE

    Tokyo Dawn Records

    €50 one-time payment
    TDR Limiter 6 GE - A modern dynamics compression and limiting toolkit that includes six specialized modules that can all be arranged in a variable order. They cover a wide range of applications, including delicate loudness control, as well as brutal brick-walling and creative mix bus crunching. Each module allows for the control of different types events from macro to micro and allows you to set the signal path. They can be combined to increase the perceived loudness of a mix, while maintaining superior musical fidelity, punch and excitement. The advanced true peak and EBU-R128 compliant loudness measuring section provides a clear insight into the signal's dynamics. Equal loudness bypass ensures that operators' auditory perception is not influenced by loudness differences. A selection of sensible starting points makes it possible to quickly and accurately maximize loudness.
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    TDR Kotelnikov Reviews

    TDR Kotelnikov

    Tokyo Dawn Records

    €50 one-time payment
    TDR Kotelnikov, a wideband dynamics processor, combines high fidelity dynamic range control and deep musical flexibility. Kotelnikov is a descendant from the venerable TDR Feedback Compressor product line. He has inherited many unique features, including a proven control scheme and individual release control for peak or RMS content. A user interface that is intuitive and powerful, state-of-the-art, high precision algorithms. Kotelnikov's sonic signature can be described as "stealthy" and allows for dramatic changes in dynamic range while preserving the original tone, sound, and punch of a musical signal. It is well-suited for stereo bus compression and other critical applications. The "Gentleman's Edition", (GE), adds many new features to the standard edition. The obvious is intuitive access to various equal loudness workflows, and the ability to specify ratios in a frequency-dependent fashion.
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    MFreeFXBundle Reviews

    MFreeFXBundle

    Melda Production

    €49 one-time payment
    MFreeFXBundle includes a collection of audio effects that are completely free. Although our commercial plugins have more features than most, they are still quite unique. You can purchase a license to extend the features of these plugins. You can download the software completely free of charge. Upgrade to the professional version. You can alter the size and style of the plug-ins. The sonogram feature can be accessed in the equalizers and analyzers. You can save, load, and organize your presets. Plugins can perform upsampling, which reduces aliasing. This is useful for improving sound quality. The plugins won't display the large red reminder box with the clickable logo at each GUI's bottom. All 112 MeldaProduction plugins are now V15.
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    DAW Cassette Reviews

    DAW Cassette

    Kleverb

    $39.99 one-time payment
    DAW Cassette recreates the 1980's magic era by imitating the sound of a tape recorder. It can simulate the sound of a tape deck, including distortion, noise, and wobble. Although there is no rational logic, the sound color gives us chills (or maybe it's the mullet hairstyle). Fresh. You can choose the cassetteness you prefer with the various controls for input/output gain and tape/motor/head quality. Look in the mirror to see your new mullet hairstyle. You can choose from three types of tape: Normal, Chrome, or Metal. Additional input gain, output gain, and dry/wet mixture parameters. There are many types of cassette tapes, as well Noise reduction emulation.
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    Knorr Reviews

    Knorr

    Kleverb

    $29.99 one-time payment
    Knorr is a plugin which adds intensity to monophonic low-frequency audio sources (like a bass). The algorithm adds overtones and distortion to existing sounds in a way that isn’t possible with normal filtering or distortion. The algorithm uses a combination filtering, frequency modulation, and amplitude-modulation to process the incoming audio. Knorr was designed to be used with bass sounds in mind. However, it can also be used with any monophonic source of audio as long as there is audio content in the low-mids. Unique algorithm that adds overtones and nuances to the original sound in ways that are not possible with other bass-shaping techniques. All monophonic instruments in the bass-low mid range.
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    Korvpressor Reviews

    Korvpressor

    Kleverb

    $59.99 one-time payment
    A good compressor is essential if you work with audio. Korvpressor is an adaptive compressor/limiter that can be used for audio treatment. It features a simple UI and a unique way to control and visualize a compressor. The controls are simple and straightforward. You can set the input gain, compression level, and output gain. Korvpressor's compression algorithm was created with transparency in mind. It will work well on any type of sound, from vocal tracks to full-blown mixes. It can produce a nice squeeze effect if you push it further.
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    Modley Reviews

    Modley

    Kleverb

    $59.99 one-time payment
    Modley is a modulation delayed with effect insert capabilities. This allows you to design the entire delay signal with several carefully chosen effect modules to create unique signal flow designs. Modley's purpose is to push the limits of what a delay effect can do. Only your imagination can limit the possibilities. Modley can do all the traditional effects such as Tape delay, Stereo delay, Tape delay etc. but its true potential lies in the many different effect modules that it can be used. Modley now has a Feedback mode that controls the behavior of loop insert effects. The Filter insert now has a bandpass type. New Bitcrusher insert effect. Freeze function with pre- and post-loop processing. Many presets are available to jumpstart your creative flow.
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    dearVR MONITOR Reviews

    dearVR MONITOR

    Dear Reality

    $249 one-time payment
    It's not hard to see that creating great mixes is easier when you have a perfect control room. We've all been there. dearVR MONITOR gives you access to your virtual reference-grade mix space via headphones. Poor room acoustics and missing speaker systems shouldn't limit your options. dearVR MONITOR combines headphone listening's analytic benefits, such as good spatial representation and high detail resolution, with the perception that you are mixing in a perfectly matched room. Focus on your production and don't be distracted by the surrounding noise. Dear Reality's exceptional virtual acoustics headphones technology will give you an acoustic reference that you can trust. Anytime, anywhere.
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    Algonaut Atlas 2 Reviews

    Algonaut Atlas 2

    Algonaut

    $99 one-time payment
    The most innovative combinations of sound and rhythm. Craft your best beats. Do not just save samples files. Discover what they can do. Atlas was designed to help you find the right options at the right moment. Quickly listen to samples in context of other samples and drum patterns. You can quickly access the most important features so you can work as fast and efficiently as possible. To suit the task at hand, you can hide or show panels. Atlas can be used with any sample, MIDI, or hardware. We are open to all so there are no limitations. No more messy file lists! Our AI will organize all your drum sounds. Your eyes and ears will now tell you which direction you should search. You can create as many maps as you like. Atlas allows you to instantly switch between them. We can handle all major formats, as well as many less-common ones, such as WAV, AIFF and FLAC. You can create your own sounds, or let Atlas provide quick inspiration.
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    VOCALOID6 Reviews

    VOCALOID6

    VOCALOID

    $225 one-time payment
    You can achieve the sound of natural singing voice. The latest version of VOCALOID continues to evolve. VOCALOID continues to evolve since 2003. VOCALOID6 utilizes AI technology to create a singing voice that is more expressive than ever. The editing tools and features have been improved to give you more freedom when creating music. VOCALOID6 utilizes VOCALOID : AI, an AI-based techniqe that allows for more expressive and natural-sounding singing voices. This technology will transform your computer into an amazing vocalist by simply entering the melody and lyrics. You can now edit your voice to create your own unique style of singing. VOCALOID6 has new features that make vocal track creation easier. Enhance your music production workflow.
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    Nuendo Reviews

    Nuendo

    Steinberg Media Technologies

    Nuendo has been an integral tool in the creation of the soundtrack for many high-profile products, installations, and productions since its release. Nuendo is constantly updated with new features, workflow improvements, and additional functions that users request. This means that Nuendo exceeds all expectations for an audio workstation that's dedicated to audio post. It has high-end capabilities that are often unmatched and continues to be a revolution in audio and media production software.
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    Bitwig Studio Reviews
    Bitwig Studio empowers you to have greater control over your music and gives you full access to all aspects of your production. You can streamline your creative process and quickly transform your ideas into songs, tracks, or compositions. You can record and arrange, improvise, and perform all at once. Design sounds. Make instruments. Make music.
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    PreSonus Sphere Reviews

    PreSonus Sphere

    PreSonus Audio Electronics

    $14.95 per month
    You also get a library with master class videos, collaboration tools and monthly live streams. We also have exclusive Studio One features, industry veterans-authored presets and tons of loop content. And we keep adding more, month after months. No hidden fees. No additional upgrade fees. All in PreSonus Sphere PreSonus Sphere memberships include a license for Studio One Professional, the award-winning DAW that allows you to record, mix, master and perform all from one application. Studio One allows you to go from creative idea to final mastered album. You can even use stems from your songs for backing tracks during live performances. PreSonusSphere is the ultimate toolkit to the modern composer. You can quickly create polished scores with the award-winning Notion®, software.
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    KOMPLETE Reviews

    KOMPLETE

    Native Instruments

    $599 one-time payment
    Flagship synths, immersive platforms and unique sampled instruments are available. These sounds can be used for any type of production, performance, or genre. KOMPLETE 13 packs the best Native has to give into a one-stop production toolkit that includes brand new GUITAR RIG 6, PRO, SUPER 8, NOIRE and many more. KOMPLETE 13, is designed to allow you to create anything from beats to screen scores to underground sounds. KOMPLETE 13 offers a great deal on all products, with a huge discount. Redesigned, redesigned and reimagined with new amps and effects to enhance your sound. A modern, eight-voice version of vintage polysynthesis. Warm tones and a wide sweet area. The evocative sound of Nils Frahm’s concert grand captured at its Berlin home, the Funkhaus complex.
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    AudioThing Reviews

    AudioThing

    AudioThing

    $35 one-time payment
    AudioThing is an audio-software company that specializes in audio plugins (VST2, AU, AAX). We strive to create professional, yet affordable products that are accessible to every type of sound designer, producer, and composer. We offer a wide variety of audio plugins including analog tape and valve echos, analog drum machine emulators, complex convolution processing effects, vintage tape and valve emulations and analog tape echos. Our copy protection is easy to use, requires no iLok, dongles, or internet. Online or offline authorization are options for activating a plugin. Log in to your account and activate the plugin. Or download your license file to activate offline. Motor plugin effect uses side-chaining to combine signals into new and exciting ways. Any two signals can be combined and will dance around each others like courting birds drinking fermented cherries.
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    Blindfold EQ Reviews
    Blindfold EQ is a plugin that allows you to mix with your ears. Blindfold EQ is a freeware EQ plug-in that was inspired by a quote from Matt Wallace, Recording Unhinged by Sylvia Massy. Each knob is blind and has four bands (LowShelf, LowMid, HighMid, HighShelf). There are no numbers or indicators to show frequency, gain, or Q values. Multi-band resonant filter that is lightweight on the CPU. Preset system with randomizer. Blindfold EQ is a plugin that is free to download. To receive your download links, simply enter your email address. To activate, there is no connection needed. We offer a wide variety of audio plugins including analog tape and valve echos, analog drum machine emulators, complex convolution processing effects and more. We strive to create professional, yet affordable products that are accessible to every type of sound designer, producer, and composer.
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    RhythmDelay Reviews
    RhythmDelay is a multitap delay. However, it is an effector that is designed to create musical rhythms. This effector is ideal for creating minimal music. Each tap has a volume control and a panpot. The panel has all controls and the window can be resized. Mac OSX (32bit/64bit Universal Binary Binary) and Windows32bit (not XP/64bit). It provides a time control option (1ms – 48000ms), a speed sync option, as well as a swing feature to increase or decrease the delay between odd taps. You can adjust the delay time magnification from 1/16 to 1/8 to 1/4, 1/2, 1/2, 1, 2, and 1. You can adjust the tap's effect length and effective length from 1-16. You can choose from HPF options (20Hz – 10KHz), HPF (200Hz-22KHz), HPF rate (0.01Hz-400Hz) and depth. You can also adjust feedback and balance options. This service is hosted and managed by different10, Mr. Masaru Saido. Although the labo-different10 & different10 are located in Japan, these services can be used internationally.
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    Voxengo Reviews
    Voxengo provides high-quality DAW audio plugins for Windows and macOS. Our goal is to offer user-friendly, robust, and efficient solutions in audio and music production including streaming, mastering and surround sound. Voxengo professional audio plug-ins will unleash your creativity and improve the quality of stereo and surround sound audio as well as music production. Track phase alignment audio plugins can be used to phase-align sound materials to improve sonic coherence, clarity, and coherence. Includes multi-band correlation meters. Extended real-time FFT spectrum analysis plugins with many options for visual look customization. Statistics, correlation meter and EBU R128, as well as K-system metering and real-time spectrum export/import. Compressor/gate audio plugin with multiple high quality modes, harmonic-rich sounds, and many more!
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    Roland Zenbeats Reviews
    Roland Zenbeats is an app for music creation that allows you to create music in a natural way. You can start on any device or platform. Zenbeats brings Roland’s legacy of innovation to a new, easily accessible format. Zenbeats makes music creation simple, no matter if you are an established producer or a new musician. Learn beat making, take lessons, and explore the world around. Zenbeats can help you capture your creative spark wherever you are, regardless of what platform or device. ZC1 plug-in synthesizer is built on Roland's ZEN Core Synthesis System. ZC1 is available in Zenbeats as an instrument for free. It has 60 presets, and a simple touch-based interface. The XY pad can be used to adjust Resonance, Cutoff, and other parameters. Unlock ZC1 to share sounds using ZENOLOGY or ZEN-Core compatible hardware. You'll get about 900 additional presets and 90 built-in MFX effect. These sounds include sounds from electronic and acoustic instruments to ethnic instruments.