WavePad Alternative for Multitrack Recording
WavePad by NCH is an audio editor for desktop, iPhone, and Android, focused on cutting, effects, and file conversion, mostly on a single track. SONGTAKE is a free iPhone, iPad, and Mac app built for multitrack recording, multi-phone capture, synced video, and AI stem splitting.
This is YOU?
You want each instrument on its own track, not one file to chop up.
Capturing more than one source at once needs more than a single input.
You want video of the take alongside the audio.
Pulling a clean vocal out of a mixed recording is not its focus.
Pro Tip: TIP: SONGTAKE records real multitrack sessions, not just single-clip edits. Spread phones across the band for separate mics, film synced video, split stems with AI, then open the same project on Mac to mix.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a WavePad alternative for multitrack recording?
SONGTAKE is a free iPhone, iPad, and Mac app for multitrack recording, multi-phone capture, synced video, and AI stem splitting. WavePad is a solid audio editor for cutting and effects, while SONGTAKE is built to record full layered sessions.
Can SONGTAKE record more than one track at once?
Yes. Place a phone near each source and one tap starts them all, auto-syncing afterward so every source lands on its own track. You can also layer overdubs one at a time.
Does SONGTAKE edit audio like WavePad?
SONGTAKE focuses on capture, layering, stem splitting, and mixing on Mac. For detailed clip editing and file conversion, WavePad or a desktop editor is a good pairing after you export.
Can SONGTAKE split vocals from a recording?
Yes. Its AI stem splitting separates vocals, drums, bass, and other instruments from any recording, so you can isolate or reuse a part.
Is SONGTAKE free?
Yes. SONGTAKE is free to download on the App Store and works with gear you already own. On Mac you can add external mics or an interface.
What makes SONGTAKE different from voice memos?
SONGTAKE records in true stereo with automatic cloud backup, project organization, and multi-track capabilities. Unlike voice memos that create a graveyard of unnamed files, SONGTAKE keeps everything organized, synced across devices, and ready to develop into full productions.
Can I use SONGTAKE with just one phone?
Absolutely! SONGTAKE works perfectly with a single phone for recording arrangements, backing vocals, and layered instruments. While multiple phones provide multi-angle coverage and better isolation, one phone is sufficient to create professional multi-track recordings with video overdubbing.
Can I use SONGTAKE for professional music recording?
Absolutely! SONGTAKE allows you to effortlessly move from mobile recording to professional desktop production. Begin capturing your song ideas on your iPhone, then open the same project on a Mac with a 64-channel interface for mixing and mastering. It's the perfect tool to transform your inspiration into a polished production.
How does multi-phone recording work?
Place phones near each instrument for dedicated microphones. One tap starts all phones simultaneously, and they automatically sync after recording. No manual alignment needed—just position phones, hit record, and get professional multi-track isolation from devices you already own.
Ready to Get Started?
Download SONGTAKE and start recording professional-quality music today. No credit card required.
Built by musicians who were tired of voice-memo graveyards.
