TRACKTION Collective FROM £50
Modern software-based subtractive synths are often inspired by if not directly modelled on classic hardware of the past. But there’s another category of sub-synth that focuses on entirely new variations on the traditional subtractive theme. Tracktion Collective is a good example. Previously available only as part of Tracktion Waveform Pro, it can now be yours as a plug-in instrument.
As well as the usual Windows and macOS options, this hybrid synth is also available on some flavours of Linux. Tracktion’s support of the Linux platform is commendable, bringing professional-grade audio tools to a family of operating systems that holds great promise for those breaking the Apple and Microsoft duopoly but one that is too often overlooked by commercial developers. Specifically, Collective has been tested with the popular Ubuntu Linux, and
