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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.

About

Avid Pro Tools is a digital audio workstation (DAW) designed for recording, editing, mixing, and producing music, sound effects, and audio for video. The software provides multitrack audio recording, MIDI sequencing, virtual instruments, and audio processing tools for creating and modifying sound. Its editing capabilities include waveform manipulation, pitch correction, time stretching, track comping, and automation. Pro Tools supports third-party audio plugins, hardware interfaces, and professional mixing consoles for studio production workflows. Advanced versions include surround sound mixing, Dolby Atmos support, video synchronization, and audio post-production features for film and television. The platform also offers cloud collaboration, allowing users to share projects, audio tracks, MIDI data, and mixing changes with other Pro Tools users.

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

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

Audience

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

Audience

Music producers, recording engineers, mixing and mastering engineers, composers, musicians, sound designers, podcast producers, audio post-production professionals, and recording studios that require tools for multitrack recording, audio editing, MIDI composition, and professional sound mixing

Support

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

Support

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

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

Free
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported

Reviews/Ratings

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

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 3.0 / 5
ease 2.5 / 5
features 3.0 / 5
design 3.0 / 5
support 2.5 / 5

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.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • If you are a power Pro Tools user you can work in all recording and mixing studios all over the world, and in many Mastering studios. Audio Suites offline plugins are so useful! Automation, mixer routing, precision of the plugin-delay-compensation, absolute clear user interface
  • Nothing, after the first reboot of the installation blue screen of death. Needed to reinstall my laptop.

Cons

  • If you don't know at least 100 shortcuts you probably need more time. Insertion of the plugins is similar to Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, while should be similar to Ableton Live and PreSonus Studio One.
  • Everything, it ruined my laptop without even the possibility to recover.

Training

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

Training

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

Company Information

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

Company Information

Avid
Founded: 1987
United States
www.avid.com/pro-tools

Alternatives

Alternatives

Ableton Live

Ableton Live

Ableton
ACID Pro

ACID Pro

MAGIX
Reaper

Reaper

Cockos
PreSonus Studio One

PreSonus Studio One

PreSonus Audio Electronics
Logic Pro

Logic Pro

Apple

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

Categories

Audio Editing Supported
Audio Recording Supported
Music Production Supported
Podcast Editing Supported
Podcast Recording Supported
Sound Design Supported
Voice Over Supported

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

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

Integrations

AudioRoute Supported
ERA Bundle Supported
Animoog Z Not Supported
Beatformer Not Supported
FileCatalyst Not Supported
Kasm Workspaces Supported
Krotos Concept 2 Not Supported
Krotos Igniter Not Supported
Krotos Reformer Pro Not Supported
Krotos Weaponiser Not Supported
NEXUS4 Not Supported
Regroover Not Supported
SYQEL Not Supported
iZotope Nectar Not Supported
iZotope Neoverb Not Supported
iZotope Neutron Not Supported
iZotope RX Not Supported
iZotope Total Balance Control Not Supported
iZotope Trash Not Supported
iZotope VocalSynth Not Supported

Integrations

AudioRoute Supported
ERA Bundle Supported
Animoog Z Supported
Beatformer Supported
FileCatalyst Supported
Kasm Workspaces Not Supported
Krotos Concept 2 Supported
Krotos Igniter Supported
Krotos Reformer Pro Supported
Krotos Weaponiser Supported
NEXUS4 Supported
Regroover Supported
SYQEL Supported
iZotope Nectar Supported
iZotope Neoverb Supported
iZotope Neutron Supported
iZotope RX Supported
iZotope Total Balance Control Supported
iZotope Trash Supported
iZotope VocalSynth Supported
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