Audio Software

Digidesign's Pro Tools suite is the industry standard, yes. But what about musicians and producers with a budget? We look at 3 free DAWs that show some real promise.

Dec 26, 2009 - Charles Zuspan

MP3Gain is an easy to use free normalizer that adjusts MP3 files to the same volume without loss of sound quality.

Dec 6, 2009 - Nicolas McGregor

While not as epic an update as Digital Performer 6, DP7 is nonetheless an enticing upgrade to MOTU's flagship digital audio workstation software for Mac.

Nov 13, 2009 - Clayton Worbeck

Adding comments to songs can allow iTunes Smart Playlists to build entertaining and diverse mixes that reflect an individual's unique musical tastes.

Sep 2, 2009 - Benjamin Poyant

With the release of version 9, Apple Logic Express continues to be one of the top professional yet affordable DAW programs on the market.

Aug 10, 2009 - Clayton Worbeck

Apple Logic Pro 9 is undeniably aimed at guitarists but contains more than enough new features to make it a worthwhile upgrade for all users of the Logic DAW platform.

Aug 9, 2009 - Clayton Worbeck

Unlike previous versions, the new Apple Logic Express 8 has almost all the power and potential of Logic Pro 8 and at less than half the cost.

Jul 22, 2009 - Clayton Worbeck

With two world-class software platforms, Steinberg offers a professional music creation DAW in Cubase 5 and a world-class post-production DAW in Nuendo 4.

Jul 21, 2009 - Clayton Worbeck

With version 4, Steinberg continues to solidify Nuendo's reputation as a professional audio production environment for audio post and recording studio engineers.

Jul 21, 2009 - Clayton Worbeck

Many behind-the-scenes improvements to Live 8 combine to solidify Ableton Live's reputation as the definitive pro DAW for live performance and loop-based music creation.

Jul 16, 2009 - Clayton Worbeck

Digidesign's Pro Tools maintains its status as the industry-standard recording and mixing software by adding a new user interface, full MIDI implementation and much more.

Jul 14, 2009 - Clayton Worbeck

Digital Performer 6 is a major upgrade to the MOTU DAW thanks in part to an impressive convolution reverb plug-in and a revolutionary way of reducing softsynth CPU-usage.

Jul 10, 2009 - Clayton Worbeck

As the centerpiece of the competitively-priced Logic Studio, Apple Logic Pro 8 offers plenty of improvements and new features that will entice Mac DAW users old and new.

Jul 9, 2009 - Clayton Worbeck

Besides trial and error, there are many different methods for audio engineers seeking to improve their proficiency in the world's most popular digital audio workstation.

Jul 6, 2009 - Clayton Worbeck

Of the handful of major Mac software DAWs, each offers the user its own unique palette of features and distinctive method of achieving professional audio productions.

Jul 3, 2009 - Clayton Worbeck

For Mac users looking to record, edit, mix and produce pro audio on a budget, there are several high-quality digital audio workstation programs available free of charge.

Jul 1, 2009 - Clayton Worbeck

Telephone conference meetings allow multiple participants to engage in sales presentations, project meetings, weekly team meetings, training , and monthly team meetings.

Jun 22, 2009 - Cherrine Banks

By fixing the problems with Cubase 4 and adding dynamic new features, Steinberg has raised the bar in the world of music creation, editing and recording software.

May 31, 2009 - Clayton Worbeck

By easily signing up for Skype, every consumer with a computer and an Internet connection can now make regular or video phone calls anywhere in the world at no charge.

Apr 25, 2009 - Christopher T. Reilly

The process of capturing and recording audio files, along sources of online audio files, and typical programs for capturing audio files is presented for all users.

Apr 2, 2009 - David R. Wetzel

Apple's iTunes 8.0 features a new playlist tool called Genius that allows users to create playlists based on a single song, save playlists, and link to the iTunes Store.

Sep 13, 2008 - Judith Faucette