Audio (286 programs)

Pros: Flexible audio editing tools. Deep workflow customization options. Stable performance on large projects. Broad third-party plug-in support.

Cons: Interface feels technical initially.

Pros: Comfortable to use. Loads of hotkeys and shortcuts to maximize efficiency.

Cons: Speeded up audio can lose quality. No formatting available within built-in word processor. Program constantly tries to install more software.

Pros: Supports a large number of audio formats. Large number of features.

Cons: Can take a while to learn.

Pros: A demonstration version can be downloaded before a purchase is required.. Streamlined upgrades are made available from time to time..

Cons: MixMeister Fusion is one of the most expensive DJ packages currently on the market.. Many independent reviews have complained that a number of bugs are present..

Pros: Easily transfer media files from iOS to PC or iTunes. Intuitive and modern-styled user interface. Highly customizable. Effortlessly recover music library and playlists.

Cons: No playback support.

Pros: Compatible with multiple file types. Fully customisable. Allows text formatting. Supports text in numerous languages.

Cons: Controls take time to learn. Does not include karaoke tracks.

Pros: Clean user interface. Individual and system-wide control.

Cons: Purchase price. Limited to 31 bands.

Pros: Plays WMV files in standalone Flip Player or QuickTime. Doesn't obscure playback with controls. Converts video and audio to other formats. Optimized for OS X 10.7+. Powerful tools for video editors working with WMV. Playback support in Office 2011 for Word and PowerPoint. Keynote can import Windows Media files through Flip4Mac. Supports video previews in Finder. Supports WMV in Safari, Firefox, Chrome and Mail. Official Windows Media Player.

Cons: Does not support Snow Leopard. Does not support screencasting. Leaves a watermark in QuickTime. Advanced features only in Pro version.