Track8 Standalone Digital Audio Recorder

Thingstone Track8

The Track8 from Thingstone is a standalone 8 track recorder and arranger for audio and MIDI that will unteather you from your computer keeping you locked in to your creative process. Oftentimes, we just need something that is between a full computer-based DAW and a phone's voice recorder—something that offers an easy way to multi-track but allows for quick switching between different inputs. Track8 neatly fulfills that niche and does it with such elegance that it can fit into any studio setup with little-to-no setup. The interface is designed in a way that requires very little manual menu diving, and when there is a question, the answer is plainly written in the included, short manual.

Recording MIDI or audio is of no consequence to the Track8 as it does both with ease. While the Track8 features only a single channel of live audio input for recording, you can select between high-quality, balanced connections including stereo TRS, mono TRS, or microphone-ready XLR input to integrate any piece of gear in your studio. The audio tracks feature a dedicated filter and compressor section with independent controls for the sending signal to the master delay and reverb busses. MIDI tracks offer the same flexibility you'd find in a DAW with automation, velocity, and quantization adjustments. With its stripped-down and intuitive interface, creative decisions are done in seconds with all of the main parameters available to easily adjust your compositions. Whether you're using MIDI or audio, you can edit and loop with the dedicated buttons for many of the major controls you'd need.

The hardware design for the Track8 is thoughtful and utilitarian while being quite handsome. The large screen takes up most of the attention, but its size is perfect for combining with the satisfying mechanical buttons below and stable encoders above. A grid of 4x4 mechanical buttons give you instant access to editing features, major software sections, looping control, and navigation. Perfect for the musician who is tired of computer screens, the Track8 from Thingstone is a great way to strip down your setup without giving up the niceties you've come to enjoy.

Track8 Features

• Standalone 8 track recorder and arranger
• Audio and MIDI recording
• Built-in delay, reverb, filters, and compressor
• Selectable input: microphone XLR, Mono 1/4" TRS, or Stereo 2x 1/4" TRS
• Fullsize MIDI I/O
• 2x USB-A and USB-C Ports
• Touchscreen and multi-encoder interface for fast, intuitive navigation and control
• 48kHz/24bit Audio I/O
• 48kHz/32bit Float internal WAV recording
• Includes travel case