Open source software is the new it-thing. Who doesn’t like one that comes without the hassles of an exorbitant cost? This makes the Audacity apps so popular. A free audio editing application allows one to record any kind of sound or audio, and on top of it all – allows post processing in the normalization, trimming and fading.
Here, you can use your scissors anywhere. A snip here and a snip there – and Voila! – your music is ready; just the mix that you wanted it to be. Not only these. Audacity comes with the additional features of scrubbing, multi-track mixing, amplitude envelope editing, copying, pasting and so much more.
But again, every human being is as different as chalk and cheese. What someone likes may not be liked by someone else. Hence, ‘Audacity’ is not always everyone’s cup of tea. But, there’s nothing to worry, if you are someone who doesn’t value the app. There is an array of other options to choose from. Here are a few alternatives:
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Part 1: Top 3 Audacity App for iPad and iPhone
1. The Hokusai Audio Editor
Here’s what IOS Music and you has to say about it. "Hokusai will convince you that audio was meant to be edited with a touch screen — it's just so natural within this app that you’ll find yourself consistently coming back to it." - By iOS Music And You
Do you need to import or record a track and adorn it as you wish to? Try out the Hokusai app for your Apple devices. You can mix tracks, export to wave or MP4 format, and then send it to your computer. The undo option also allows you to remove your previous edits and start from scratch. Upgradation will add the following tools: per-track volume/mute dial, Time Bar (time line/ruler), AudioCopy/AudioPaste, grain synthesis, noise gating, time-stretching, echo, reverb, distortion, resonance grunge, vocal leveling, high/low/band-pass/notch-cut filter, monster voice, and more.
So what are you waiting for? Get your hands on it now!
2. Energy XT
Created by Jorgen Aase, this one allows you to create your own music in the lightest and fastest possible way. It’s lightweight and without the frills of excess features. It allows you to use additional instrumental effects like drum loops, multi track audio recording, audio bounce, freeze and multi-track export – with lots of samples. It’s connection with Dropbox is seamless, which is a great add-on. The latest version is 1.3 – you can get it on iTunes with the provided link.
3. Twisted Wave Audio Editor
This one’s got really high ratings on iTunes.
With this app, you can do the following tasks: select the audio file of your choice, copy, cut or paste as you want to, redo/undo instantly and apply various kinds of effects like normalizing the audio to a certain level, fading in, pitch shifting/time stretching, compressor/limiter, delay, and filter for adjusting the intensity of the frequencies.
Well, it’s costly. With its free version, you just get the Audio Editor devoid of all its editing features. If the price is giving you a headache, here’s a customer review on iTunes to go by – “I used this app during a live radio broadcast (I also use Voice Record). Both are awesome apps. If I could change one thing it would be the option of having access to a multi-track feature. App allows music imports; however, from what I can tell it ends up on the same track with my voice - not helpful. I paid for the upgrade - give me one more track at least. Awesome sound quality! Love the extra features that Voice Record doesn't offer.” (LushLife, 2009)
Part 2: Top 3 Audacity App for Android
1. WavePad Audio Editor (NCH Software)
An NCH Software product, the WavePad app follows on the similar lines of audio editing set by Audacity. It allows you to record, edit, and then adorn your song with effects. The final product can be shared with your friends and family. It also allows you to record your own voice, with sound effects like high pass filter for audio clarification. It’s easy and hassle free to use, especially for people associated with the music industry or having a penchant for it. Journalists and interviewers can also use it accordingly.
2. MixPad Music Mixer (NCH Software)
By Android standards, the MixPad app is highly recommended. With this app, the skill of editing and creating music comes within the ambit of your mobile phone. With sample rates of 6 kHz to 96 kHz, it supports most audio formats and features additional effects like EQ, compression and reverb. Finally, you can upload your music, burn to a CD and share it with others.
Here’s a customer review for it:“Best mixing app hands down I've looked for years for the one to use and this one is absolutely great. Thumbs up. The ads are as annoying as hell, but it’s worth it to get this free. Thank you so much to the person who created this and please don't go changing it.” (by Jacob Worthington Goddard).
3. Music Maker Jam
With a complete range of over 100 music styles including EDM, hip hop and dubstep, and a 8-channel mixer, the app gives you enough food to chew.
Outlined below are a few features taken from the app description:
- Choose from over 100 styles such as funk, hip hop,drum & bass, jazz, dubstep, trap, rock, techno, house, movie scores, ambient and jazz.
- Thousands of professional circles: From soul vocals to fantastic bass lines and saxophone samples
- Correct harmonies and tempo
- Play with outstanding real-time effects
- Record and share your tracks with friends
- Upload songs right to the “SoundCloud”
So, this is the list of the alternative apps for iPhone,iPad and Android that you can use. What if you don’t like Audacity? No need to worry since there’s still a lot more you can choose from.
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