![]() ![]() ![]() Main window/file window setup would take some getting used to Generating split files from markers (slices)? Process menu is permanently greyed out (trial?) so.Ĭan't play/edit L/R channels independently (or even split stereo to mono) Zooming/highlighting requires either command-click or a different tool But the audio detection/generate markers function is not good: it couldn't properly find/mark loud transients with a -60dB threshold. There's a lot to like about this app easy to use and easy on the eyes. Outputting split markers as files is basic but works ![]() Very usable app! It's really too bad that there's no automatic/dynamic split function because this app has so much going for it. No function to automatically split into regions must be done manually Sorry to WaveLab fans, but this is a sign to run like hell. amazing quantity of downloads/installation, but then the trial license failed.support suggested installing more software to fix the problem. Two issues: I can't edit L/R channels independently (unless I'm missing a pref setting?) and it seems like a track first has to be split into "items" before individual edits can be made. It offers *a lot* of customization and preference settings. The GUI is good (mostly) and I can see why this is so popular. Item splitting is very good (includes transients, fades, padding etc)Įxport functions are solid/many output options Items must be split to perform individual edits (normalization, fades etc) See my update below.ĭefinitely a pro quality GUI & extensive preferencesĬan only play (not edit?) L/R channels independently with right-click > “Item settings"Ĭustom toolbars are useful but clunky to read **UPDATE: It is enough easy to use/output files. I could easily use this on a daily basis but for larger projects it might also not be enough. Speech recognition for labeling is an interesting feature Loads FX plugins either individually or as effect “stacks” Split by silences/markers is very thorough (with leading/trailing silence)Įxporting by markers is simple but few export options TwistedWave ($100) **This one checks all my boxesĪuto-detects selections to user-customizable zero-crossings (like Sound Forge) I'd need to use this some more to get a better feel for it. It's feature-rich but also simple enough to be a contender. It's like an audio editor paired with a plugin FX processor. The FX chain is useful (with a plugins manager like Logic) Track splitting/exporting is clunky & not always accurate/useful Playback of L/R is just OK (global on/off switch) Unfortunately, it's occasionally unstable/buggy (particularly with some 3rd party plugins). This has been my go-to app for quick edits and recording simple and straightforward. Runs 3rd party FX plugins, but buggy/unstable with some Rudimentary “gap” marker & “Split by markers” More thorough than I expected (no wonder it's so popular) but some basic usability functions wouldn't mesh with how I work Zooming/highlighting requires key/mouse combos or menu clicksĬan’t play L/R channels without first splitting the stereo fileĬreating/exporting labels (regions) is a bit clunky (but offers leading/trailing silence)Īdding 3rd party FX plugins is also a bit clunky Stereo files displayed as a single track is a killer for me tho. I like the simplicity but it's missing a few basic features. “Smart split” is simple but it works & outputs splits easily The apps I tried range in price but most seem to fall under $100.ĭisplays stereo files as one waveform-no L/R editing/playback Splitting files into regions/markers/items intelligently and exporting them as files.Accessible edit functions (cut/paste, fade, normalization, etc).Playback/editing of L/R channels independently.Good, logical GUI (user customization is a plus, running 3rd party FX is a plus).Easy to navigate/highlight audio with the mouse (ie.Many apps tout big feature lists but tbh I don't need a lot a few must-haves: I make sample libraries, among other things, which involves a lot of zipping around large files, zooming/highlighting, making edits on L/R channels of stereo files (cutting/pasting, mixes, fades, normalization), then splitting them and outputting as individual files (sometimes many thousands). What I didn't test is software intended for mixing/mastering or audio repair. There are understandably strong preferences about fav audio editors, and the tests I did were only focused on a few key features/usability things, so these are not a final verdict on any of the apps, just my takeaways. I don't know if this list will be useful to anyone but I figure it's better to have it posted here than buried in the comments on another thread. See my addendum after this post.Ī couple days ago I asked the hive for "waveform editor" recs and boy did I get some. **UPDATE** I've used TwistedWave for a few weeks and the results are interesting (mostly good, some bad). ![]()
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