Best audio editing software?

[Hank Kinsley]

I'm looking to edit some .mp3, make some sound level adjustments, cut some long intros down - not the most advanced stuff. What's the best audio editing software? Some software (Pro Tools) seems a little to big to make simple edits to mp3 files.

Thanks for your help.

[zoobie]

probably some pro studio software consumers have never heard of for $9,000

[poisondeathray]

For simple cuts only - mp3directcut

For sound adjustments, filtering, + editing , you can try audacity

No need for pro tools $, unless you need some specific functions not mentioned in your post

[olyteddy]

mp3directcut can also do simple gain changes, normalizing and fades too, and doesn't re-encode.

[AlanHK]

mp3directcut can also do simple gain changes, normalizing and fades too, and doesn't re-encode.

Yes, it's excellent for lossless editing of MP3.

One problem you might have is that it can only open one MP3 file at a time -- but you can do "File/New window" to open a new instance of MP3DirectCut and cut and paste between the windows if you want to join files.

Also check "Edit/Tag ID3" where you can edit ID3s or set it to "Keep ID3 on normal save" if you want to keep your tags.

[inspirevideo]

I use Adobe Audition and love how easy it is to use. You can do all sorts of amazing things, my fave being noise reduction and normalizing. Trimming audio clips and fading volume is a piece of cake!

[ajoh]

NCH's Wavepad will do the basics for free. IF you need more functions you can upgrade to masters
http://www.nch.com.au/wavepad/index.html

[newshoes]

PolderbitS is what I've used for YEARS...........

http://www.polderbits.com/recorder_uk.htm

I have over 18,000 mp3's and I've ran all of them thru their sound editor. Edits, Trims and fades are very simple!!
They also have a terrific recorder too.
They have a free fully functional seven day trial.

[kimco52]

On my video editing computer, I use Adobe Audition.
On my general purpose computer, where I do some audio stuff, I use Cool Edit Pro....uh, version 2, I believe. Later versions became Audition.

A lot of radio stations still use Cool Edit Pro.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

[lordsmurf]

I've been using SoundForge for at least 12 years now.

[edDV]

I use SoundForge as well but I bet the OP really doesn't want "best". I bet he wants the cheapest that does level adjustments (e.g. Audacity+Lame).

[slacker]

I have Soundforge v9 but don't use it enough to actually know what the program is doing at a low level. Does Soundforge v9 lossy re-encode (uncompress/recompress) during the normalization process? I would think so.

As implied above, is it true that mp3directcut and audacity do NOT lossy re-encode when applying level adjustments?

Mark

[ConverterCrazy]

This is an old thread. However, I hope the help is available.

I have some MP3 [mono] files with poor LOWs [bass] and HIGHs [tweets]. I want to convert MONO into Stereo. I need to use equalizer. I want to direct low frequencies to the Left channel and High frequencies to the Right channel.

Is there some FREE software that allows all above and independent editing of both channels? No complicated software, please.

BTW, my audio system is 2.1 channel!

Thanks.

[AlanHK]

Is there some FREE software that allows all above and independent editing of both channels?

Audacity.

No complicated software, please.

I'm afraid you will have to read the manual.

[ConverterCrazy]

Thanks, AlanHK

I'm going to give it a try.

[AlanHK]

Thanks, AlanHK

I'm going to give it a try.

I was serious about reading the manual.

The Audacity wiki has some good introductory articles to get you going.

http://manual.audacityteam.org/index...le=Quick_Guide

http://manual.audacityteam.org/index...itle=Main_Page

[ConverterCrazy]

AlanHK

Thanks. I not only learnt how to use Audacity but also how to improvise the overall quality of audio file.
I'd like to share with you with what I learnt and share the info for the benefit of the visitors.

Do you want me to?

[Backpain]

Goldwave is very easy to use and not to expensive. You can cut edit increase or decrease volume, remove pop and clicks with advanced options. I record older LP's and then edit them with ease. Has may more features not mentioned to help with all types of audio files with many plug-ins to help tame those hard to handle files. Try here http://www.goldwave.com/

[Backpain]

Try Goldwave at http://www.goldwave.com Easy to use has many plug-ins to help with those hard to handle files. Cut, edit, cleans up audio with removing clicks, pops and more. You can convert to another format, decrease or increase volume and more. Swiss army knife of audio editing.

[Backpain]

Sorry for the double post.

[AlanHK]

AlanHK

Thanks. I not only learnt how to use Audacity but also how to improvise the overall quality of audio file.
I'd like to share with you with what I learnt and share the info for the benefit of the visitors.

Do you want me to?

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