WavePad
Software helping people edit music, voice, WAV, MP3 or other audio files
Operating system: Windows
Publisher: NCH Software
Release : WavePad 9.21 Beta
Antivirus check: passed
WavePad is a simple free sound editor that is perfect for users who are working with similar programs for the first time. You can use it to record sound from external devices, trim and compose individual audio tracks, add all sorts of sound effects, and so on. The program supports most common audio formats: WAV, MP3, VOX, GSM, WMA, RealAudio, FLAC, AU, OGG.
The WavePad has a noise reduction tool that can be used in both automatic and manual modes. There are also normalization, amplification, reverse playback and reverberation functions. The player's functionality can be expanded at any time with VST plugin support. Also WavePad can work with files in a batch mode, allows to leave bookmarks for further editing, to make the spectral analysis, to restore records and even to carry out change of a voice. You should agree that this is a pretty impressive set of functions for a free software solution. Of course, it should be noted that the WavePad is only available free of charge for home use for non-commercial purposes. Otherwise, you must purchase a license.
WavePad offers a wide range of audio editing functionalities and supports most common audio formats, making it user-friendly for beginners.
- contains a rich set of tools for normalization, sound amplification and noise reduction;
- supports VST plugins;
- Includes spectral analysis functions, a speech synthesizer and an external audio recording tool;
- makes it easy to trim and compose sound files;
- works with most common audio formats.
PROS
Easy-to-use interface with powerful editing features.
Includes sound effects and music library.
CONS
Limited free version with essential features locked behind premium version.
Interface can be confusing and difficult for beginners to navigate.
