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Average Ratings 5 Ratings

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support

Description

Get yourself a quality audio interface and connect a microphone or keyboard to it. Create a new track, hit record, and you're all set. You can easily cut, move, stretch, copy, paste, delete, align, trim, crossfade, rename, snapshot, zoom, transpose, quantize, swing, drag, and drop. Additionally, you can import audio or MIDI files directly from your hard drive or utilize the Freesound database, all while benefiting from unlimited undo and redo options, all within a single interface. Utilize features such as mute, solo, fader control, automation, EQ, dynamics, insert and send effects, as well as pre-fader and post-fader adjustments. Sync and monitor your tracks, isolate sounds, and enjoy floating-point fidelity along with a highly adaptable mixer architecture. With access to hundreds of plugins and support for external control surfaces, Ardour caters to its core user base—those dedicated to recording, editing, mixing, and mastering audio and MIDI projects. When you require total command over your audio tools, and the constraints of other software hinder your creativity, Ardour is equipped to ensure that your sessions progress exactly as you envision. It serves as a reliable companion for both novice and experienced users seeking a versatile audio production environment.

Description

Audacity is a free and open-source audio software that operates on multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, and GNU/Linux. This user-friendly multi-track audio editor and recorder was created by a dedicated team of volunteers committed to open-source development. Users can capture live audio via a microphone or mixer, as well as digitize sounds from various media sources. The software allows for the importation, editing, and merging of audio files, and recordings can be exported in a variety of file formats, including the capability to handle multiple files simultaneously. Audacity supports audio resolutions of 16-bit, 24-bit, and 32-bit, with superior quality achieved through high-quality resampling and dithering techniques. It also accommodates effect plug-ins like LADSPA, LV2, Nyquist, VST, and Audio Unit, allowing users to modify Nyquist effects directly within a text editor or create their own plug-ins. Editing is simplified with features like Cut, Copy, Paste, and Delete, alongside unlimited Undo and Redo options for flexibility during sessions. Users can preview effects in real-time and manage their plug-ins effectively through the integrated Plug-in Manager, ensuring a smooth workflow while working on audio projects. Overall, Audacity stands out as a versatile tool for both amateur and professional audio enthusiasts.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

AudioRoute No 
Cleanvoice No 
ERA Bundle No 
Kasm Workspaces No 
Notetracks No 

Integrations

AudioRoute Yes 
Cleanvoice Yes 
ERA Bundle Yes 
Kasm Workspaces Yes 
Notetracks Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Ardour

Founded

2008

Website

ardour.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

Audacity

Founded

1999

Country

United States

Website

sourceforge.net/projects/audacity/

Product Features

Audio Editing

Audio Effects No 
Batch Processing No 
Export Audio (Multiple File Types) No 
Record Live Audio No 
Record Multiple Simultaneous Tracks No 
Scrub, Search, Bookmark No 
Sound Editing Tools No 
Spectral Analysis / FFT No 
Speech Synthesis (TTS) No 
Swappable Patches No 
Virtual Instruments No 
Virtual Mixing No 
Voice Changer No 

Product Features

Audio Editing

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

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