Kristal Audio Engine

If you want a straightforward environment for tracking, arranging and polishing songs, Kristal Audio Engine is a capable option. It lets you record multiple audio lanes, process audio using 32-bit floating-point math and run projects at high sample rates for cleaner headroom. The app’s host-centric approach loads extra tools—like the sequencer and live input handlers—as add-on modules, so you can tailor the setup to your workflow.

Key benefits:

• Record and play back up to 16 separate audio tracks with internal 32-bit float processing.
• Work at sample rates from 44.1 kHz up to 192 kHz for high-resolution projects.
• Per-channel three-band parametric EQ plus two insert slots for VST effects; master bus includes three VST slots.
• Export mixes as 16-, 24- or 32-bit files and use ASIO drivers for tight, low-latency tracking.
• Runs on Windows and supports VST2 plugins for expanding instruments and effects.