Audio Software: Sound Editors

[Denvish]

If you find any software that is not on the list, please post the name and a short description of the software, and a link to the homepage.
If you would like to express an opinion on a particular piece of software, please feel free to post.

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Prices are included (where available) for general reference, but may not be correct by the time you read this.
Please note that the text is simply copied from the home page of each software, I simply don't have the time or money to download and try these programs.

Sound Editors - generally used for the manipulation of single mono or stereo sound files, application of sound effects, and exporting in various formats and qualities.

Audacity FREE
Audacity is a free (open-source), easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems. You can use Audacity to:
Record live audio - Convert tapes and records into digital recordings or CDs - Edit Ogg Vorbis, MP3, and WAV sound files - Cut, copy, splice, and mix sounds together - Change the speed or pitch of a recording - And more

Goldwave $40
GoldWave is a top rated, professional digital audio editor. It contains so many great features, you will be amazed by all the things it can do:

ReCycle $249
With multiple undos, true Mac OS X support, and full 24-bit resolution, ReCycle makes your sampled loops and grooves more manageable than ever.

Sound Engine FREE
A simple 2 Channel wave edit application software for mastering and track/sample edit.

Sound Forge $500
Sound Forge® software is the tool of choice for media professionals who want to create and edit digital audio files with absolute speed and precision. Acclaimed for its power, stability, and no-nonsense interface, it's the fastest way to get from raw audio to finished master. Sound Forge software is everything you need to analyze, record, and edit audio, produce music loops, digitize and clean-up old recordings, model acoustic environments, create streaming media, and master replication-ready CDs.

T-Racks 24 $299
Stand-alone Analog Mastering Suite for Mac/PC. State-of-the-art 6 band Mastering EQ - Tube modeled stereo Compressor - Multi-band Master Limiter - Soft clipping output stage

WaveLab $900
WaveLab 5 is the only all-in-one solution for stereo and multichannel audio editing, mastering and CD/DVD-Audio creation. WaveLab 5 is the perfect software for professional mastering, broadcast production and creative sound design.

[Denvish]

Not strictly sound editors, but these have got to go somewhere:

Sibelius - notation software
Noteworthy - notation composer $39

[TBF]

You forgot Adobe Audition (formally known as Cool Edit Pro). $299

Adobe® Audition™ 1.5 software is a professional audio editing environment. Designed for demanding audio and video professionals, Adobe Audition offers advanced audio mixing, editing, and effects processing capabilities. Its flexible workflow, combined with exceptional ease of use and precise tools, gives you the power to create rich, nuanced audio of the highest possible quality.

[pr0de]

Cool Edit Pro is the best, I love it. Adobe had to ruin it with its new features..

[Anonym0us]

For the Mac users out there, Garageband. I think it cost money though...

[Denvish]

At 4/10/05 09:47 PM, TBF wrote: You forgot Adobe Audition (formally known as Cool Edit Pro). $299

Well, I have that down in the Audio Software: Virtual Studios. Most of the multi-track sequencer softwares come with built-in sound editors, but from what I remember of using CoolEdit, it's primarily a sequencer... no harm in having it in here though.

At 4/12/05 06:33 PM, Bskop2003 wrote: For the Mac users out there, Garageband. I think it cost money though...

Again, newest version is a multi-track program. Still, details:

GarageBand (for Mac) $79 as part of the iLife package

GarageBand lets you easily perform, record and create your own music. Whether you’re an experienced or aspiring musician. Or just want to feel — and sound — like a rock star. With the new version of GarageBand, you can even record multiple tracks at the same time. Sing as you play the guitar, harmonize with your best singing bud or jam with the band, and GarageBand will record every note. And when all your tracks are in place, you can view them in full music notation and take advantage of new GarageBand features to enhance the tuning and timing of your recordings.

[Denvish]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I've combined Sound Editors and Virtual Studios into one thread to avoid further confusion

http://www.newgrounds.com/bbs/topic.php?id=255766