Audio (156 programs)

Pros: Reliable sample rate analysis. Easy-to-use interface. Fast screen updating speed that gives users access to real-time data. Multiple windows can be used simultaneously.

Cons: Limited applications. The application is intended only for professional use. Good working knowledge of measuring instruments required to use the application. Not compatible with all input devices.

Pros: Easy to use. Works as advertised. Quick functionality. Supports batch editing.

Cons: Random fetching errors. Not updated frequently enough. Developer isn’t the most responsive. Needs a 64-bit processor.

Pros: Suitable for giving speeches while playing audio. Add notes and time stamps on the same screen. Searchable time stamps and notes. Load tracks or record as you type.

Cons: Very basic in both use and appearance. Indexing functions may have made longer tracks more workable. The ability to add or mix tracks would be helpful. Synchronized note and audio recording is tricky.

Pros: Easy to use. Works as advertised. Handy batch conversion mode. Extremely snappy processing.

Cons: Free version’s ads could be annoying. Bigger files’ conversion times could be a tad too long. No option to save default location. May not work the same across platforms.

Pros: Easy to use. Extremely handy for recording live lectures. Fail safe to mitigate loss of recording. Active app support.

Cons: Doesn’t support multiple recording sources. Sound could be faint at times. Doesn’t seamlessly record multiple audios at the same time. Doesn’t allow audio playback volume.

Pros: Audio effects can be created from scratch. Can be used to transfer vinyl or cassette recordings. More than two dozen audio effects are offered. Most major file types are supported.

Cons: Internet recordings require a separate driver. Some feel that the package could be further optimized. Rather expensive for such a bundle. 32-bit processors are not supported.

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.

Pros: Robust tool. Built-in media player. Batch splitting. Safe and secure.

Cons: Limited file type support for podcasts. No MP3 editing. Using the tool could entail some getting used to. No help link or instructions file.

Pros: Easy to use. Versatile media player. Batch splitting. Supports multiple output devices.

Cons: Is not the most robust audio editing tool around. Doesn’t update metadata. Does not work with older 32-bit processors. Does not identify album art properly.

Pros: Easy to use. Works as advertised. Great sound quality. Very responsive support team.

Cons: Upgrades may present a learning curve. A plugin needs to be installed externally. Not a lot of filter options. The interface needs some work.

Pros: Child's play to get up and running. Supports multiple audio formats. Altering recording parameters is possible. Simple stop, record and pause buttons.

Cons: Free apps do a similar job. High sample frequency settings use up lots of memory. Some back up errors detected. Files only saved chronologically by default.

Pros: Convert to over 40 formats. Extract audio from video sources. Batch conversion. Access song information from online.

Cons: No ability to extract audio from Blu-ray. Cannot record audio directly. No option to rip audio from online streams. Does not support all audio formats.

Pros: Convert video files to MP3. Drag and drop capability. Bulk file conversion. Convert from other audio formats.

Cons: Paid license required for 100% conversions. MAC OS only. A lot of audio formats not supported. Non-commercial use only with free version.

Pros: Only 2.5 megabytes of memory is required.. Written notes can be linked to an audio recording.. Numerous languages are supported within its system settings.. Many more options when compared to the QuickTime audio recorder..

Cons: The "lite" version is limited to three minutes of recording time.. Saved files may be difficult to access.. Data could be lost on occasion.. Some feel that the UI could be improved..

Pros: Easy-to-use preferences. Runs un-intrusively in the background. Ideal for people who use their Mac for audio. Free 10-day trial.

Cons: Annoying review-seeking popup. Future Mac OS updates may render this tool useless. Doesn’t offer any other audio setting feature. A paid app.

Pros: Add effects and even create musical scores. Record and clean up your instrument playing sessions. Supports 3rd party apps and audio unit plugins. Offers a nice selection of built-in audio effects.

Cons: Undoing your mistakes is tricky. Does not offer in-depth tutorials. Screening out reverberation noise is difficult. Does not recover your work after accidental shutdown.

Pros: Large number of audio formats supported. Multiple formats can be joined together. Easy to understand and utilize. Combined audio can be previewed before export.

Cons: Reduces audio quality during conversion. Converting process can be slow. More expensive than similar tools on the market. Preview is not always representative of final result.

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.