Audacity: 5 free alternatives
The audio editor Audacity is probably the best-known recording and editing program. However, there are also numerous free alternatives to Audacity that can easily compete with the competition. We show you 5 great alternatives.
Traverso DAW - sound recording and editing for Windows, Mac and Linux
The open source program Traverso DAW, like Audacity, is available for the Windows, Mac and Linux platforms. According to the developer, they should be able to record entire orchestras - and then edit and cut the recordings conveniently using the editor. There are several audio tracks and various audio effects available.
- Innovative operation: The program is particularly user-friendly thanks to intelligent shortcuts - the operation should work much faster after a short familiarization period than with comparable software.
- Saving the source files: When editing a sound file, the source file is not overwritten - so you can undo changes.
Large-scale Wavosaur sound editor
The free program Wavosaur is available as an alternative for Windows. With Wavosaur you can record audio files, edit them and export them to various file formats. The program is very reminiscent of Audacity from the user interface. If you are familiar with this, the operation of Wavosaur should not be a problem.
- A special interface should make it particularly easy to work with many audio files at the same time.
- The program can work together with the well-known VST effect plugin to process audio files.
Linux MultiMedia Studio - MIDI editor for Windows and Linux
The "Linux MultiMedia Studio", which is also available for Windows, offers classic recording and editing as well as the functions of a digital composition program such as GarageBand or Magix Music Maker. You can compose and edit your own songs using MIDI inputs and corresponding sound packs.
- Full functions of a MIDI editor: You have the possibility to create beats and melodies for your own compositions.
- Many existing audio effects: You can make fine adjustments to various audio tracks yourself.
Jokosher - minimalist audio editor
The audio editor Jokosher offers only a few editing and recording options. The program is convincing because of the simple and fast operation. If you don't need any additional functions in a program for recording vocals or a band, "Jokosher" is the right choice for you.
- Different soundtracks can be edited individually or together: Various simple effects such as distortion, tempo adjustments or changes in frequencies are available.
- Many different formats: The program supports numerous formats such as OGG, MP3, FLAC or WAV for both import and export.
Ardor - professional audio studio for Linux and Mac
Ardor offers numerous functions of a professional audio editing program. Unfortunately, the program is only available for Linux and Mac users to download - and the full features are available to the developer after a minimum donation of $ 1. For example, no user settings are saved in the free version.
- The program combines the functions of the previously listed programs: Recording, editing and mixing sound tracks is possible. In addition, numerous plugins expand the functions of the program.
- Direct connection to Freesound: The program works directly with the Freesound website, where you can download sound effects and voices for free.
In this practical tip, we will show you how you can work faster and more efficiently with shortcuts in Audacity.