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.
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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.
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Press ReviewsTremendous-value feature-rich suite of restoration and audio-editing processors with a fantastic new stem-separation tool. MT Choice Award and MT Value Award. Features 5/5 | Ease of Use 4.5/5 | Even the standard edition offers incredible functionality for little money. Top! 5.5 / 6 Wow! I've never started a review with ‘Wow!' but this product really deserves it. Acoustica 7 is all about getting audio editing tasks done quickly, efficiently and with excellent sound quality — BRILLIANT 95% TestimonialsFinally 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. 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! |
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.
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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 Features | Standard Edition | Premium Edition |
---|---|---|
Supported driver models for audio recording and playback (Windows) | ASIO, Windows Audio (exclusive and non-exclusive), DirectSound | ASIO, Windows Audio (exclusive and non-exclusive), DirectSound |
Supported driver models for audio recording and playback (Mac) | CoreAudio | CoreAudio |
Maximum number of audio channels | 2 (stereo) | 8 (up to 7.1 channel surround) |
Maximum sample rate | 384 kHz | 384 kHz |
Supported bit resolutions | Up to 32 bit PCM or floating point | Up to 32 bit PCM or floating point |
Timer and input level triggered recording | Yes | Yes |
Number of undo and redo levels | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Ultra fast non-destructive editing engine | Yes | Yes |
Standard cut, copy, paste and mix editing | Yes | Yes |
Optional Auto de-click at splice points | Yes | Yes |
Drag and drop editing | Yes | Yes |
Support for labels and region markers | Yes | Yes |
Support for Workspace files | Yes | Yes |
Cleaning Wizard that simplifies LP or tape to CD transfers | Yes | Yes |
Time formats | Hour:Min:Sec:MS, SMPTE (23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 drop frame, 29.97 non-drop frame, 30 fps), Sample index, Bar:beat:tick | Hour: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 files | Yes | Yes |
Tabbed MDI user interface | Yes | Yes |
Spectral Editing | Standard Edition | Premium Edition |
---|---|---|
Switch between waveform and spectrogram view in clip editor | No | Yes |
Temporaral resolution enhancement | N/A | Up to 8X |
Time-frequency selection tools | N/A | Area (time range, frequency range or combined), brush, freehand and magic wand |
Retouch tool (attenuates noise in time-frequency selections) | No | Yes |
Overtone selection | N/A | Yes, alt + mousewheel or arrow up / down sets number of harmonics |
Frequency scales | N/A | Mel scale, logarithmic or linear |
Multitrack Editing | Standard Edition | Premium Edition |
---|---|---|
Multitrack editor | Yes | Yes |
Maximum number of rendered audio channels | 2 (stereo) | 8 (including 7.1 and 5.1 surround) |
Maximum number of tracks | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Processing chains | Track inserts, master inserts and send effects | Track inserts, master inserts and send effects |
Loop or time stretch clips | Yes | Yes |
Cross fade between clips | Yes | Yes |
Automation curves | Volume, left to right pan, back to front pan and send level | Volume, left to right pan, back to front pan and send level |
Real-time Analyzers | Standard Edition | Premium Edition |
---|---|---|
Level meter with true or sample peak, peak hold and RMS indicators | Yes | Yes |
Level meter modes | K-20, K-14, K12 and digital full scale | K-20, K-14, K12 and digital full scale |
Customizable level meter ballistic settings | Yes | Yes |
Loudness meter | Yes (EBU R-128 compliant) | Yes (EBU R-128 compliant) |
Spectrum analyzer | Yes | Yes |
Phase correlation meter | Yes | Yes |
Time display | Yes | Yes |
Analysis Tools | Standard Edition | Premium Edition |
---|---|---|
Spectrum analysis | Yes | Yes |
Spectrogram analysis | Yes | Yes |
Wavelet (Morlet wavelet) analysis | Yes | Yes |
Spectral histrogram | Yes | Yes |
Statistics | Yes | Yes |
Automatic track splitting | Yes | Yes |
Seamlessly Integrated Plug-Ins | Standard Edition | Premium Edition |
---|---|---|
Restoration Suite 2 | Yes, but with DeNoise Light (static noise profile only and fewer parameters) | Yes |
Mastering Suite | Dynamics, Limit, Dither and a feature limited version of Equalize 2 | All |
Acon Digital Verberate 2 | Feature limited version | Yes |
Audio Processing | Standard Edition | Premium Edition |
---|---|---|
Processing chain | Yes | Yes |
Plug-in support | VST, VST3 and AU (Mac only) | VST, VST3 and AU (Mac only) |
Real-time preview audio processors | Yes | Yes |
Preset manager | Yes (for internal tools) | Yes (for internal tools) |
Volume curves | Yes | Yes |
Fade ins and outs with five different curves | Yes | Yes |
High quality sample format conversion | Yes | Yes |
Dithering and noise shaping | Yes | Yes |
Channel mixer for stereo image adjustments | Yes | Yes |
Batch processing (files and complete folder structures) | Yes | Yes |
Add sampler loops | Yes | Yes |
Loop fader (cross-faded loops) | Yes | Yes |
Test signal generator | Yes | Yes |
Dynamics (compressor, expanded and gate) | Yes | Yes |
Multiband Dynamics (multiband compressor, expanded and gate) | No | Yes |
Limit | Yes | Yes |
Remix | Yes | Yes |
Audio Restoration | Standard Edition | Premium Edition |
---|---|---|
Extract Dialogue | No | Yes |
DeClick | Yes (from Restoration Suite 2) | Yes (from Restoration Suite 2) |
DeClip | Yes (from Restoration Suite 2) | Yes (from Restoration Suite 2) |
DeNoise | Light version with only static noise profile and fewer parameters | Yes (from Restoration Suite 2) |
DeHum | Yes (from Restoration Suite 2) | Yes (from Restoration Suite 2) |
Vitalize | Yes | Yes |
Automatically remove DC offsets | Yes | Yes |
Effects | Standard Edition | Premium Edition |
---|---|---|
Reverb | Yes | Verberate 2 |
Convolution reverb | Yes | Yes |
Echo (multitap delay width feedback filtering and optional stereo bouncing) | Yes | Yes |
Modulate (flanger and phaser) | Yes | Yes |
Chorus | Yes, based on Acon Digital Multiply | Yes, based on Acon Digital Multipl |
Transpose (pitch change) | Yes | Yes |
Time Stretching | Yes | Yes |
Harmonizer with up to four voices | Yes | Yes |
File Formats | Standard Edition | Premium Edition |
---|---|---|
Supported audio formats | WAV, WAV64, AIFF, MP4 (AAC – Windows 7 or higher required), MP3, OGG, FLAC, WMA | WAV, WAV64, AIFF, MP4 (AAC – Windows 7 or higher required), MP3, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
Edit ACID information i wave files | Yes | Yes |
Integrated file browser pane in the workspace | Yes | Yes |
CD Projects | Standard Edition | Premium Edition |
---|---|---|
Integrated audio burning | Yes | Yes |
Disc At Once burning (DAO) for gapless recording | Yes | Yes |
Import audio tracks from CDs | Yes | Yes |
Supports buffer underun protection schemes | Yes | Yes |
Save and load CD projects | Yes | Yes |
Erase CD-RWs | Yes | Yes |
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:
- Download and launch Audacity;
- Import an original audio track via drag and drop;
- On the wavepad form with your track, click the Selection Tool;
- Set selection marks and apply any of the options listed in the Edit menu to the audio part;
- When you're done with the audio editing, go to File > Save Project to keep your changes;
- 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.
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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:
- Download and start Ableton Live 9;
- Create a new live set via File> New Live Set;
- Download music samples to your PC and add them via Categories > Add Folder;
- Drag and drop desired music files (for example, from Instruments category) into the main window;
- Drag and drop samples into the Impulse drum machine;
- Tweak the sample's settings like volume or frequency, if necessary;
- Preview your music creation and go to File> Live Set as, name your project and click the Save button;
- 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:
- Download and launch WaveShop;
- Add an original song via File > Open;
- Look at the wavepad and hit the Pause button;
- Choose a part of the track with your mouse cursor;
- Right click on the selected part and hit the Cut option;
- When you're done, go to File > Save as to save your project;
- 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:
- Download and unzip Wavosaur audio editor as shown in the video;
- Add an audio file by clicking the file folder button;
- Use the selection tool and your mouse cursor;
- Apply a desired action (for instance, hit the Scissors button to cut file);
- 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?
Analysis Tools | Standard Edition | Premium Edition |
---|---|---|
Spectrum analysis | Yes | Yes |
Spectrogram analysis | Yes | Yes |
Wavelet (Morlet wavelet) analysis | Yes | Yes |
Spectral histrogram | Yes | Yes |
Statistics | Yes | Yes |
Automatic track splitting | Yes | Yes |
Seamlessly Integrated Plug-Ins | Standard Edition | Premium Edition |
---|---|---|
Restoration Suite 2 | Yes, but with DeNoise Light (static noise profile only and fewer parameters) | Yes |
Mastering Suite | Dynamics, Limit, Dither and a feature limited version of Equalize 2 | All |
Acon Digital Verberate 2 | Feature limited version | Yes |
Audio Processing | Standard Edition | Premium Edition |
---|---|---|
Processing chain | Yes | Yes |
Plug-in support | VST, VST3 and AU (Mac only) | VST, VST3 and AU (Mac only) |
Real-time preview audio processors | Yes | Yes |
Preset manager | Yes (for internal tools) | Yes (for internal tools) |
Volume curves | Yes | Yes |
Fade ins and outs with five different curves | Yes | Yes |
High quality sample format conversion | Yes | Yes |
Dithering and noise shaping | Yes | Yes |
Channel mixer for stereo image adjustments | Yes | Yes |
Batch processing (files and complete folder structures) | Yes | Yes |
Add sampler loops | Yes | Yes |
Loop fader (cross-faded loops) | Yes | Yes |
Test signal generator | Yes | Yes |
Dynamics (compressor, expanded and gate) | Yes | Yes |
Multiband Dynamics (multiband compressor, expanded and gate) | No | Yes |
Limit | Yes | Yes |
Remix | Yes | Yes |
Audio Restoration | Standard Edition | Premium Edition |
---|---|---|
Extract Dialogue | No | Yes |
DeClick | Yes (from Restoration Suite 2) | Yes (from Restoration Suite 2) |
DeClip | Yes (from Restoration Suite 2) | Yes (from Restoration Suite 2) |
DeNoise | Light version with only static noise profile and fewer parameters | Yes (from Restoration Suite 2) |
DeHum | Yes (from Restoration Suite 2) | Yes (from Restoration Suite 2) |
Vitalize | Yes | Yes |
Automatically remove DC offsets | Yes | Yes |
Effects | Standard Edition | Premium Edition |
---|---|---|
Reverb | Yes | Verberate 2 |
Convolution reverb | Yes | Yes |
Echo (multitap delay width feedback filtering and optional stereo bouncing) | Yes | Yes |
Modulate (flanger and phaser) | Yes | Yes |
Chorus | Yes, based on Acon Digital Multiply | Yes, based on Acon Digital Multipl |
Transpose (pitch change) | Yes | Yes |
Time Stretching | Yes | Yes |
Harmonizer with up to four voices | Yes | Yes |
File Formats | Standard Edition | Premium Edition |
---|---|---|
Supported audio formats | WAV, WAV64, AIFF, MP4 (AAC – Windows 7 or higher required), MP3, OGG, FLAC, WMA | WAV, WAV64, AIFF, MP4 (AAC – Windows 7 or higher required), MP3, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
Edit ACID information i wave files | Yes | Yes |
Integrated file browser pane in the workspace | Yes | Yes |
CD Projects | Standard Edition | Premium Edition |
---|---|---|
Integrated audio burning | Yes | Yes |
Disc At Once burning (DAO) for gapless recording | Yes | Yes |
Import audio tracks from CDs | Yes | Yes |
Supports buffer underun protection schemes | Yes | Yes |
Save and load CD projects | Yes | Yes |
Erase CD-RWs | Yes | Yes |
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:
- Download and launch Audacity;
- Import an original audio track via drag and drop;
- On the wavepad form with your track, click the Selection Tool;
- Set selection marks and apply any of the options listed in the Edit menu to the audio part;
- When you're done with the audio editing, go to File > Save Project to keep your changes;
- 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:
- Download and start Ableton Live 9;
- Create a new live set via File> New Live Set;
- Download music samples to your PC and add them via Categories > Add Folder;
- Drag and drop desired music files (for example, from Instruments category) into the main window;
- Drag and drop samples into the Impulse drum machine;
- Tweak the sample's settings like volume or frequency, if necessary;
- Preview your music creation and go to File> Live Set as, name your project and click the Save button;
- 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:
- Download and launch WaveShop;
- Add an original song via File > Open;
- Look at the wavepad and hit the Pause button;
- Choose a part of the track with your mouse cursor;
- Right click on the selected part and hit the Cut option;
- When you're done, go to File > Save as to save your project;
- 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:
- Download and unzip Wavosaur audio editor as shown in the video;
- Add an audio file by clicking the file folder button;
- Use the selection tool and your mouse cursor;
- Apply a desired action (for instance, hit the Scissors button to cut file);
- 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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