Audacity is free, open source software for
recording and editing sounds. It is available for Mac OS X, Microsoft
Windows, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
Record live audio. Convert tapes and records into digital recordings or
CDs. Edit Ogg Vorbis, MP3, and WAV sound files. Cut, copy, splice, and
mix sounds together. Change the speed or pitch of a recording. And more!
Place the
unzipped VST Enabler, along with your VST plug-ins,
into the “Plug-ins” folder in the Audacity
installation folder. (On Mac OS X, this is usually
in the Applications folder. On Windows, it is
usually under Program Files.)
The next time
you start Audacity, your VST effects will appear at
the bottom of the “Effect” menu.
KRISTAL Audio Engine is a powerful multi-track
recorder, audio sequencer and mixer - ideal for anyone wanting to get
started with recording, mixing and mastering digital audio. It is
designed as a modular system. The main application provides a mixing
console, while the audio sequencer, live audio input and so on are
loaded as separate Plug-Ins.
ACID XPress is a
music creation tool. Make your own original music with
the click of a mouse and a few "painted" strokes. It's
easy--just pick some loops, paint them into a track, and
play them back. It's the most fun you'll ever have
creating music. Any loops you choose work together
because ACID XPress matches the tempo and pitch
automatically. When you're ready, publish your song on
ACIDplanet.com, or stream it from your own Web
site.Version 5.0a build 152 may include unspecified
updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
MixPad is multi-track
mixing software designed for professional audio production. It lets you
load or record audio clips and mix them together. You can place them at
different times, adjust volume, pan the audio or fade in or out. It is
the digital replacement of using a multitrack recorder and mixing desk.
Features: ~ Unlimited track mixing ~ Intuitive, simple graphical
interface ~ Supports a number of file formats including wav (multiple
codecs), mp3, vox, gsm, real audio and more. ~ Drag and drop files
easily to Mixpad ~ Includes a CD ripper to load audio direct from a
CD-ROM.
REAPER is a powerful Windows application for
multitrack recording and editing of audio. REAPER provides a flexible
but easy to use interface that is suitable for amateurs and
professionals alike.
REAPER is uncrippled unexpiring shareware. Be sure to
purchase a license
if you use it past the evaluation period. The full license agreement
will be presented to you when you run the installer.