Audio (157 programs)

Pros: Open-source. Very low latency and CPU usage. Supports 2- and 64-channel audio. Direct integration with Mac OS.

Cons: Lacks updates. Captures all system sounds. Cannot hear audio when routing. Lacks clear instructions during setup.

Pros: Uses the iconic Winamp Player. Retains the graphic equalizer. Customizable subscription packages for creators.

Cons: Separate subscriptions for different artists.

Pros: Free to download. Perfect introduction to recording.

Cons: Limited functionality compared to full version. Account creating required.

Pros: Features a number of different themes. Highly customizable playback settings.

Cons: Not available on Windows machines. Not available on the App Store.

Pros: Encompasses lots of music creation processes. Lots of detailed tutorials and guides. Sleek, easy-to-navigate interface.

Cons: Requires some technical knowledge.

Pros: Create and manage playlists easily. iTunes style look and feel.

Cons: Installs extra components. Can be heavy on CPU.

Pros: Encompasses all processes. Lots of tutorials and guides. Slick interface.

Cons: Requires some technical knowledge.

Pros: Supports a variety of devices. Free and open source.

Cons: Prone to crashing. Substandard UX.

Pros: All your output and measuring tools may be placed on one screen. It has a batch conversion functionality and spectrum analysis tools.

Cons: The interface looks a little dated compared to modern sound editors. It will only allow you to save Dolby Digital AC-3 studio. You will have to update after installing.

Pros: Users can monitor multiple devices simultaneously with SoundSource. Its centralized layout is very intuitive and does not require any prior experience.

Cons: There is currently no free trial of this software available. This package may not function properly when used with older operating systems.

Pros: Combine 2 audio clips into a single file. Easy audio clipping selection. Audio Quality, Channels and Sample Rate. Small music player.

Cons: Limited functionality. Few to none audio adjustment options. Very dated user interface. Can be confusing due to few instructions.

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: Easy to use. Support various output formats. Burn music directly to a disc. Upload files to cloud services.

Cons: Questionable utility. Downloads music from other sources instead.

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.

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.