EDUP3053 Technology for Teaching and Learning: July 2017

1. WavePad

WavePad — which comes from NCH Software that is known for the easy-to-use productivity tools — is a good-to-go, intuitive solution when you need professional-level audio editing in your PC. You can use the tool for the creation of a music fusion by blending different tracks and professional music creation through recording and all. WavePad does offer support for almost every popular audio format, such as MP3, WAV, VOX, GSM, WMA, OGG, AAC, etc. And, as it comes to the audio editing aspect, you have both advanced and standard features. For instance, WavePad offers lots of functions like copy, insert, silence, auto-trim etc. In addition, WavePad lets you apply certain sound effects to your work as well. On top of all, tab-based interface of WavePad makes more than enough sense, and you will have to get additional plug-ins if you want to enhance productivity tools.

2. Wavosaur

Wavosaur is a free audio editor that actually lies between a Digital Audio Workstation and a minimalistic music-mixing tool. Using Wavosaur, it is possible for you to manage different kinds of music tracks with ease. In addition, Wavosaur offers some stunning, impressive features too. For instance, it gives you basic editing through cut, copy and paste, various processing ways, ability to use different skins to meet your requirements and tastes. It also offers some advanced features such as the batch processing ability, file exporting through third-party software, etc. In addition, you can have ASIO Support and multi-channel audio editing support with Wavosaur, making it an all-in-one solution for passionate audio editors out there. By the way, Wavosaur is often noted for its VST Support.

3. LMMS

Linux MultiMedia Studio, now known as LMMS, is a free audio editor software, which can be a superb-enough alternative for FL Studio, but completely free to use! LMMS offers a huge number of impressive features as a whole, including the FX Mixer, Automation Editor, support for MIDI Keyboard, some in-built audio effects and instruments and compatibility with some popular standards in Digital Music Production and editing. The UI of LMMS is truly professional one and the availability of plug-ins can take the productivity to a new extent too. so, when you are not ready to pay, LMMS is a solution you can depend upon for easier editing and mixing of music. Of course, there are a few perks of being an Open Source project, such as wide range of support. Also, to be noted, LMMS is made by a set of musicians!

4. Ocenaudio

Another powerful free audio editor, but easier to master than Audacity
Like Audacity, Ocenaudio is available for multiple platforms (Windows, Linux and Mac). While not bursting with features, it's a great tool for everyday audio editing. Real-time effect previewing should help to speed up your work as there's no need to apply a change just to try it out, and a highly precise selection tool makes it easy to apply the same effect to multiple sections of a file.
You can use Ocenaudio work with locally stored files, or even open those hosted online. The audio editor's somewhat sparse interface quickly becomes a joy to use, and if you spend a little time familiarizing yourself with the keyboard shortcuts, you should fly through common tasks in no time.
Ocenaudio offers good range of effects, with more available as plugins, and there's even the option of exporting your creations as a ringtone for your iPhone.

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