Programs designed exclusively for audio editing are commonly known as DAWs, and while many DAWs can be used to create very elaborate and complex audio mixes, the process of editing audio is very similiar to editing video.
Audio mixing is a process of layering, arranging sounds with loops and instruments, and adjusting levels, timing and effect.
Whether you are a beginner or looking for something advanced, DAWs are a fun way to create music, sounds, film scores, podcast themes and more. Below are some common audio editors available to students that either browser based, downloadable, or available in our editing labs.
Soundation is premium music production community, but with a free to use DAW that is web-based and supports the Google Chrome browser.
Audition is a comprehensive toolset that includes multitrack, waveform, and spectral display for creating, mixing, editing, and restoring audio content. This powerful audio workstation is designed to accelerate video production workflows and audio finishing — and deliver a polished mix with pristine sound.
Logic Pro is an industry leading music creation program available on MacOS and iOS. Logic Pro for Mac is a powerful, full-featured music app with all the tools you need to create professional-quality music productions. You can record, arrange, and edit audio and MIDI regions, add high-quality effects, mix your music in stereo or surround, and export the final mix in a variety of formats for distribution.