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    SoX is the Swiss Army Knife of sound processing utilities. It can convert audio files to other popular audio file types and also apply sound effects and filters during the conversion.
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    LosslessCut

    LosslessCut

    The swiss army knife of lossless video/audio editing

    LosslessCut aims to be the ultimate cross platform FFmpeg GUI for extremely fast and lossless operations on video, audio, subtitle and other related media files. The main feature is lossless trimming and cutting of video and audio files, which is great for saving space by rough-cutting your large video files taken from a video camera, GoPro, drone, etc. It lets you quickly extract the good parts from your videos and discard many gigabytes of data without doing a slow re-encode and thereby losing quality. Or you can add a music or subtitle track to your video without needing to encode. Everything is extremely fast because it does an almost direct data copy, fueled by the awesome FFmpeg which does all the grunt work. Lossless merge/concatenation of arbitrary files (with identical codecs parameters, e.g. from the same camera). Lossless stream editing: Combine arbitrary tracks from multiple files (ex. add music or subtitle track to a video file).
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    Spleeter

    Spleeter

    Deezer source separation library including pretrained models

    Spleeter is the Deezer source separation library with pretrained models written in Python and using Tensorflow. It makes it easy to train music source separation models (assuming you have a dataset of isolated sources), and provides already trained state of the art models for performing various flavours of separation. 2 stems and 4 stems models have state of the art performances on the musdb dataset. Spleeter is also very fast as it can perform separation of audio files to 4 stems 100x faster than real-time when run on a GPU. We designed Spleeter so you can use it straight from command line as well as directly in your own development pipeline as a Python library. It can be installed with Conda, with pip or be used with Docker.
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    Audacity

    Audacity

    A free multi-track audio editor and recorder

    Audacity is a free, easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. Audacity is free software, developed by a group of volunteers and distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). Programs like Audacity are also called open source software, because their source code is available for anyone to study or use. There are thousands of other free and open source programs, including the Firefox web browser, the LibreOffice or Apache OpenOffice office suites and entire Linux-based operating systems such as Ubuntu
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    TuxGuitar
    TuxGuitar is a multitrack guitar tablature editor and player written in Java-SWT, It can open GuitarPro, PowerTab and TablEdit files.
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    Downloads: 2,650 This Week
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    Hydrogen

    Hydrogen

    An advanced drum machine with pattern-based programming

    Hydrogen is an advanced drum machine for GNU/Linux, Windows and Mac OS X. It's main goal is to bring professional yet simple and intuitive pattern-based drum programming.
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    Downloads: 1,615 This Week
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    Kid3 Tag Editor

    Kid3 Tag Editor

    Audio Tag Editor

    Kid3 audio tag editor can edit the tags of MP3, Ogg, FLAC, MPC & WMA files in an efficient way, convert between ID3v1 and ID3v2, set the tags of multiple files, generate tags from file names or vice versa and import from freedb, MusicBrainz and Disco
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    Downloads: 1,179 This Week
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    mp3splt

    mp3splt

    utility to split mp3, ogg vorbis and FLAC files without decoding

    mp3splt is a free utility to split mp3, ogg vorbis and FLAC files without decoding, selecting begin/end time; if file is an album, you can get splitpoints automatically from internet or a local cue, cddb file. It also splits Mp3Wrap and AlbumWrap archives. Supports splitting and trimming by silence detection. For mp3 files, both ID3v1 and ID3v2 are supported using original tags or user defined tags.
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    Fx FloorBoard

    Fx FloorBoard

    Graphical editor software for many Boss and Roland effect & synth unit

    Editors for the BOSS GT-1, 3, 5, 6, 8, Pro, 10, 100, 001 Guitar Multi-Effects Processors, and the BOSS GT-1B,6B,10B Bass Multi-Effects Processors. And for the Katana Amplifier. and various Boss and Roland guitar synths. This software can visually edit parameters via Midi,USB, or Bluetooth(via external device on some units) on the Multi-Effects/Amp/Synth Processor.
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    Frescobaldi

    Frescobaldi

    LilyPond sheet music text editor

    Frescobaldi is a free and open source LilyPond sheet music text editor. Designed to be powerful yet lightweight and easy-to-use, Frescobaldi offers great functionality and a host of useful features such as music view with advanced two-way Point & Click, Midi capturing to enter music, a Snippet Manager and many more. Frescobaldi is named after Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643), an Italian composer of keyboard music in the late Renaissance and early Baroque period.
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    Aria Maestosa
    Aria Maestosa is a midi sequencer/editor. It lets you compose, edit and play midi files with a few clicks in a user-friendly interface offering score, keyboard, guitar, drum and controller views. Git repository: https://github.com/ariamaestosa/ariamaestosa
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    Downloads: 325 This Week
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    Sneedacity

    Sneedacity

    Audio Editor

    Sneedacity (formerly Audacity) is an easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. Sneedacity aims to provide a telemetry-free experience while otherwise being up-to-date with Audacity's original codebase, with minor improvements being added as (s)needed by contributors and volunteers like you at large. Sneedacity is free software licensed under GPL, version 2. Macros for chaining commands and batch processing. Scripting in Python, Perl, or any language that supports named pipes. Nyquist Very powerful built-in scripting language that may also be used to create plug-ins. Editing multi-track editing with sample accuracy and arbitrary sample rates. Accessibility for VI users. Analysis and visualization tools to analyze audio or other signal data.
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    Finds problems in MP3 files and helps the user to fix many of them using included tools. Looks at both the audio part (VBR info, quality, normalization) and the tags containing track information (ID3.) Also includes a tag editor and a file renamer.
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    EasyABC

    EasyABC

    EasyABC is an open source ABC editor

    EasyABC allows the user to create, edit, view, play, convert music written in the ABC music notation language. The program was written in Python 2.7 and WxPython by Nils Liberg and runs on Windows, OSX, and Linux. Nils Liberg is no longer supporting this open source package, however I have volunteered to continue its support and development.
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    Downloads: 185 This Week
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    WaveShop

    WaveShop

    Fast, bit-perfect audio editor that doesn't modify samples needlessly

    WaveShop is an audio editor for Windows XP/Vista/7/8. Unlike many similar apps, WaveShop is bit-perfect, meaning samples aren't altered unless they need to be. Editing a portion of an audio file only affects that portion; the rest of the file is untouched. Blocks of audio can be cut and pasted without changing their contents at all. This is especially useful for patching a finished master without corrupting its dither.
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    A crossplatform music editor for creating Commodore 64 music. Uses reSID library by Dag Lem and supports alternatively HardSID & CatWeasel devices.
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    LASTAR

    LASTAR

    Automatic audio RMS normalizer & splitter

    Fast batch audio processor for automatic loudness adjustment and audio files splitting. The software automatically normalizes a batch of files to a given RMS volume, and can split tracks in several ones by detecting low level ("noise") chunks. It embeds : - a multi-band limiter, - an Automatic Gain Control, - an automated 10 bands equalizer, - a classic 3 bands semi-parametric equalizer, - a noise gate, - a trimming function, - user preset management. Portable version needs VC 2015 RunTime to be installed https://www.microsoft.com/fr-fr/download/details.aspx?id=48145 You use LASTAR for your mobile music library ? Try now the new Android player with its real-time embedded algorithm ! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arthelion.loudplayer&hl=fr
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    Snd

    Snd is a sound editor

    Snd is a sound editor.
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    prodatum

    prodatum

    patch editor for the E-MU Proteus 2000 synthesizer family

    A cross-platform patch editor for the E-MU Proteus 2000 sample-based synthesizer family. prodatum is free software.
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    listFix()
    A Java application that can fix/repair playlists by searching a media library for lost, missing, & renamed files. Supports absolute & relative references, UTF-8, UNC paths, and URLs. Removes duplicates, sorts and randomizes lists, and much more!
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    AudioSlicer is a Cocoa GUI application that finds all silences in an audio file and allows you to split it into several smaller audio files and to name/tag them properly. For now only MP3 is supported but other formats may come in the future.
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    PlayerPro music editor and SoundTracker

    PlayerPro music editor and SoundTracker

    Play SoundTracker media on your computer.

    PlayerPro is a music composer and sound editor ( SoundTracker ) for MOD S3M XM IT UMX . Uses XI, Quicktime or SoundFonts. Currently runs on MacOS and OSX; playback engines also available for Windows and BeOS. Upcoming version 6 will support ALSA (Linux).
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    MidiQuickFix - Midi editor and player
    MidiQuickFix allows you to directly edit the events in a Midi file. It is intended to make it easy to find and fix problems, such as setting volume and pan values for a track, without the need for a complex Midi sequencing program.
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    Frinika

    Free open source DAW, MIDI sequencer, software synthesizers

    Frinika is a free, complete music workstation software for Linux, Windows, Mac OSX and other operating systems running Java. It features sequencer, soft-synths, realtime effects and audio recording.
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    Qoobar
    Qoobar - Audio Tagger for Classical Music. It can - Edit ID3v2.4, Xiph.org, APE, ASF tags. - Rename files and fill in tags. - Work with groups of files. - Insert chars with diacritics.
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Guide to Open Source Audio Editing Software

Open source audio editing software is software that can be used by anyone, for free, to edit and manipulate audio files. This type of software allows users to mix, edit, and add effects to existing audio files or create ones from scratch. It can also be used to record live sound sources like microphones and video game consoles. Open source audio editing software gives the user full control over their work, allowing them to customize their projects based on their needs.

Typically open source audio editing applications will have a basic range of features such as recording, cutting/pasting and mixing sounds together in multitrack environments (i.e., creating soundscapes). They may also include tools for normalizing sound levels (so they remain consistent throughout), adding fade-ins/outs or reverb effects, working with loops or samples, signal processing filters (EQs and noise reduction); basically allowing you to take an ordinary recording and make it sound awesome. Some programs even offer midi file support so that you can integrate digital instruments into your project easily.

The great thing about open source audio editors is that they are usually more flexible than proprietary commercial alternatives due the fact that they allow users access to the code so they can tweak options as desired; making it easier for users who are pushing boundaries with their experiments. Additionally, many of these programs offer tutorials or community help if you're experiencing issues or need tips on how certain features work best for different projects, genres, etc.

Examples of popular open source DAW's (digital audio workstation) applications include Audacity which is considered one of the ‘standard’ go-tos but there are plenty others out there like Ardour which focus more on professional level production rather than home studio use; LMMS which specializes in electronic music composition; Traverso DAW which comes highly recommended by audiophiles around the world; Mixxx designed specifically for DJs. The list goes on.

In summary, open sourced audio editing software provides an accessible way for people looking to make creative changes to recordings whether it’s just fixing mistakes in a podcast episode right up through producing high quality EDM tracks; giving users total command over every aspect of their projects without having pay hefty fees for a license key.

Features Provided by Open Source Audio Editing Software

  • Spectral Editing: Spectral editing allows users to visually reshape their audio files by manipulating and removing waveform frequencies. It enables precision-level control in an intuitive graphical interface, with the ability to cut, copy, or paste parts of a sound’s spectrum.
  • Non-destructive Editing: Non-destructive editing preserves the original data and allows users to undo and redo alterations without having to re-record their sounds. This makes it possible for users to experiment freely without worrying about permanently altering their work.
  • Multi-track Support: Most open source audio editing software offers multi-track support, allowing users to layer multiple audio tracks together into a single composition. This can be extremely useful when working with virtual instruments or mixing live recordings together.
  • Automated Mixers: Automated mixers allow you to quickly adjust levels on each track you are working on either individually or as groups. They come with many features such as low pass filters, compressors, limiters and more which can fine tune your mixes in no time.
  • Plugins & Effects: Many open source programs offer plugins which apply various sound effects such as delay, reverb, chorus and more to your recordings which can enhance them sonically while retaining their quality. These plugins expand the capabilities of your program significantly.
  • Automation: Automation makes it possible to control parameters such as volume, panning, effects and more in real time with automation curves. This can add a level of creativity to your mix which simply would not be possible without it.
  • Export Formats: Open source audio editing programs can generally export your work into multiple digital formats such as mp3, wav, aiff and more depending on the software you are using. This makes it easy to send your files out to listeners quickly and easily.

What Are the Different Types of Open Source Audio Editing Software?

  • Audacity: Audacity is one of the most popular open source audio editing softwares. It gives you a wide array of features including recording, cropping, cutting, and mixing sound files as well as applying effects to them. It also supports multiple formats so it can be used with many devices and types of sound recordings.
  • Ardour: Ardour is an open source cross-platform digital audio workstation that lets you record, edit, mix and master your own songs or entire music albums with professional quality results. It has a broad range of tools for manipulating sound, from basic fades to complex equalization and effects chains.
  • Traverso DAW: Traverso DAW is an easy-to-use yet powerful open source digital audio workstation designed specifically for desktop recording applications. It boasts numerous features such as real-time previews, multitrack recording up to 96 kHz/32 bit resolution, and built-in mastering with comprehensive EQ controls and limiter options.
  • LMMS (Linux Multimedia Studio): LMMS (Linux Multimedia Studio) is another popular open source digital audio workstation available on Linux. It combines both MIDI sequencing capabilities with sample manipulation tools into one package so you can easily create your own electronic music tracks without having to use two separate programs.
  • Jokosher: Jokosher is an intuitive multi-track recording studio written in Python that allows you to quickly record musical ideas without any hassle or extra cost of proprietary software solutions. Its simple drag and drop interface makes it easy enough even for beginners who want to start creating their own music instantly without too much of a learning curve involved.
  • Open Sonic: Open Sonic is an open source game based on the Sega Genesis/Megadrive Sonic. It features audio recording and processing capabilities, letting you create soundtracks for your levels and modify existing sounds. With its built-in library of samples, effects, and loops it can be a great tool for any musician looking to experiment with creative sonic manipulation.

Benefits of Using Open Source Audio Editing Software

  • Cost-effective: Open source audio editing software is available for free, making it an excellent choice for aspiring musicians and producers who are working on a limited budget. This can help ensure that they have access to the latest tools while still being able to produce quality recordings.
  • Easy to use: Many open source audio editing programs are easy to use, meaning users can quickly become familiar with their different features and functions, even if they lack technical experience. This allows users to begin working on their projects right away without having to worry about complicated processes or learn complex systems.
  • Flexible: Audio editing programs allow users to create music, podcasts and more in exactly the way they want. Often times these open source solutions give creators more freedom than traditional software packages by providing them with access to all underlying code structures which makes customisation easier.
  • Reliable: As open source applications are maintained by a community of developers who collaborate together over time. Errors & bugs can be fixed faster than with proprietary software solutions, ensuring that your recordings will remain uncompromised when using the most up-to-date version of the program.
  • Highly compatible: The majority of open source audio editors are highly compatible with existing hardware configurations such as sound cards and mixers; allowing you take full advantage of their features without worrying about compatibility issues arising from proprietary solutions.
  • Networking capabilities: A community of users that engage with the software and its developers can lead to faster development cycles which in turn will result in a better product. This means access to user feedback, bug fixes, and new features without having to purchase an expensive upgrade or wait for an update from the manufacturer.
  • Security: As open source software is developed with the input of a wide range of users, it tends to be more secure than proprietary solutions. This means that users can access and edit their data without worrying about the safety and integrity of their recordings.

What Types of Users Use Open Source Audio Editing Software?

  • Professional Audio Engineers: Experienced users with a deep understanding of audio editing techniques who use open source software to create commercial grade sound recordings.
  • Musicians: Amateur or experienced musicians who use open source audio editors to record, mix and master their own music productions.
  • Home Recording Enthusiasts: Hobbyists and enthusiasts that want an easy-to-use platform for recording vocals, instruments and other sounds from home.
  • Vloggers/YouTubers: Content creators looking for user friendly software to add background music, voiceovers and sound effects to videos.
  • DJs & Beatmakers: Professionals or hobbyists needing powerful tools for remixing tracks, creating mash-ups and crafting beats.
  • Podcasters/Radio Hosts: Those who require advanced features for cutting out sections of spoken dialogue, layering audio clips and enhancing the overall mix quality in podcasts and radio shows.
  • Sound Designers: Audio professionals who need specialized tools for designing sound effects, Foley and ambiance for film and other media projects.
  • Audio Restoration Specialists: Individuals wanting to clean up and restore old recordings, by removing clicks and hiss, restoring lost frequencies, or even fixing damaged film audio.
  • Education & Technology Professionals: Educators and IT personnel who need to produce audio for tutorials and other educational materials.

How Much Does Open Source Audio Editing Software Cost?

Open source audio editing software is available for free, so it won't cost you a dime. With most free open source software, you will get basic tools to record and edit audio files in various formats while maintaining quality sound. Some open source programs have advanced features that include audio filtering, VST instrument support and panning control. You can also find a lot of additional plugins and effects for your open source audio editor enabling you to tailor the sound or music as desired. You may even be able to add support for surround-sound mixing with an appropriate plugin. If needed, some open source programs offer comprehensive tutorials or user manuals covering all aspects of its use. So whether you're recording podcasts, digital music mixes or live performances—whatever you need; there's free open source software out there that will suit them well.

What Software Can Integrate With Open Source Audio Editing Software?

Open source audio editing software can integrate with a variety of other types of software, including music notation programs, digital audio workstations (DAWs) and effect plug-ins. Music notation programs allow users to create sheet music from their compositions, while DAWs enable them to record, edit and mix tracks. Additionally, many open source audio editors offer the ability to connect to online databases for downloading free sound effects and samples as well as integration with effect plug-ins such as equalizers and compressors that are used for optimizing sound quality. By enabling compatibility between different kinds of audio processing tools, open source audio editing software makes it easy for users to achieve consistent results when creating music on multiple platforms.

Recent Trends Related to Open Source Audio Editing Software

  • Increased Adoption: Open source audio editing software is becoming increasingly popular as more users recognize its potential for creating professional-quality audio. This has led to an increase in the number of users and developers using the software.
  • Improved Features: Open source audio editing software is constantly being improved, adding new features and becoming more user-friendly. This makes it easier for users to get the most out of their audio projects.
  • Multiple Platforms: Open source audio editing software is available on multiple platforms, allowing for users to work on a variety of devices, from computers to smartphones. This makes it easier for people to collaborate on projects and ensure that their work sounds great no matter what platform they are using.
  • Easy Upgrades: Unlike proprietary software, open source audio editing software can be easily upgraded, allowing users to add new features or fix existing problems with minimal effort. This makes it easier for users to keep their audio projects up-to-date and take advantage of the latest improvements.
  • More Collaborative: Open source audio editing software encourages collaboration by making it easy for users to share their work and receive input from other users. This allows teams to quickly create professional-sounding projects without having to rely on expensive studio time or specialized equipment.

How To Get Started With Open Source Audio Editing Software

Getting started with open source audio editing software is easy and can be done with just a few steps. First, you will need to download the software onto your computer. You can typically find the software on its website or through an online platform. Once it has been downloaded and installed, you can start using the program right away.

Next, you will want to learn how to navigate the tools available in the program. Depending on which open source audio editor you choose, there may be many different menus and buttons that may seem intimidating at first. However, most programs come with tutorial videos or other helpful resources such as documentation and user guides that will show you exactly how to use each one of their tools for optimal results.

Once you understand the basics of how the program works and all its features, it's time to start experimenting. Take some time to play around with all of the tools available so that you can become familiar with them before jumping into more complex projects.

As you gain experience using open source audio editing software, don't forget to take advantage of any additional features offered by your chosen developer(s). Many developers provide access to features like sample libraries and plugins that are great for creating unique sounds or finishing touches on tracks without having to purchase expensive virtual instruments or samples from third-party sources.

Lastly (but not least), have fun. Audio production should be an enjoyable experience if approached correctly. Although learning new skills requires time and hard work, spending time honing your craft pays off in ways other than just making music; it allows us creative stimulation that leads us down paths we never knew existed.