Audacity
Audacity is a free and open-source digital audio editor and recording software. It provides a wide range of features for recording, editing, and manipulating audio files, making it a popular choice for beginners and professionals.
With Audacity, you can record audio from various sources, including microphones, line inputs, and even streaming audio from the internet. It supports multiple tracks, allowing you to layer and mix different audio sources to create complex compositions. You can also import and export audio files in various formats, such as WAV, MP3, and AIFF.
In recent years, the app's new owners have stirred some controversy regarding alterations made to the software licenses and privacy policy. However, the Audacity community's major concerns have been mainly resolved through data collection and privacy policy revisions.
Features:
- It provides a wide range of editing tools
- It offers a variety of built-in audio effects
- Multi-track Editing
- You can record audio directly
- It supports various audio file formats
- Spectrogram View
Pros:
- Free and Open Source
- Feature-Rich
- Cross-Platform Compatibility
- Wide User Base and Resources
Cons:
- Steep Learning Curve
- Lack of Advanced Features
- Limited User Support
Website: https://www.audacityteam.org/
