It does a wide range of things and is easy to use.

I also needed to watch a few YouTube videos. I'm happy that they finally integrated the MP3 encoder.

If you are looking for a great solution for editing sound files, look no further than Audacity.

The most amazing part of audacity is that it is free and open-source and can be used on any OS, be it Windows, a macOS, or even GNU/Linux.

Available for Windows, MacOS, and Linux too. Great for mixing audios.

These are just the ones I used and can compare it with but I can say it is a very excellent app in comparison with the ones I mentioned.

This software is free which made it great for starters.

It didn't work well on my HP laptop, so I had to put the program on my computer which has faster programming and it seems to fix the issue.

It's limited compared to a DAW and we can't change audio on a video.

For the free software that it is, this software is a good alternative.

After 6 hours of editing and episode for my podcast, the files corrupted. I was devastated and so stressed out and frustrated I laid on my floor and cried.

It's a free downloadable program, and the quality/value you get for that is insane. Highly highly recommend, this is my go to editing software since I just do it for fun.

I am finding it difficult to separate vocals, I wonder if the effect really works because my attempts have proved abortive.

Audacity is widely used and has a large community of support.

From what I can tell, you cannot edit one side of a stereo file without editing another. My apologies if I am wrong, but it's the only thing I've noticed so far.

Pleased that I don't have to spend money on a program. This does all that I need.

I work with some audios from interviews and to start a podcast. The program let me do the common tasks as cut, trim, do some mixes to make intros and outros, etc.

The price is great (free!), you won't find better free software for basic editing of sound for any application, removing white noise, etc.

They make it easy to install Plug-ins and has built in support to help users out. I record live audio in different sessions.

Audacity suffers from one of the ugliest graphical user interfaces out there. Contrast is poor, the blue-on-grey aesthetic is exhausting, and the icons are straight out of a clipart site from 1998.

I use it now for my current job as a language teacher, in order to create my own podcasts or audio files to integrate in my videos or exercises for my students.

I love that it allows you to have multiple tracks you can edit separately for FREE. As someone interested in podcasting, most of it is relatively intuitive.

For ware, its size to my utter disbelieves its a miracle worker.

It allows for really high-level audio editing and manipulation, and is free. Even though there’s no real customer support, you can find out how to do most things via a vast online wiki.

I've known of audacity since elementary school and have occasionally used it here and there to do a quick edit on my music files. Needless to say, I am happy with its simplicity.

Audacity is perfect for simple edits and audio clean ups. I use it for recording podcasts and tutorials and would recommend it to anyone looking for a simple audio editor.

For instance, after the audio recording has stopped one would logically export it to a folder where it would be saved. But you have to press stop, even if the recording has stopped.

Ve primarily used Audacity for preparing recordings and other audio for film, and for this purpose it's great.

I love that it's easy to use. The best part for me is that you can download additional features and Plug-ins or even create your own if you know some coding.

I think this product was a upgrade to the old program Cool Edit which I used for many years. I like the ease of use and the FREE price.

I like playing guitars with backing tracks. I love Audacity because it is very easy to use and make my own backing tracks.

With everything going on right now, everyone is trying to save money and this program works well and adds value to my recordings. I use it personally and love that it is always improving.

It's free and is great if you are on a tight budget. It served it's purpose and gave me an opportunity to record music that sounded like great demos.

I highly recommend it because it has no crashes if it has not been modified. It produces great sound quality for free software.

The software is easy to use, totally free, and produces high quality audio.

Such a great, easy to use program for all your audio needs.

I like to record podcasts, radio dramas, etc. and was recommended this program as a free, good program for that purpose. It's an excellent deal for the money ($0).

Learning curve is slow and frustrating, specially if you want to work with different tracks.

In the case of separation,  more of a single track enclosed recording ware, where all the unwanted background noises are pre-eliminated or rather a sound aggregate for the video guy.

I've been a daily user for over 15 years and it's been rock solid when system requirements are observed.

It is very Stable ,always current and updated compatibility , Performance and UI customization.

Program was great and the quality files produced were amazing. If it wasn't so expensive, I would have been thrilled to keep it.

It’s hard to navigate especially for a beginner user.

Ve been using PT since it required proprietary hardware, and I’d say it’s improved a lot since then.

Plus you have to continue to pay a yearly upgrade amount to get access to your files after the first year.

The editing capabilities are great and my favorite is the rooting system. Close to analog style mixer leads to more precise mixes i believe.

I've been using Pro Tools since 1998. And even though I favour Steinberg Nuendo as an audio post DAW, I do love working with Pro Tools when it's required for jobs.

I dislike the fact that some of the shortcuts are hard to use and memorize.

In the past, it has been rather difficult to make sure you have a compatible system. Recently, it hasn't been much of an issue.

As an amateur music engineer, Pro Tools proved to be a fun and effective platform for mixing, mastering and vocal mixing. Notably, I admired audio mixing and tracking capablities.

I have spent ridiculous amount money on third party plugins and some of the stock plugins like D verb and 3-7 band EQ stand up in the mix better.

It is an easy over dubbing tool used to dub your audios faster than other softwares that i have used before. I have found good quality of recording on this tool in comparison to other tools.

It includes many features to mix and fine tune your recordings- making the sound clear and of great quality.

It has a decent learning curve compared to other DAW's. It's not technically harder, just a bit more confusing to learn.

A good layout, great features and shortcuts, and it lets you do all you need once you put in the time to learn it.

Pro Tools has a lot of useful feature to help you get the job done. It comes with a good amount of very useful plugins to get you started.

This could be daunting to new user because even as a B.S Audio Production I get confused myself from time to time seeing that I don't use them much.

I used it but found it too expensive to continue using it. It also seemed very difficult to use.

The ease of use, for so many different genres & platforms; its ability to be integrated with other software & mediums makes this my number one choice of DAW's in the world.

Polishes my mixesEase of use, and plug ins are great.

Detailed editing and comping is the most accurate of any DAW that I've worked with. The built in free plugins are also great and worthy of use in real production situations.

I love that they upgraded the free version to allow collaboration. It's great that you can also purchase more storage by paying a monthly fee currently at a flat rate.

You are so busy with Pro Tools in their mechanic complicate system that you forget and no time to spending in your commercial projects of your music.

I have worked with Pro Tools for a number of years and it is the industry standard and a must know if you want to work in the music business. It is a great program overall.

ProTools earned the reputation of being the best DAW for a reason in the 90s and 2000s, and it’s still one of the best.

You don't necessarily need to spend more money on third party plugins like waves bundle etc unless you so wish.

I have used the software for a short time but I have found it very useful and it has allowed me to do a better quality work.

Import audio features uses many formats including mp3 which makes it easy to use different files as a part of my projects. Very flexible with the ability to choose your bit depth and sample rate.

Now I use it primarily to edit, mix and normalize podcasts. Over the years, Pro Tools has stayed effectively the same version to version, with some changes integrated.

The flexibility with the protools software and hardware is endless and renown for its crystal clear quality, which i appreciate a lot as professional audio producer and sound engineer.

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Audacity is an on-premise audio editing solution, which helps musicians export, modify, import, create and record audio files and soundtracks in multiple file formats including WAV, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, AU, AIFF, and FLAC. The open-source platform enables producers to preview LADSPA, LV2, VST and Audio Unit effects in real-time.


Audacity lets audio engineers modify a soundtrack's pitch or tempo and create voiceovers for podcasts or DJ sets. Musicians can cut, copy or paste audio tracks, monitor volume and use the device toolbar to manage multiple playback or recording devices. Additionally, artists can remove background noises and manipulate soundtracks using various keyboard shortcuts according to requirements.


Audacity enables professionals to record live audio using a microphone and analyze sound frequencies. The product is available for free and support is extended via FAQs, documentation, forums and other online measures.



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Pro Tools is an audio editing software, which helps students, teachers, musicians and audio professionals record and edit soundtracks to produce songs. The solution allows managers to capture musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) performances, use nudge notes, automate playlist tracking and process vocal sound to compose music.


The platform lets administrators utilize an editing toolset to trim clips, reshape sounds and optimize soundtracks to manipulate audios. Operators can fix tracks' timing, match audio beats and compile various takes of a recording to create unique sounds. Additionally, Pro Tools enables teams to save presets and change plugins in real-time.


Pro Tools lets businesses integrate the system with several third-party applications such as UVI Workstation, AIR Boom, Moogerfooger 12-Stage Phaser and more. Pricing is available on a monthly, annual and one-time basis and support is extended via FAQ, phone, knowledgebase, documentation, video tutorials and more.



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