Audio (81 programs)

Pros: Has a range of plugins and patches for extension. Users can create their own song files. Animated visual effects. Party mode allows up to 12 players.

Cons: Not mouse-friendly. Mechanics may take a while to learn. Background videos can clutter the interface. Visual design is a little bland.

Pros: Allows for use of metronome silently when recording. Works with most popular DAWs.

Cons: Pulse doesn't always sync properly with DAW. Latency can be inconsistent.

Pros: Multiple file formats supported. Range of interesting features. Minimal interface.

Cons: No Blu-ray support. No media library.

Pros: Lightweight and free. Detects whole albums automatically. Very fast. Good lightweight replacement for iTunes. Supports more formats than iTunes.

Cons: Lack of advanced functions and preferences.

Pros: Great support. Stream audio from videos. Fast and easy syncing. Sync to any device.

Cons: Depends on your wireless connection.