ArtCraft SoundCraft (storytold/soundcraft) is not soundcraft.com. soundcraft.com is Harman Professional mixers / consoles — not this DAW. Do not treat Harman products, drivers, or UI as ArtCraft. This page covers only the ArtCraft Crafting App. Independent guide — not getartcraft.com official, not Avid Pro Tools. Pre-alpha: do not promise AAF/OMF or a full pro-studio replacement.
SoundCraft: Open-Source DAW (Pro Tools–Style Seat)
TL;DR: ArtCraft SoundCraft is the suite's Pro Tools–oriented DAW in pure Rust — Edit/Mix windows, multitrack audio and MIDI, inserts/sends, automation, CLAP plugins. It is not Harman Soundcraft mixers. Official stage: pre-alpha, about 40% ready for real work. Downloads only from getartcraft.com/apps/soundcraft, GitHub storytold/soundcraft, or ArtCraft Launcher.
Official SoundCraft pageGitHub storytold/soundcraftInstall via ArtCraft Launcher
Last updated: · Outbound download links only to getartcraft.com and github.com/storytold.
Name collisions (read this first)
- ArtCraft SoundCraft (this page) — Crafting App DAW: getartcraft.com/apps/soundcraft · github.com/storytold/soundcraft.
- soundcraft.com (Harman Professional) — mixers / mixing consoles. Different product entirely. Not ArtCraft. Not storytold.
- getartecraft.com / other aggregators — third-party. Prefer getartcraft.com and GitHub for downloads.
What ArtCraft SoundCraft is
SoundCraft is one of the ArtCraft Crafting Apps: an open-source digital audio workstation rebuilt in pure Rust. Official materials highlight dedicated Edit and Mix windows, Shuffle / Slip / Spot / Grid modes, ten inserts and sends per track, live automation, built-in and CLAP plugins, piano-roll MIDI, surround panning, and a picture track — local-first. Checked official build around 0.13.1; pre-alpha — self-test before any session that matters.
| Topic | Fact (sourced) |
|---|---|
| Official page | getartcraft.com/apps/soundcraft |
| Source code | github.com/storytold/soundcraft |
| Checked build | 0.13.1 on the official page (pre-alpha) |
| Readiness (official) | ~40% ready for real work — not a pro studio replacement yet |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux, Web (WASM) |
SoundCraft vs Avid Pro Tools (short)
| Dimension | ArtCraft SoundCraft | Avid Pro Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | ArtCraft / storytold (open source) | Avid |
| Cost | Free app | Commercial (Avid Pro Tools) |
| Session interchange | AAF/OMF / .ptx still incomplete — self-test | Industry Pro Tools session / AAF workflows |
| Maturity | Pre-alpha (~40% ready) | Mature commercial DAW |
Safe download (official only)
- Easiest: getartcraft.com/apps/soundcraft
- Every build: GitHub SoundCraft releases
- Suite installer: ArtCraft Launcher v0.5.1 (guide)
Skip Harman mixer download pages and cracked-DAW mirrors. SoundCraft is free — nothing to crack. Broader checklist: How to download Crafting Apps safely.
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- ArtCraft overview
- ArtCraft Launcher
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- ArtCraft vs Adobe
- ArtCraft MCP
SoundCraft FAQ
Is ArtCraft SoundCraft the same as soundcraft.com?
No. ArtCraft SoundCraft is storytold/soundcraft on getartcraft.com — a Pro Tools–style DAW. soundcraft.com is Harman Professional mixers / consoles. Different products. Do not mix them.
Is SoundCraft Avid Pro Tools?
No. SoundCraft is ArtCraft’s open-source DAW. Official stage: pre-alpha. Not Avid Pro Tools. This site is not affiliated with Avid, Harman, or the ArtCraft team.
Where do I download ArtCraft SoundCraft safely?
Only getartcraft.com/apps/soundcraft, GitHub storytold/soundcraft releases, or ArtCraft Launcher. Skip Harman mixer pages and random “cracked Pro Tools” mirrors — SoundCraft is free.
Can I open Pro Tools sessions or AAF/OMF?
Do not promise full Pro Tools session interchange. Official materials still treat AAF/OMF (and .ptx) as incomplete / alpha blockers. Self-test; do not treat SoundCraft as a pro studio replacement yet.
How ready is SoundCraft?
Official materials estimate about 40% ready for real work and label it pre-alpha. Edit/mix/bounce paths exist; interface choice, MIDI devices, and session interchange still block alpha.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from the pages below, checked on 30 October 2026.