Digital music: The best audio editing software?
The best audio editing software?
by TechFan - 2/26/05 1:34 AMI've been goofing around with creating music on my computer for a few years now. I goof around with Propellerhead Reason and Sonic Foundry's Acid - stuff like that. But, it's become clear to me that I need to get a good multi-track audio/MIDI recorder/editor program.
I've been thinking about getting Adobe Audition - anyone have any opinions? I've also heard that Sonar is good. And, naturally everyone raves about ProTools, but I hear that's far better suited for the Mac. I'm running Windows XP.
Definitely go with Audition
by chewbacca - 2/26/05 2:03 AM In reply to: The best audio editing software? by TechFanAdobe Audition actually used to be a great piece of software call Cool Edit Pro made by a company called Syntrillium. While Audition is only up to 1.5, Cool Edit Pro was a standard audio editing tool for years. The best part about Adobe buying them is that they made the software even more affordable.
Also, what about Reason 3.0?
by chewbacca - 2/26/05 2:04 AM In reply to: The best audio editing software? by TechFanWhat version of Reason are you using? Have you heard anything about the latest upgrade?
Never could get ProTools to work
by callmedonnie - 2/26/05 2:06 AM In reply to: The best audio editing software? by TechFanYou know, DigiDesign offers up ProTools for free on their website. I downloaded it a couple times but could never get it to launch on my PC.
It wont !!!!!!!!!!!!
by aw96b6imf - 8/21/09 3:35 AM In reply to: Never could get ProTools to work by callmedonnieit's simple. Protools software was designed to wotk with protools hardware. It won't run until u hav a protools audio interface
Nero
by pantergirl - 1/31/06 1:19 PM In reply to: The best audio editing software? by TechFanLooks stupid, but I have Nero 6 Suite. One of the tools is Nero Wave Editor. I can get most things done with that tool !
Sound Forge (the pro version, not the $99 one) is
by Kiddpeat - 1/31/06 4:37 PM In reply to: The best audio editing software? by TechFanunquestionably one of the best. That's particularly true when it's coupled with Sony Vegas (not the $99 one). An audio track can be transferred to Sound Forge for processing (clipped peak restoration for example), and then wind up back in the Vegas time line.
Adobe Audition is my favorite
by Jasmineflower
- 2/1/06 4:17 PM
In reply to: The best audio editing software? by TechFan
Though that could be because I used it first and got used to it. I've used SoundForge and ProTools and neither one was quite right for me. Of course, if you really want to mess around with digital music (or any other digital media), switch to a Mac. 
STEINBURG CUBASE SX 3
by danc2heaven - 2/17/06 9:15 PM In reply to: The best audio editing software? by TechFanIf you want a very well put together audio/midi sequencer look into Cubase sx3,, but depending on what you are willing to spend they have more basic models like SE SL AND LE. They make a really good professional editor/mastering program called Wavelab and version 6 just came out. Beware though it does have a steep learning curve.
only fools don't change their opinion....
by pantergirl - 2/18/06 2:17 AM In reply to: STEINBURG CUBASE SX 3 by danc2heavenI am speaking about myself, so don't get jumpy !
After my message on the subject, I had a tour through the downloads and discovered Audacity, and tried it.... and am completely overwhelmed !
Try out this FREE tool... even for complete beginners this is a very easy but oh so complete software for audio editing, mixing of stereo and mono tracks, special effects, all you can think of. Export to MP3 or WAV. I cannot imagine ONE feature in Nero that I didn't find here !
So, I changed my mind. Why buying an expensive program, when this can do it all, in the most somple and user-friendly way ?
Hi to you all
you asked for the "best"
by danc2heaven - 2/19/06 6:36 AM In reply to: only fools don't change their opinion.... by pantergirlcubase is definately one of the best out there,, not bashing other programs which are good in there own way but cheaper programs are limited in their functions and quality, i don't know how serious you want to get into making music but if you are go with something that won't really have limitations.for instance this guy may want to get into surround recording.
http://www.steinberg.de/Steinberg/defaultb0e4.html
audicity
by pantergirl - 2/18/06 5:49 AM In reply to: The best audio editing software? by TechFantry Audicity before purchasing. Its an open license, you can find it on CNET, and it's really great !
Agreed
by dano83860 - 2/19/06 9:12 PM In reply to: audicity by pantergirlExcellent piece of soft ware.
acid for mixing/ sound forge for mastering
by tblaschk - 8/5/06 7:05 PM In reply to: The best audio editing software? by TechFanwhat version of acid have you been using ? I've been using acid pro 4 for years it seems to work great. It's a big step up from the cheaper versions of acid i.e acid music,dj,etc. . . the pro versions support DX fx, busses , 5.1 surround sound, video editing. . .pretty pwerfull software. Now , I don't know if it's the BEST, but I find it to be good enough.
I've heard that soundforge is best used for putting the final touches on a finished track.
Not to knock anything else suggested here , as I'm sure that they are excellent as well . .. You're probably going to have to end up deciding on a comprimise - ease of use , flexibility , price , etc. . .
Audacity
by ncmike1 - 8/2/08 3:17 PM In reply to: acid for mixing/ sound forge for mastering by tblaschkI record our community band using a Zoom H4 portable recorder, and then Audacity to edit the recording to burn to CD's for the band members.
To begin with, I constantly get compliments on the sound quality of the Zoom H4 (which I also recommend), but using Audacity makes the editing so easy. This is a free software, and I can't believe it. It is user friendly, and once you've edited a couple of CD's to get the hang of it, you can fly right through subsequent ones with ease.
I highly recommend Audacity. Why pay?
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