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A digital audio editor can be defined as a computer app that is use to record and manipulate digital audio. Most multimedia creators and professionals use audio editors to record, edit, and mix audio in addition to a host of other functions.
An audio editor can be used to not only manipulate your audio file in anyway that you like, but it can also move traces of unwanted pops and other sounds. You don’t need professional audio editing equipment to achieve what you want, as these days you can achieve amazing results with free audio editing software.
There are plenty of free audio editing software available and it is difficult to shortlist just five of them. Mentioned below is a personal choice and you are advised to try out the other ones as well as they could suit your needs better. However, prior to buying any costly audio editing software, give these free ones a try and I am certain you will not regret it.
1. Audacity
Audacity is a free audio recording and editing software that can be used in any platform, be it Linux/ UNIX, Windows or Mac. It is one of the most popular ones and is compatible with OGG, WAV, MP3 and AIFF file formats and you can actually use it to record live audio and also convert analog audio. Audio editing is just the tip of the iceberg as there is so much you can do with this software.
You can also incorporate effects and also remove static, hiss, hum or other background noises from existing audio tracks and can record in either mono or stereo. Once you have configured your devices, the whole process is a breeze. Audacity can also do multi-track recording but this of course depends on your hardware.
2. Wavosaur
Wavosaur is a free compact and portable audio recorder, editor and can run only on the Windows platform (Windows 98, XP, and Vista). It doesn’t need any installation and has a good set of tools for digital audio editing.
It can handle a range of file formats that include OGG, WAV, MP3, AIF, WAYPACK, Amiga 8svx, Akai S1000 and ADPCM Dialogic vox. It is also VST compatible. It packs a huge range of advance features that need to be seen to believe. It doesn’t write into the registry and most audio buffs feels it is in some ways better than Audacity.
3. Power Sound Editor
Another free sound editor that can also be used as a visual audio recording and editing application. Audio buffs can record music or edit and mix music with other audio, clean recordings and add audio effects like Reverb, echo etc. The final output can either be burnt on a CD or posted around the web. The only negative factor is that it only saves your output files in the WAV format.
4. Wave Pad Sound Editor
Wave Pad Sound Editor is filled with multiple features and supports multiple file formats. It can not only record, edit or reduce noise from audio recordings, but also cut, copy and paste part of audio files. Also comes with a CD burner that makes backup of the files really easy.
5. Music Editor
The free version of Music Editor (MEF) is an award winning music editor software tool. It has all the functions of the applications mentioned above. The bonus part is that while editing audio files, you can also include special effects or cut, copy and paste other audio recordings.
Audio editing applications can basically bring life to your audio files by enhancing the audio details that have been lost by adding effects and virtually enhance the quality of a lifeless audio track.
Ryan LarkinAbout the Guest Author:
Ryan Larkin is a freelance writer who likes everything about Technology and Social Media. Currently writing for www.broadbandproviders.com - the leading provider of best values broadband internet.