Audacity

Audacity

4.2 out of 5 stars
Cubase

Cubase

Steinberg Media Technologies
5.0 out of 5 stars
Audacity Cubase

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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.
Cubase:

About

Do you want to start creating your own music, bring your production up to a professional level, or streamline your workflow for short deadlines? Whatever you need, Cubase helps you to reach your full creative potential. From Hollywood blockbuster composers and Billboard Hot 100 producers right through to keen beginners, the world of music production trusts the comprehensive feature set, straightforward tools and unrivaled sound of our acclaimed music production software.
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
Cubase:

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:

Audience

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

Audience

Artists in need of an advanced Music Production solution
Audacity:

Support

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

Support

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

API

Offers API Not Supported
Cubase:

API

Offers API Not Supported
Audacity:

Screenshots and Videos

Cubase:

Screenshots and Videos

Audacity:

Pricing

Free
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported
Cubase:

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported
Audacity:

Reviews/Ratings

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

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 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.
Cubase:

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • It's easy to use and it has good interface both in and out for recording mixing and mastering.

Cons

  • Nothing.
Audacity:

Training

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

Training

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

Company Information

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

Company Information

Steinberg Media Technologies
Germany
steinberg.net
Audacity:

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Cubase:
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Cubase:
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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
Cubase:

Categories

Audio Editing Supported
Audio Recording Supported
Music Production Supported
Sound Design 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
Cubase:

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
Audacity:

Integrations

AudioRoute Supported
Beatformer Not Supported
ChordGen Not Supported
Cleanvoice Supported
ERA Bundle Supported
HostAccess Not Supported
Immerse Virtual Studio Not Supported
Krotos Concept 2 Not Supported
Krotos Igniter Not Supported
Krotos Weaponiser Not Supported
NEXUS4 Not Supported
Neutone Morpho Not Supported
Notetracks Supported
RipX DAW Not Supported
SpectraLayers Not Supported
Vanguard 2 Not Supported
iZotope Nectar Not Supported
iZotope Neoverb Not Supported
iZotope Plasma Not Supported
iZotope VEA Not Supported
Cubase:

Integrations

AudioRoute Supported
Beatformer Supported
ChordGen Supported
Cleanvoice Not Supported
ERA Bundle Not Supported
HostAccess Supported
Immerse Virtual Studio Supported
Krotos Concept 2 Supported
Krotos Igniter Supported
Krotos Weaponiser Supported
NEXUS4 Supported
Neutone Morpho Supported
Notetracks Not Supported
RipX DAW Supported
SpectraLayers Supported
Vanguard 2 Supported
iZotope Nectar Supported
iZotope Neoverb Supported
iZotope Plasma Supported
iZotope VEA Supported
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