Universal Audio LUNA 3.0 is a free DAW for Mac and Windows with AI stem separation, audio-to-MIDI, and LUNA Play; a $199 Studio tier adds tape and console emulations.
Plugin comparison
Universal Audio LUNA 3.0 vs Waveform Free
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which daw to buy.
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Waveform Free (Tracktion) — daw from Tracktion. Score 8.0/10, price Free, formats and comparisons.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Universal Audio LUNA 3.0 | Waveform Free |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free; LUNA Studio $199 | Free |
| Dubspot Score | — | 8.0 |
| Formats | standalone, macOS, Windows | VST3, AU, standalone, macOS, Windows |
| Type | Digital audio workstation | — |
| Released | 15 September 2026 | — |
| Editions | LUNA Free and LUNA Studio | — |
| Free price | Free, no expiry | — |
| Studio price | $199 one time, or $19.99/month / $149.99/year via UAD Spark Studio | — |
| Stem separation | 4-track (Free), 6-track (Studio) | — |
| Smart tools | Audio-to-MIDI, lyric transcription, chord extraction (Studio; Moises-powered) | — |
| Operating systems | macOS, Windows 10/11 | — |
| Audio interface | Any, via Core Audio or ASIO | — |
| Product type | — | daw from Tracktion |
| Developer | — | Tracktion |
| Typical price | — | Free |
| Formats | — | VST3, AU, standalone, macOS, Windows |
| Primary job | — | focused daw work in modern sessions |
| Catalog status | — | Current as of 2026 |
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