Audio (156 programs)

Pros: Simple recording tool. 16 channels. Easy to add effects and instruments. Built-in Midi player.

Cons: Limited number of effects in trial.

Pros: iTunes like interface. Huge collections to upload regularly. Can export to iPod.

Cons: Sync errors at times.

Pros: Audioscrobbler. Works even if you don’t have a music library. Saves your last 10 stations. Listen to neighbor and friends' stations. Search stations by tags or artists. Detailed artist info.

Cons: Big window. Free version has limited features.

Pros: Import and export movies. Preview on your Mac. Works with iMovie '08.

Cons: Can only export to QT.

Pros: Search for podcasts from the app. Podcasts can be added to the app externally. Easy to use interface. Responds quickly.

Cons: Limited OS support. Limited search functionality. Requires 64 bit processor. Could do with a few more features to add value.

Pros: Waveforms are displayed in a graphically rich format. A very user-friendly framework. Audio tracks can be imported from video files. Most major codecs are supported.

Cons: Exported file names cannot be specified. Splitting files can be complicated. Volume adjustments and fades are not exact. Many users feel that the merging options could be vastly simplified.

Pros: Simple and easy to use interface. Application works fast and is stable. Users can select which data they would like to remove. Requires very little resources.

Cons: No ability to edit metadata in batches. Limited functionality for advanced users. Application interface can be complicated at first. Not all audio formats are supported at present.