Gone are the days when the editing of sound was a bastion merely of mimics or the Disk Jockeys. Technology has made this a bastion of anyone who wishes. It is just a matter of few clicks with the mouse and the male voice can turn into a female one and that too specifically of a young, old, middle aged, sick, romantic and so on.
Wonderful digital tracks can also be created with the help of Sound Editing Softwares available in various options. With the help of these softwares the tone, pitch, amplitude etc can be done. Expert mixing can also be done to create supersonic digital tracks. This of course is good news for aspiring mixers and amateur DJs as these softwares are easy to use and even low priced.
Creation of the audio tracks is not the only thing possible but also the recording, converting, restoring and editing. Recording can be done from radio broadcasts, internet. Audio can be extracted from video and CDs, DVDs, sound cards and can thus be listened to on the computer or other portable devices. Some of them have the ability to rip even copy protected CDs. Conversion from one type to another e.g. from a MIDI to a MP3, WMA, WAV or OGG file is also possible in some of these softwares. Not only this, there is good news for veteran music lovers and forensic experts as some of these softwares can restore the sound of aged LPs and damaged audio recordings. Even clarifying of the background, static and other noises is also possible. Various editing options available are cut, paste of the sound clippings and even playing of the sound or the song in reverse.
There are several programs available with varied options for different users. Various factors should be kept in mind while selecting the suitable sound editing software. Working with streaming audio, making arrangements for your MP3 player, restoring sound files, forensics, creating audio for your website or burning a CD of your band music are some of the factors to be kept in mind while selecting sound editing software. Price competency is another important factor to be taken into consideration. Most of these softwares are available on the internet with almost all of them offering the trial version for a few days. Using the trial version ensures comfort level and the suitability. For instance, if you are a beginner then you should go for a product that contains lot of preset effects and if you are an expert at handling editing softwares then you can go for a program that facilitates high level of manipulation.
But in any case, ease of use should be a very important criterion while selecting sound editing software. preset effects and filters placed in the drop down menus or icons, mouse zooms, right click edits and unlimited undos. Fast recorders that search for sound cards or streaming audio automatically are also handy.
Last but not the least the help and support from the product seller is always a plus point. A step by step manual which explains the working of the program easily (preferably through FAQs) is always a good choice. In addition to this direct help regarding the use and trouble shooting from the technical support of the product seller should be looked for.
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