Audacity

Audacity

4.2 out of 5 stars
WavePad

WavePad

NCH Software
5.0 out of 5 stars
Audacity WavePad

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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.
WavePad:

About

This audio editing software is a full-featured professional audio and music editor for Windows and Mac. Record and edit music, voice and other audio recordings. When editing audio files, you can cut, copy and paste parts of recordings, and then add effects like echo, amplification and noise reduction. WavePad works as a WAV or MP3 editor, but it also supports a number of other file formats including VOX, GSM, WMA, real audio, AU, AIF, FLAC, OGG, and more.
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
WavePad:

Platforms Supported

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

Audience

Musicians and Audio Engineers
Audacity:

Support

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

Support

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

API

Offers API Not Supported
WavePad:

API

Offers API Not Supported
Audacity:

Screenshots and Videos

WavePad:

Screenshots and Videos

Audacity:

Pricing

Free
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported
WavePad:

Pricing

$39.95/one-time
Lifetime license
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported
Audacity:

Reviews/Ratings

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

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.
WavePad:

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • WavePad is the best software for music production. Simplified, but will best tools to make clear sound and edit.

Cons

  • I do not have anything that I do not like about the software because it is the best.
Audacity:

Training

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

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/
WavePad:

Company Information

NCH Software
Founded: 1993
United States
www.nch.com.au/wavepad/index.html
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Audacity:
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Audacity:
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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
WavePad:

Categories

Audio Editing Supported
Audio Recording Supported
Dubbing Supported
Music Production 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
WavePad:

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 Not Supported
Sound Editing Tools Supported
Spectral Analysis / FFT Supported
Speech Synthesis (TTS) Supported
Swappable Patches Not Supported
Virtual Instruments Supported
Virtual Mixing Supported
Voice Changer Not Supported
Audacity:

Integrations

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

Integrations

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