AUDIO EDITING
AUDIO EDITORS aka DAW's
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.
CLOUD-BASED DAWs
Bandlab is a free to use DAW that is web-based and supports a large community of musicians, royalty-free music and an education platform to keep content private and setup assignments.
GUIDES & TUTORIALS
Soundation is premium music production community, but with a free to use DAW that is web-based and supports the Google Chrome browser.
GUIDES & TUTORIALS
LOCAL APPLICATIONS
Audacity is an easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, macOS, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. Developed by a group of volunteers as open source.
GUIDES & TUTORIALS
GarageBand is a fully equipped music creation studio available on MacOS and iOS, which features a complete sound library that includes instruments, presets for guitar and voice, and an incredible selection of session drummers and percussionists.
GUIDES & TUTORIALS
PROSUMER APPLICATIONS
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.
