Loop Editor 2 1 3 – Audio Loop Editing Tool

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1.3.0 (2019-08-18) Added the option to save files as MP3. 1.2.2 (2019-08-18) Made limiter a bit more agressive to prevent clipping; 1.2.1 (2017-11-20) Added support for mono files by converting them to stereo; Fixed a bug that caused audio playback to stop slightly (1 buffer) prematurely; 1.2.0 (2016-07-01) Added offline support; Added save. Download this app from Microsoft Store for Windows 10 Mobile, Windows Phone 8.1, Windows Phone 8. See screenshots, read the latest customer reviews, and compare ratings for Loop Studio.

  1. Loop Editor 2 1 3 – Audio Loop Editing Tool Tutorial
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  3. Loop Editor 2 1 3 – Audio Loop Editing Tool Free

Acoustica Premium Edition 7.2 — now with Stem Separation Tools

Acoustica 7 is the perfect solution for audio editing, mastering and restoration work on both Mac and PC. The application is available in a Premium Edition and a lower cost Standard Edition. Both editions offer a new Remix tool based on the Spleeter artificial intelligence models which can split a complete mix in up to five stems and remix them in real-time. You can also import a complete mix into a multitrack session and let Acoustica create separate tracks for each stem automatically.

The Premium Edition adds a new Extract Dialogue tool that automatically removes background noise from dialogue. Furthermore, the Premium Edition offers advanced features such as spectral editing with powerful retouch algorithms and multi-channel support up to 7.1 surround. Our award winning plug-ins Equalize 2, Verberate 2, Restoration Suite 2 and Mastering Suite are included. The Transfer plug-in makes audio transfers between Pro Tools and Acoustica a breeze.

Both editions offer the same flexible user interface with docking window panes and give access to an arsenal of real-time analysis tools, including EBU R-128 and ITU-R BS.1770 compliant loudness metering, true peak level metering, phase correlation measurements and spectrum analysis. New in version 7.2 is the support for workspace files that contain the list of open files, the content of the processing chain and the window layout.

You can use Acoustica free of charge for up to 30 days. Please use one of the download links on the right hand side of this page to download your trial now.

Downloads

  • Acoustica 7.2.8
    Win64 | Multilingual | Trial & full version
  • Acoustica 7.2.8
    macOS | Multilingual | Trial & full version

Purchase Links

Full Versions


  • $199.90 USD

  • $59.90 USD

Upgrades (license key required)


  • $19.90 USD | From Standard Edition 5.x or 6.x

  • $79.90 USD | From Premium Edition 5.x or 6.x

  • $159.90 USD | From Standard Edition 5.x through 7.x

Press Reviews

Tremendous-value feature-rich suite of restoration and audio-editing processors with a fantastic new stem-separation tool. MT Choice Award and MT Value Award.
MusicTech Magazine | April 2020

Features 5/5 | Ease of Use 4.5/5 |
Value for Money 5/5
ProducerSphere.com | Review 2020

Even the standard edition offers incredible functionality for little money. Top! 5.5 / 6
Beat 02 | 2018

Wow! I've never started a review with ‘Wow!' but this product really deserves it.
Australian Videocamera | August 2017

Acoustica 7 is all about getting audio editing tasks done quickly, efficiently and with excellent sound quality — BRILLIANT 95%
Bedroom Producers Blog | August 28, 2017

Testimonials

Finally a stereo and surround audio editor which is elegant, fast and has great plug-in support. Acoustica is now a backbone of my workflows. The built-in tools are also of very high quality.
Nirto Karsten Fischer, NSONICS

I have been in search for an audio editor with a minimalist UI, streamlined workflow and professional feature set for quite some time now — the wait is over!
Amadeus Paulussen, kubus media


Ultimate Audio Quality

Acoustica offers support for state-of-the-art audio resolutions up to 32 bit and sampling rates up to 384 kHz, ensuring that all of your work comes across at the highest quality. Acoustica Premium Edition even supports multi-channel audio recording and editing such as 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound.

Audio Restoration

Integrated audio restoration tools help you get the most out of recordings impaired by background noise, clicks, crackle, clipping or missing high frequency content. The Premium Edition contains the same set of professional tools as our Restoration Suite.

Loop Editor 2 1 3 – Audio Loop Editing Tool Tutorial

Spectral Editing (Premium Edition only)

The new spectral editing mode in Acoustica Premium Edition 7 allows precise restoration work since processing can be limited to isolated regions in time and frequency. Selection tools such as brush, freehand or magic wand are available. The retouch tool removes noise based on a freely selectable reference from the surrounding audio.

Multitrack Editing

Mix audio from different tracks in real-time, insert audio effects or create cross-fades easily in multitrack sessions. You can loop or time stretch clips directly from the multitrack timeline and automate volume, pan and send levels.

Processing Tools, Chains and Plug-ins

High quality processing tools ranging from a new suite of dynamic processing tools to EQ and effects like reverb and chorus are integrated along with sample rate conversion, time stretching and pitch shifting. You can create chains of audio processors and apply or store them for later use. A powerful batch processor is included and VST, VST3 and AU (Mac only) plug-ins are supported.

Analysis Tools

Analysis tools such as spectrum, spectrogram and wavelet analysis are available. Real-time analyzers visualize your audio output (EBU R-128 loudness, level, spectral and phase correlation).


Tutorial Videos

European Motion Picture Association (EUMPA) has created this extensive video review of Acoustica 7 that also serves well as a tutorial.

Most Important New Features at a Glance

  • macOS Catalina support
  • The included plug-ins are updated to the most recent versions (Premium Edition only)
  • New Remix tool for stem separation and real-time remixing
  • New Import Stems from File command in multitrack editor separates stems into tracks automatically
  • New Extract Dialogue tool removes background noise from dialogue recordings (Premium Edition only)
  • Improved time resolution in the spectral editor with the new temporal resolution enhancement technology (Premium Edition only)
  • Support for Workspace files that store the list of open files, the processing chain and the window layout
  • Automatic editing tools for common tasks such as cropping and silence removal
  • Double click clips in multitrack sessions to edit them in the clip editor
  • New solo processor button in the Processing Chain
  • The selection can now be rendered through the Processing Chain to a new file with the click of a button

32 Bit Support

We have discontinued the support for the 32 bit Windows version with the release of Acoustica 7.2.


The Acoustica Premium Edition 7 workspace with an audio clip loaded in the editor.
The spectral editing mode in Acoustica Premium Edition 7
Acoustica 7 with a multitrack session opened.



Acoustica Premium Edition includes the following plug-ins as VST, VST3, AAX and AU plug-ins:
  • Restoration Suite 2 — DeClick 2, DeClip 2, DeHum 2 and DeNoise 2
  • Mastering Suite — Dynamics, Multiband Dynamics, Limit, Equalize 2 and Dither
  • Verberate 2
  • Phono Filter
  • Vitalize
  • Convolve
  • Transfer — Pro Tools to Acoustica audio transfer plug-in
General FeaturesStandard EditionPremium Edition
Supported driver models for audio recording and playback (Windows)ASIO, Windows Audio (exclusive and non-exclusive), DirectSoundASIO, Windows Audio (exclusive and non-exclusive), DirectSound
Supported driver models for audio recording and playback (Mac)CoreAudioCoreAudio
Maximum number of audio channels2 (stereo)8 (up to 7.1 channel surround)
Maximum sample rate384 kHz384 kHz
Supported bit resolutionsUp to 32 bit PCM or floating pointUp to 32 bit PCM or floating point
Timer and input level triggered recordingYesYes
Number of undo and redo levelsUnlimitedUnlimited
Ultra fast non-destructive editing engineYesYes
Standard cut, copy, paste and mix editingYesYes
Optional Auto de-click at splice pointsYesYes
Drag and drop editingYesYes
Support for labels and region markersYesYes
Support for Workspace filesYesYes
Cleaning Wizard that simplifies LP or tape to CD transfersYesYes
Time formatsHour:Min:Sec:MS, SMPTE (23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 drop frame, 29.97 non-drop frame, 30 fps), Sample index, Bar:beat:tickHour:Min:Sec:MS, SMPTE (23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 drop frame, 29.97 non-drop frame, 30 fps), Sample index, Bar:beat:tick
Regions can be saved as separate filesYesYes
Tabbed MDI user interfaceYesYes
Spectral EditingStandard EditionPremium Edition
Switch between waveform and spectrogram view in clip editorNoYes
Temporaral resolution enhancementN/AUp to 8X
Time-frequency selection toolsN/AArea (time range, frequency range or combined), brush, freehand and magic wand
Retouch tool (attenuates noise in time-frequency selections)NoYes
Overtone selectionN/AYes, alt + mousewheel or arrow up / down sets number of harmonics
Frequency scalesN/AMel scale, logarithmic or linear
Multitrack EditingStandard EditionPremium Edition
Multitrack editorYesYes
Maximum number of rendered audio channels2 (stereo)8 (including 7.1 and 5.1 surround)
Maximum number of tracksUnlimitedUnlimited
Processing chainsTrack inserts, master inserts and send effectsTrack inserts, master inserts and send effects
Loop or time stretch clipsYesYes
Cross fade between clipsYesYes
Automation curvesVolume, left to right pan, back to front pan and send levelVolume, left to right pan, back to front pan and send level
Real-time AnalyzersStandard EditionPremium Edition
Level meter with true or sample peak, peak hold and RMS indicatorsYesYes
Level meter modesK-20, K-14, K12 and digital full scaleK-20, K-14, K12 and digital full scale
Customizable level meter ballistic settingsYesYes
Loudness meterYes (EBU R-128 compliant)Yes (EBU R-128 compliant)
Spectrum analyzerYesYes
Phase correlation meterYesYes
Time displayYesYes

Loop
Analysis ToolsStandard EditionPremium Edition
Spectrum analysisYesYes
Spectrogram analysisYesYes
Wavelet (Morlet wavelet) analysisYesYes
Spectral histrogramYesYes
StatisticsYesYes
Automatic track splittingYesYes
Seamlessly Integrated Plug-InsStandard EditionPremium Edition
Restoration Suite 2Yes, but with DeNoise Light (static noise profile only and fewer parameters)Yes
Mastering SuiteDynamics, Limit, Dither and a feature limited version of Equalize 2All
Acon Digital Verberate 2Feature limited versionYes

Audio ProcessingStandard EditionPremium Edition
Processing chainYesYes
Plug-in supportVST, VST3 and AU (Mac only)VST, VST3 and AU (Mac only)
Real-time preview audio processorsYesYes
Preset managerYes (for internal tools)Yes (for internal tools)
Volume curvesYesYes
Fade ins and outs with five different curvesYesYes
High quality sample format conversionYesYes
Dithering and noise shapingYesYes
Channel mixer for stereo image adjustmentsYesYes
Batch processing (files and complete folder structures)YesYes
Add sampler loopsYesYes
Loop fader (cross-faded loops)YesYes
Test signal generatorYesYes
Dynamics (compressor, expanded and gate)YesYes
Multiband Dynamics (multiband compressor, expanded and gate)NoYes
LimitYesYes
RemixYesYes
Audio RestorationStandard EditionPremium Edition
Extract DialogueNoYes
DeClickYes (from Restoration Suite 2)Yes (from Restoration Suite 2)
DeClipYes (from Restoration Suite 2)Yes (from Restoration Suite 2)
DeNoiseLight version with only static noise profile and fewer parametersYes (from Restoration Suite 2)
DeHumYes (from Restoration Suite 2)Yes (from Restoration Suite 2)
VitalizeYesYes
Automatically remove DC offsetsYesYes
EffectsStandard EditionPremium Edition
ReverbYesVerberate 2
Convolution reverbYesYes
Echo (multitap delay width feedback filtering and optional stereo bouncing)YesYes
Modulate (flanger and phaser)YesYes
ChorusYes, based on Acon Digital MultiplyYes, based on Acon Digital Multipl
Transpose (pitch change)YesYes
Time StretchingYesYes
Harmonizer with up to four voicesYesYes
File FormatsStandard EditionPremium Edition
Supported audio formatsWAV, WAV64, AIFF, MP4 (AAC – Windows 7 or higher required), MP3, OGG, FLAC, WMAWAV, WAV64, AIFF, MP4 (AAC – Windows 7 or higher required), MP3, OGG, FLAC, WMA
Edit ACID information i wave files​YesYes
Integrated file browser pane in the workspaceYesYes

CD ProjectsStandard EditionPremium Edition
Integrated audio burningYesYes
Disc At Once burning (DAO) for gapless recordingYesYes
Import audio tracks from CDsYesYes
Supports buffer underun protection schemesYesYes
Save and load CD projectsYesYes
Erase CD-RWsYesYes

Before you install Acoustica, please make sure your computer fulfills the following requirements:

PC Version (Windows)

  • Windows 7 – 64 bit / 8.x / 10
  • Intel Core i3 or AMD multi-core processor (Intel Core i5 or faster recommended)
  • 1366 x 768 display resolution (1920 x 1080 or higher recommended)
  • 1 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended)
  • 1 GB free HD space

Macintosh Version (OS X)

Loop Editor 2

  • OS X 10.11 or later
  • 1 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended)
  • 1 GB free HD space

Good free audio editing software will help you to produce awesome music. Modern audio editors can cut, trim, merge music, apply filters and effects, record sounds, mix music samples, change voice, normalize volume, make ringtones, mute silence and tons of other cool tricks. If you need to convert a track into another format, you can use Freemake Audio Converter, which is free MP3 converting software. But for more advanced features check top audio editors that we list here.

SEE ALSO: Best Websites to Download Free MP3

SEE ALSO: Top 5 Best Download Audio Tools

Audacity

Audacity is the first on the list. Originated in 2000, Audacity is a pioneer of free sound editing freeware. The download is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. What is Audacity? It is a powerful music editor that lets you perform all the necessary operations with audio files: record music, mix audio samples, cut and trim tracks, join several MP3s, apply effects, mute parts of a song, and much more! Audacity has an impressive list of supported audio formats including M4A, M4R, WAV, MP3, AAC, AIFF, FLAC, MP2, MP3, OGG & others. For the exotic music file extensions, use Free Audio Converter by Freemake and encode them into MP3s, WAVs or WMAs for further use in Audacity.

The program records sounds from microphones or mixers, streams audio and records multiple channels in the same row. The most required features of this freeware are cutting, mixing large number of tracks, changing the sound properties: pitch, tempo and altering the effects of the track. There are also some advanced effects available like adding echo or reversing. Let's learn how to use Audacity!

How to Use Audacity

Audacity is intuitive in use. Even if you're a newbie in multimedia production, you'll learn how to edit audio in Audacity fast. Follow 3 key steps:

  1. Download and launch Audacity;
  2. Import an original audio track via drag and drop;
  3. On the wavepad form with your track, click the Selection Tool;
  4. Set selection marks and apply any of the options listed in the Edit menu to the audio part;
  5. When you're done with the audio editing, go to File > Save Project to keep your changes;
  6. The last step is to export your project into a new music file. Go to File > Export audio > Format choose a file extension and hit the Save button.

Loop Editor 2 1 3 – Audio Loop Editing Tool Free

Summary: The Audacity's interface is modest. It may be considered as a drawback, but for the program which is absolutely free, you can pay no attention to the button styles. Well, Audacity is suitable and convenient for all the standard operations you may need.

SEE ALSO: 12 Effective Free and Paid Ways of Compressing Any Audio File [TEST RESULTS]

Live 9

Live 9 is an advanced digital music workstation for DJs. Unlike Audacity, Ableton Live 9 enables professional musicians to broadcast live music sessions in night clubs and to perform real-time concerts. Live 9 is available for download on Windows and Mac.

It has a flexible interface and carries out almost any option you can imagine. Even background rhymes and chords are available for adding. So you can feel as a real music director and create your own masterpiece of live sounds. With Ableton Live 9 audio station software, you can record, mix, add effects, sync tracks, and much more. The cool perk of the Ableton software is the ability to work and produce MIDI files that every musician loves. Another advantage is a lengthy set of extra packs for musicians with various loops, samples, drum and instrumental mixes, rhythms, noises and melodies.

How to Use Ableton Live 9

Ableton Live 9 takes time to get used to. So you need to spend time on YouTube watching Live 9 tutorials. Be ready for it! Here's a video guide for beginners:

  1. Download and start Ableton Live 9;
  2. Create a new live set via File> New Live Set;
  3. Download music samples to your PC and add them via Categories > Add Folder;
  4. Drag and drop desired music files (for example, from Instruments category) into the main window;
  5. Drag and drop samples into the Impulse drum machine;
  6. Tweak the sample's settings like volume or frequency, if necessary;
  7. Preview your music creation and go to File> Live Set as, name your project and click the Save button;
  8. To save your project as an audio track or MIDI, jump to File> Export audio or File> Export MIDI clip.

Summary: If you are a musician or DJ, or just learning it, Ableton Live 9 is a right choice for you. The software is excessive for simple audio trimming or ringtone making. Live 9 audio editor is not completely free; a 30-day trial is accessible without paying. But is it's enough and you'll manage to dive into the world of sounds, you won't find anything better.

WaveShop

WaveShop is a free and lightweight audio editor for Windows OS. As a typical open source tool, WaveShop can't boast of beautiful interface. It's plain, but comprehensible for amateurs. The editing freeware has one feature: you can edit the only fragment of a file without affecting the whole track. It seems to be a helpful option for music mixes or creation of DJ samples.

Then, you can reorder some audio blocks to patch a song cover. Moreover, as a usual audio editor, WaveShop can cut, trim, merge MP3s, add audio transitions, normalize, amplify, reverse, fade audio, etc.

How to Use WaveShop

Let's learn how to cut music in WaveShop. Follow simple steps:

  1. Download and launch WaveShop;
  2. Add an original song via File > Open;
  3. Look at the wavepad and hit the Pause button;
  4. Choose a part of the track with your mouse cursor;
  5. Right click on the selected part and hit the Cut option;
  6. When you're done, go to File > Save as to save your project;
  7. Later you can export the edited file via File > Export option.

Summary: WaveShop is a pure open source product. If your mission is to make some technical alterations, go for this editor.

Wavosaur

Wavosaur fulfills all the simple missions like cutting, pasting, editing, pitch shifting and processing sounds. It supports VST effects plugin, working with multiple files at once, changing volume and voice, even muting the audio flows, fading in and out. Unfortunately, Wavosour audio editor is only suitable for Windows and it doesn't have software installer. So, basically, you have to download an archive and use file compression software to unpack it.

Installation of Wavosaur isn't a piece of cake. The interface is plain and not user-friendly at all as you need to puzzle your brain about the meaning of the buttons and icons.

How to use Wavosaur

To facilitate software installation, watch Wavosaur video tutorial and follow all steps:

  1. Download and unzip Wavosaur audio editor as shown in the video;
  2. Add an audio file by clicking the file folder button;
  3. Use the selection tool and your mouse cursor;
  4. Apply a desired action (for instance, hit the Scissors button to cut file);
  5. When you are ready, click the Save button.

Summary: Well, those who have time to learn the program's insights will be quite satisfied with this version. The software is donation-based. So if you enjoy Wavosaur features, please support the developers.

MEF Music Editor

MEFmedia Music Editor is Windows freeware which looks stylish and works fine. It is claimed to be so easy to use that even a tyro of sound editing won't get lost in it. The most common features like recording, cutting, copying, pasting, deleting and CD burning are inside. So, if you want to record the altered media file on the portable CD, this audio editor is right for you. The free software workflow is similar to Wavosaur. You can add file or a CD disk, go to the wavepad form and apply a sound effect or filter.

Summary: MEF Music Editor is good for advanced, but non-professional users. There are all popular features of an audio editor.

And now, what will be your choice?

Loop
Analysis ToolsStandard EditionPremium Edition
Spectrum analysisYesYes
Spectrogram analysisYesYes
Wavelet (Morlet wavelet) analysisYesYes
Spectral histrogramYesYes
StatisticsYesYes
Automatic track splittingYesYes
Seamlessly Integrated Plug-InsStandard EditionPremium Edition
Restoration Suite 2Yes, but with DeNoise Light (static noise profile only and fewer parameters)Yes
Mastering SuiteDynamics, Limit, Dither and a feature limited version of Equalize 2All
Acon Digital Verberate 2Feature limited versionYes

Audio ProcessingStandard EditionPremium Edition
Processing chainYesYes
Plug-in supportVST, VST3 and AU (Mac only)VST, VST3 and AU (Mac only)
Real-time preview audio processorsYesYes
Preset managerYes (for internal tools)Yes (for internal tools)
Volume curvesYesYes
Fade ins and outs with five different curvesYesYes
High quality sample format conversionYesYes
Dithering and noise shapingYesYes
Channel mixer for stereo image adjustmentsYesYes
Batch processing (files and complete folder structures)YesYes
Add sampler loopsYesYes
Loop fader (cross-faded loops)YesYes
Test signal generatorYesYes
Dynamics (compressor, expanded and gate)YesYes
Multiband Dynamics (multiband compressor, expanded and gate)NoYes
LimitYesYes
RemixYesYes
Audio RestorationStandard EditionPremium Edition
Extract DialogueNoYes
DeClickYes (from Restoration Suite 2)Yes (from Restoration Suite 2)
DeClipYes (from Restoration Suite 2)Yes (from Restoration Suite 2)
DeNoiseLight version with only static noise profile and fewer parametersYes (from Restoration Suite 2)
DeHumYes (from Restoration Suite 2)Yes (from Restoration Suite 2)
VitalizeYesYes
Automatically remove DC offsetsYesYes
EffectsStandard EditionPremium Edition
ReverbYesVerberate 2
Convolution reverbYesYes
Echo (multitap delay width feedback filtering and optional stereo bouncing)YesYes
Modulate (flanger and phaser)YesYes
ChorusYes, based on Acon Digital MultiplyYes, based on Acon Digital Multipl
Transpose (pitch change)YesYes
Time StretchingYesYes
Harmonizer with up to four voicesYesYes
File FormatsStandard EditionPremium Edition
Supported audio formatsWAV, WAV64, AIFF, MP4 (AAC – Windows 7 or higher required), MP3, OGG, FLAC, WMAWAV, WAV64, AIFF, MP4 (AAC – Windows 7 or higher required), MP3, OGG, FLAC, WMA
Edit ACID information i wave files​YesYes
Integrated file browser pane in the workspaceYesYes

CD ProjectsStandard EditionPremium Edition
Integrated audio burningYesYes
Disc At Once burning (DAO) for gapless recordingYesYes
Import audio tracks from CDsYesYes
Supports buffer underun protection schemesYesYes
Save and load CD projectsYesYes
Erase CD-RWsYesYes

Before you install Acoustica, please make sure your computer fulfills the following requirements:

PC Version (Windows)

  • Windows 7 – 64 bit / 8.x / 10
  • Intel Core i3 or AMD multi-core processor (Intel Core i5 or faster recommended)
  • 1366 x 768 display resolution (1920 x 1080 or higher recommended)
  • 1 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended)
  • 1 GB free HD space

Macintosh Version (OS X)

Loop Editor 2

  • OS X 10.11 or later
  • 1 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended)
  • 1 GB free HD space

Good free audio editing software will help you to produce awesome music. Modern audio editors can cut, trim, merge music, apply filters and effects, record sounds, mix music samples, change voice, normalize volume, make ringtones, mute silence and tons of other cool tricks. If you need to convert a track into another format, you can use Freemake Audio Converter, which is free MP3 converting software. But for more advanced features check top audio editors that we list here.

SEE ALSO: Best Websites to Download Free MP3

SEE ALSO: Top 5 Best Download Audio Tools

Audacity

Audacity is the first on the list. Originated in 2000, Audacity is a pioneer of free sound editing freeware. The download is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. What is Audacity? It is a powerful music editor that lets you perform all the necessary operations with audio files: record music, mix audio samples, cut and trim tracks, join several MP3s, apply effects, mute parts of a song, and much more! Audacity has an impressive list of supported audio formats including M4A, M4R, WAV, MP3, AAC, AIFF, FLAC, MP2, MP3, OGG & others. For the exotic music file extensions, use Free Audio Converter by Freemake and encode them into MP3s, WAVs or WMAs for further use in Audacity.

The program records sounds from microphones or mixers, streams audio and records multiple channels in the same row. The most required features of this freeware are cutting, mixing large number of tracks, changing the sound properties: pitch, tempo and altering the effects of the track. There are also some advanced effects available like adding echo or reversing. Let's learn how to use Audacity!

How to Use Audacity

Audacity is intuitive in use. Even if you're a newbie in multimedia production, you'll learn how to edit audio in Audacity fast. Follow 3 key steps:

  1. Download and launch Audacity;
  2. Import an original audio track via drag and drop;
  3. On the wavepad form with your track, click the Selection Tool;
  4. Set selection marks and apply any of the options listed in the Edit menu to the audio part;
  5. When you're done with the audio editing, go to File > Save Project to keep your changes;
  6. The last step is to export your project into a new music file. Go to File > Export audio > Format choose a file extension and hit the Save button.

Loop Editor 2 1 3 – Audio Loop Editing Tool Free

Summary: The Audacity's interface is modest. It may be considered as a drawback, but for the program which is absolutely free, you can pay no attention to the button styles. Well, Audacity is suitable and convenient for all the standard operations you may need.

SEE ALSO: 12 Effective Free and Paid Ways of Compressing Any Audio File [TEST RESULTS]

Live 9

Live 9 is an advanced digital music workstation for DJs. Unlike Audacity, Ableton Live 9 enables professional musicians to broadcast live music sessions in night clubs and to perform real-time concerts. Live 9 is available for download on Windows and Mac.

It has a flexible interface and carries out almost any option you can imagine. Even background rhymes and chords are available for adding. So you can feel as a real music director and create your own masterpiece of live sounds. With Ableton Live 9 audio station software, you can record, mix, add effects, sync tracks, and much more. The cool perk of the Ableton software is the ability to work and produce MIDI files that every musician loves. Another advantage is a lengthy set of extra packs for musicians with various loops, samples, drum and instrumental mixes, rhythms, noises and melodies.

How to Use Ableton Live 9

Ableton Live 9 takes time to get used to. So you need to spend time on YouTube watching Live 9 tutorials. Be ready for it! Here's a video guide for beginners:

  1. Download and start Ableton Live 9;
  2. Create a new live set via File> New Live Set;
  3. Download music samples to your PC and add them via Categories > Add Folder;
  4. Drag and drop desired music files (for example, from Instruments category) into the main window;
  5. Drag and drop samples into the Impulse drum machine;
  6. Tweak the sample's settings like volume or frequency, if necessary;
  7. Preview your music creation and go to File> Live Set as, name your project and click the Save button;
  8. To save your project as an audio track or MIDI, jump to File> Export audio or File> Export MIDI clip.

Summary: If you are a musician or DJ, or just learning it, Ableton Live 9 is a right choice for you. The software is excessive for simple audio trimming or ringtone making. Live 9 audio editor is not completely free; a 30-day trial is accessible without paying. But is it's enough and you'll manage to dive into the world of sounds, you won't find anything better.

WaveShop

WaveShop is a free and lightweight audio editor for Windows OS. As a typical open source tool, WaveShop can't boast of beautiful interface. It's plain, but comprehensible for amateurs. The editing freeware has one feature: you can edit the only fragment of a file without affecting the whole track. It seems to be a helpful option for music mixes or creation of DJ samples.

Then, you can reorder some audio blocks to patch a song cover. Moreover, as a usual audio editor, WaveShop can cut, trim, merge MP3s, add audio transitions, normalize, amplify, reverse, fade audio, etc.

How to Use WaveShop

Let's learn how to cut music in WaveShop. Follow simple steps:

  1. Download and launch WaveShop;
  2. Add an original song via File > Open;
  3. Look at the wavepad and hit the Pause button;
  4. Choose a part of the track with your mouse cursor;
  5. Right click on the selected part and hit the Cut option;
  6. When you're done, go to File > Save as to save your project;
  7. Later you can export the edited file via File > Export option.

Summary: WaveShop is a pure open source product. If your mission is to make some technical alterations, go for this editor.

Wavosaur

Wavosaur fulfills all the simple missions like cutting, pasting, editing, pitch shifting and processing sounds. It supports VST effects plugin, working with multiple files at once, changing volume and voice, even muting the audio flows, fading in and out. Unfortunately, Wavosour audio editor is only suitable for Windows and it doesn't have software installer. So, basically, you have to download an archive and use file compression software to unpack it.

Installation of Wavosaur isn't a piece of cake. The interface is plain and not user-friendly at all as you need to puzzle your brain about the meaning of the buttons and icons.

How to use Wavosaur

To facilitate software installation, watch Wavosaur video tutorial and follow all steps:

  1. Download and unzip Wavosaur audio editor as shown in the video;
  2. Add an audio file by clicking the file folder button;
  3. Use the selection tool and your mouse cursor;
  4. Apply a desired action (for instance, hit the Scissors button to cut file);
  5. When you are ready, click the Save button.

Summary: Well, those who have time to learn the program's insights will be quite satisfied with this version. The software is donation-based. So if you enjoy Wavosaur features, please support the developers.

MEF Music Editor

MEFmedia Music Editor is Windows freeware which looks stylish and works fine. It is claimed to be so easy to use that even a tyro of sound editing won't get lost in it. The most common features like recording, cutting, copying, pasting, deleting and CD burning are inside. So, if you want to record the altered media file on the portable CD, this audio editor is right for you. The free software workflow is similar to Wavosaur. You can add file or a CD disk, go to the wavepad form and apply a sound effect or filter.

Summary: MEF Music Editor is good for advanced, but non-professional users. There are all popular features of an audio editor.

And now, what will be your choice?

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