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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.

Description

iZotope's Plasma is a cutting-edge audio plugin designed to enrich your sound through adaptive tube saturation techniques. In contrast to conventional saturators that deliver a fixed effect, Plasma utilizes its Flux saturation technology to analyze the audio signal dynamically, resulting in the addition of warmth, depth, and character to your mixes and masters. It features 24 target profiles specifically designed for a wide range of audio components, such as drums, vocals, and full mixes, enabling you to effectively steer the saturation applied. With user-friendly attack and release parameters, an overdrive fader to increase intensity, and frequency handles that allow for targeted boosts in specific ranges, Plasma offers extensive control over your audio output. Additionally, channel modes can enhance the center of your mix or expand the stereo field, while also allowing for precise shaping of the attack and decay of your sound. The plugin is equipped with 49 meticulously crafted presets, providing instant starting points for diverse tonal qualities, from bright to deep, balanced to warm, ensuring that you can easily find the right vibe for your project. This combination of features makes Plasma an essential tool for audio engineers looking to elevate their sound design and mixing capabilities.

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API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Ableton Live No 
AudioRoute Yes 
Cakewalk No 
Cubase No 
ERA Bundle Yes 
Logic Pro No 
Maschine No 
Notetracks Yes 
Nuendo No 
PreSonus Studio One No 
Pro Tools No 
Reaper No 
Reason No 
iZotope Neutron No 
iZotope RX No 
iZotope Suite No 
iZotope Total Balance Control No 
iZotope Trash No 
iZotope VEA No 
iZotope VocalSynth No 

Integrations

Ableton Live Yes 
AudioRoute No 
Cakewalk Yes 
Cubase Yes 
ERA Bundle No 
Logic Pro Yes 
Maschine Yes 
Notetracks No 
Nuendo Yes 
PreSonus Studio One Yes 
Pro Tools Yes 
Reaper Yes 
Reason Yes 
iZotope Neutron Yes 
iZotope RX Yes 
iZotope Suite Yes 
iZotope Total Balance Control Yes 
iZotope Trash Yes 
iZotope VEA Yes 
iZotope VocalSynth Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$49 per month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version 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 

Deployment

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

Customer Support

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

Customer Support

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

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

Audacity

Founded

1999

Country

United States

Website

sourceforge.net/projects/audacity/

Vendor Details

Company Name

iZotope

Founded

2001

Country

United States

Website

www.izotope.com/en/products/plasma.html

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 

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 

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