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Audio (150 programs)

  1. 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.
  2. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Integration with Last.fm. Very lightweight. Keyboard shortcuts.
    CONS: Few features compared to iTunes. Doesn't show playlist by default. Doesn't retrieve Last.fm coverart.
  3. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Import and export movies. Preview on your Mac. Works with iMovie '08.
    CONS: Can only export to QT.
  4. 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.
  5. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Simple process. Supports popular formats. Convert songs without loss of quality. Works in the background.
    CONS: Free trial is limited to three songs at a time. Free version can only convert the first three minutes.
  6. 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.
  7. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Coverts audio 10x faster than other apps. Maintains the quality of the original audio. Improves the quality of your audio.
    CONS: Expect lagging during batch conversion.
  8. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  9. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  10. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Allows you to play music from various sources. Free while in beta.
    CONS: Doesn't include Spotify music.
  11. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Lightweight. Works in the menu bar. Simulates the fan noise of Mac Intel computers.
    CONS: Lacks volume control. The noise it produces depends on the prevailing processor load. Does not offer any other function.
  12. 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.
  13. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    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.
  14. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Auto-mixing doesn't require any mixing ability. Selection of special effects. Scratching possible.
    CONS: Intimidating layout for first time users. Not much help info. Auto mixing can be erratic.
  15. PROS: It is possible to record audio files from a number of different sources. A handful of basic editing tools are included.
    CONS: The free version limits recording times to no more than 45 seconds. Additional software may have to be downloaded from third-party websites.
  16. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  17. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Cool and vibrant interface. Very easy to use.
    CONS: Only players with iTunes. Rather limited in its scope.
  18. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    German
    Platform
    mac
    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.

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