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Import
Bring in iPhone takes: guide, overdubs, and optional slates.
Stack iPhone music takes into vertical performance videos on your Mac.
Import guide and overdub videos, line them up by a clear musical cue, arrange a 9:16 performance stack, balance sound, and export an MP4 for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
- $49 Founder license
- First 100 All beta updates included
- First 10 Same-day founder export check
- 14 days Refund if the beta cannot get you to an export
First 10 paid buyers can reply to the Stripe receipt before 6pm Ireland time for a same-day founder export check by email; later replies get next-morning help.
No cloud upload. No Adobe dependency. Slate-assisted automatic lineup for TakeStack-recorded takes, plus manual fine-tuning by cue.
A simple workflow for stacked performances.
Guide take in. Overdubs aligned. Vertical canvas ready for the platforms where the music gets shared.
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Sync
Line takes up by a musical cue, then fine-tune with frame nudges.
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Stack
Arrange the 9:16 canvas with duet, quartet, choir grid, and lead-with-backing presets.
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Export
Balance the mix and export a social-ready MP4 for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
Record takes that line up before you import.
Most stacked-video pain starts before editing. TakeStack keeps the recording instructions simple so solo creators, classes, choirs, and teams can capture phone videos that are easier to sync.
Use one guide
Play the same guide track in headphones so each overdub follows the same timing instead of drifting against a different reference.
Give every take a cue
Add a clap, count-in, lyric, or first note that is easy to spot, then line takes up by that musical moment.
Keep it vertical and local
Record phone clips in portrait when the final target is Reels, TikTok, or Shorts, then import local files on your Mac.
Built for the people already fighting this workflow.
TakeStack is narrow on purpose: iPhone takes, musical cues, vertical music exports, and fewer steps than a general editor.
Solo cover creators
Stack vocal parts, guitar plus harmony takes, duets, and short-form performance clips without rebuilding a timeline every time.
Music teachers and choirs
Give singers one repeatable guide/cue instruction, collect phone videos, and assemble a vertical class or choir export on a Mac.
Worship teams and ensembles
Turn remote parts into rehearsal, announcement, and social clips while keeping raw media local and avoiding account setup.
Choose the fastest path to a first export.
If you arrived from Product Hunt, a forum answer, or a creator DM, pick the route that matches your deadline, group size, and budget.
$499
Concierge Launch Sprint
Best when a class, choir, worship team, ensemble, or creator needs the first vertical music video shipped with setup help.
Includes the recording brief, private setup thread, and first-export support.
$149
Team pack
Five seats for teachers, choirs, worship teams, and ensembles that can follow one guide and cue instruction.
First 10 paid buyers also get a same-day founder export check by email.
$49
Founder license
One Mac, one musician, existing phone takes, and a clear cue. Good for solo covers, duets, and layered parts.
First 10 paid buyers also get a same-day founder export check by email.
Free
Creator seed
For musicians with a public profile or recent video who can try a direct-beta license and send blunt workflow feedback.
Answers the reasons musicians put off making stacked videos.
TakeStack keeps the job narrow: local iPhone takes, cue-based alignment, musician presets, and a clear one-time founder license.
No subscription trap
The founder offer is a one-time license for musicians who do not want another yearly creative-tool bill.
No account or cloud upload
Import local phone videos on your Mac and export a file without sending raw takes through an online editor.
No pro timeline setup
The workflow starts with guide, overdub, cue, stack, and export instead of a blank general-purpose editor.
Honest sync controls
Use slate-assisted lineup for TakeStack-recorded takes, plus manual fine-tuning by cue before export.
From raw phone takes to one vertical performance export.
Watch the buyer workflow in order: import local takes, choose a guide, line up the cue, stack the layout, balance sound, and export the finished MP4.
Guide.mov
Harmony.mov
Guitar.mov
Export.mp4
Founder access. Direct download. Help shape TakeStack.
TakeStack is in direct-download beta. Founder buyers get the macOS app, all beta updates, and a direct line for feedback while the workflow is being tightened for real musicians.
- One-time founder license
- All beta updates included
- Same-day founder export check for first 10 paid buyers
- macOS native. No cloud.
Secure checkout opens in a new tab. Download is delivered to your Stripe receipt email after purchase. First 10 paid buyers can reply before 6pm Ireland time for a same-day founder export check by email. 14-day founder refund if you try the beta and cannot get to a real music-video export.
Teaching a class or directing a choir?
Team pack: $149 one-time for 5 seats for teachers, choirs, worship teams, and ensembles.
Buy the team pack See the teacher and choir packNeed the first video shipped with help?
Concierge Launch Sprint: $499 live checkout for deadline buyers who want a recording brief, private setup thread, and first-export support.
Buy the concierge sprint See sprint detailsFounder buyer questions.
Short answers for musicians deciding whether the beta is worth paying for today.
How does TakeStack line up takes?
TakeStack can automatically line up takes recorded with its slate/sweep flow, then you preview and fine-tune by ear. For clips recorded without the TakeStack slate, use Sync Mode to line them up by cue. Generic waveform matching is not in the launch build yet.
What happens after I buy?
Stripe checkout opens in a new tab. The Mac download is delivered to your Stripe receipt email while founder fulfillment is manual. The after-purchase handoff explains delivery, direct-beta install notes, and the refund path.
What is the first-buyer export check?
For the first 10 paid buyers, reply to the Stripe receipt before 6pm Ireland time with what you are trying to export, your source setup, or a demo-project blocker. You get a same-day founder email check on the next step. It is not done-for-you editing, live setup, or generic waveform matching; use the concierge sprint for hands-on help.
Is the Mac app notarized?
Yes. The current founder build is signed with TakeStack's Developer ID and notarized by Apple. The buyer handoff includes the exact SHA-256 checksum.
What if I try it and cannot export a real video?
Reply to the delivery email within 14 days for a founder refund if the beta cannot get you to a real music-video export.
Can I use it for a class, choir, or team?
Yes. Use the $149 team-pack checkout for five seats, then use the after-purchase handoff and reply to the receipt email with group size, Macs available, and first-video deadline.
Can you help us get the first video shipped?
Use the Concierge Launch Sprint if the deadline, recording setup, or first export is worth a $499 live checkout and private setup support.
Do you upload my videos?
No. The MVP is a local Mac workflow for importing local phone videos and exporting an MP4 file.