ARC System

ARC System

Ik Multimedia
Audacity

Audacity

4.2 out of 5 stars
ARC System Audacity

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ARC System:

About

ARC System 3 combines an ultra-accurate measurement microphone, analysis software and correction plug-in to improve the accuracy of your monitoring in any room. Work faster and more freely, confident you’re hearing your music itself and that your music will sound great everywhere. With a faster, easier calibration process, breathtaking new correction algorithm and efficient, useful new GUI, everything about ARC 3 is designed to let you focus on your music and create audio that translates to any system effortlessly. Measurement mic, room analysis software and correction plug-in. Improves frequency balance and stereo imaging in any room. Work faster and create better mixes without expensive room treatment. Virtual monitoring emulates the sound of common listening devices. 3D room analysis delivers incredibly accurate, natural sound. Simplified, step-by-step room analysis software makes setup a breeze. Advanced controls let you achieve precise correction in any situation.
Audacity:

About

Free, open source, cross-platform audio software. Audacity is an easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, macOS, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. Developed by a group of volunteers as open source. Audacity can record live audio through a microphone or mixer, or digitize recordings from other media. Import, edit, and combine sound files. Export your recordings in many different file formats, including multiple files at once. Supports 16-bit, 24-bit and 32-bit. Sample rates and formats are converted using high-quality resampling and dithering. Support for LADSPA, LV2, Nyquist, VST and Audio Unit effect plug-ins. Nyquist effects can be easily modified in a text editor – or you can even write your own plug-in. Easy editing with Cut, Copy, Paste and Delete. Also unlimited sequential Undo (and Redo) in the session to go back any number of steps. Real-time preview of LADSPA, LV2, VST and Audio Unit (macOS) effects. Plug-in Manager handles plug-in installation.
ARC System:

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
Audacity:

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Supported
ARC System:

Audience

Musicians, studio professionals, and producers looking for an acoustic correction solution to mix their music tracks
Audacity:

Audience

Anyone interested in a powerful, free, and open source audio editing and recording tool for Mac, Windows, and Linux
ARC System:

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
Audacity:

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Not Supported
ARC System:

API

Offers API Not Supported
Audacity:

API

Offers API Not Supported
ARC System:

Screenshots and Videos

Audacity:

Screenshots and Videos

ARC System:

Pricing

$199.99 one-time payment
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported
Audacity:

Pricing

Free
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported
ARC System:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Audacity:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.2 / 5
ease 4.7 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 4.8 / 5
support 5.0 / 5
Audacity:

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Audacity is sufficiently capable to do what I need to do for recording and processing a daily radio broadcast. The features I need are not so overshadowed with complications that they are difficult to use.
  • Free to use. Simple interface. Lots of options for audio recording and editing. Lightweight - low memory consumption. Available across Linux , macOS and Windows.
  • I've used Audacity for years and it has become my go to application when I need to record, edit, or in any other way change an audio recording. There is many feature and filters which gives this more power then many other pay products. For sure this is worth checking out.
  • • UI isn't complicated • Has some built in audio editing features • Easy-to-configure input and output settings • Supports VST and Nyquist plugins
  • Really easy to use for basic recording. But also with a ton of features to make your recordings perfect.

Cons

  • Beginning with v3.2 the linux version took a real performance hit. The time to process things like normalize, compressor, noise reduction, and Export to mp3 run substantially slower. Also with v3.2 when the track exceeds the width of the window, there is no slider at the bottom until the window is resized. The slider should automatically appear when needed. It has not been fixed with v.3.3 The worst thing is changes to the UI. I have used Audacity for many years and am very accustomed to the location of buttons on the forms. Starting with v3.2 buttons on many of the Effects forms have been both renamed and moved from the bottom of the form to the top. Grrrr! It is one thing to rename a button from OK to Apply. But when the button location is moved, that is a real no-no. It slows me down, is frustrating, and serves no useful purpose.
  • The interface could be improved - it looks like an early 2000's software.
  • I'm not a huge audio person so I only can say it worked for what I needed it for. I haven't found any cons as of yet.
  • • Requires plugins before using some specific audio formats (mp3, m4a, etc.) • Can't have an audio monitor • Lacks certain features
  • Even though I've used Audacity for a while, I still don't really know how to use half the things it does, so it could be overwhelming for some.
ARC System:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported
Audacity:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported
ARC System:

Company Information

Ik Multimedia
Founded: 1996
United States
www.ikmultimedia.com/products/arc3/
Audacity:

Company Information

Audacity
Founded: 1999
United States
sourceforge.net/projects/audacity/
ARC System:

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ARC System:

Categories

Music Production Supported
Audacity:

Categories

Audio Converter Supported
Audio Editing Supported
Audio Recording Supported
Dubbing Supported
Music Production Supported
Noise Cancelling Supported
Podcast Editing Supported
Podcast Recording Supported
Sound Design Supported
Vocal Removers Supported
Voice Over Supported
Audacity:

Audio Editing Features

Audio Effects Supported
Batch Processing Supported
Export Audio (Multiple File Types) Supported
Record Live Audio Supported
Record Multiple Simultaneous Tracks Supported
Scrub, Search, Bookmark Supported
Sound Editing Tools Supported
Spectral Analysis / FFT Supported
Speech Synthesis (TTS) Supported
Swappable Patches Supported
Virtual Instruments Supported
Virtual Mixing Supported
Voice Changer Supported
ARC System:

Integrations

AudioRoute Not Supported
Cleanvoice Not Supported
ERA Bundle Not Supported
Kasm Workspaces Not Supported
Notetracks Not Supported
Audacity:

Integrations

AudioRoute Supported
Cleanvoice Supported
ERA Bundle Supported
Kasm Workspaces Supported
Notetracks Supported
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