Cubase Audio Recording Software

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With millions of musicians, producers and sound engineers around the world using Cubase every day, Cubase is one of the most popular digital audio workstations of our time. Steinberg Cubase. Cubase is a truly impressive piece of software. It looks great, it sounds great and has a seamless and intuitive workflow. If I didn’t engage in so much post-production editing and mixing work, I would consider making Cubase the centerpiece of my home studio. As long as a vocal recording is available, Cubase can also process, correct or optimize the pitch or timing of the monophonic audio signals, and to harmonize the lead vocals so as to obtain one-of. Steinberg Cubase 5.1.1 is software for audio mixing or music recording which is a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) developed in Germany and has a look and design, and features similar to Steinberg Nuendo 5.

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The following tables compare general and technical information among a number of digital audio editors and multitrack recording software. Please see the individual products articles for further information.

Digital Audio Workstations[edit]

Basic general information about the software: creator/company, license/price etc.

Digital audio editorCreator / developerSoftware licenseMicrosoft WindowsMacOSLinuxiOSAndroidNetwork storageExternal hardware
ACID ProMagixProprietaryYesNoNoNo
ArdourThe Ardour CommunityGNU GPLYesYesYesNoNFS
AudioDeskMark of the UnicornProprietaryNoYesNoNo
AuditionAdobe SystemsProprietaryYesYesNoNo
Cakewalk by BandLab[1]BandLab TechnologiesProprietary (Freeware)YesNoNoNo
CubaseSteinbergProprietaryYesYesNoYesRequires hardware dongle
Digital PerformerMark of the UnicornProprietaryYesYesNoNo
FL StudioImage-LineProprietaryYesYesNoYesYes
GarageBandAppleProprietaryNoYesNoYes
Harrison MixbusHarrison ConsolesProprietaryYesYesYesNoNFS
KristalKreativesProprietary (Freeware)YesNoNoNo
LiveAbletonProprietaryYesYesNoNo
LMMSTobias DoerffelGNU GPLYesYesYesNoNFS
Logic ProAppleProprietaryDiscontinued (last version: 5.5.1)YesNoNo
MixcraftAcousticaProprietaryYesNoNoNo
mp3DirectCutMartin PeschYesNoNoNo
MuLabMuToolsProprietaryYesYesNoNo
MultitrackStudioBremmers Audio DesignProprietaryYesYesNoYes
MusEMuseEGNU GPLNoNoYesNoNFS
n-TrackFasoftProprietaryYesYesNoYesYes
NuendoSteinbergProprietaryYesYesNoNo
PodiumZynewaveProprietary / FreemiumYesNoNoNo
Pro ToolsAvidProprietaryYesYesNoNoMediaNet (proprietary)Yes
QtractorQtractorGNU GPLNoNoYesNoNFS
REAPERCockosProprietaryYesYesYes (pre-beta)Yes
ReasonPropellerhead SoftwareProprietaryYesYesNoNo
RecordPropellerhead SoftwareProprietaryYesYesNoNo
RenoiseRenoise TeamProprietaryYesYesYesNo
RosegardenRosegardenGNU GPLNoNoYesNoNFS
Samplitude/SequoiaMagixProprietaryYesNoNoNo


Soundscape 32MackieProprietaryYesNoNoNoExternal 2U rack unit
Studio OnePreSonusProprietaryYesYesNoNoSoundCloud
TracktionTracktion Software IncProprietaryYesYesYesNo
Digital audio editorCreator / developerSoftware licenseMicrosoft WindowsMacOSLinuxiOSNetwork storageExternal hardware

Wave editors[edit]

Basic general information about the software: creator/company, license/price etc.

Digital audio editorCreator / developerSoftware licenseMicrosoft WindowsMacOSiOSLinuxBSDOnlineNetwork storageExternal hardware
AcousticaAcon DigitalProprietaryYesYesNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknown
AudacityAudacity TeamGNU GPLYesYesYesYesYesNoNFS
AudiotoolHobnoxProprietaryYesYesNot officially supportedYesNoYesNFSOptional MIDI support
BIAS PeakBIASProprietaryNoYesNoNoNoNo
Diamond Cut ARTDiamond Cut ProductionsProprietaryYesNoNoNoNoNoUnknownUnknown
EcasoundKai VehmanenGNU GPLNoYesNoYesYesNoUnknownUnknown
GoldwaveGoldwave Inc.YesNoNoNoNoNo
JokosherJokosherGNU GPLYesNoNoYesNoNoNFS
NU-TechLeaff EngineeringProprietaryYesNoNoNoNoNo
RiffWorksSonoma Wire WorksProprietaryYesYesNoNoNoNo
Sound ForgeSonyProprietaryYesYesNoNoNoNo
SoundboothAdobe SystemsProprietaryYesYesNoNoNoNo
SoXChris Bagwell, et al.GNU GPLYesYesNoYesYesNo
SpectraLayersSonyProprietaryYesYesNoNoNoNo
SweepConrad ParkerGNU GPLNoNoNoYesYesNo
Total RecorderHighCriteriaYesNoNoNoNoNo
Traverso DAWTraversoGNU GPLYesYesNoYesNoNoNFS
WaveLabSteinbergProprietaryYesYesNoNoNoNoExternal gear, MIDI
WavePadNCH SoftwareProprietary / FreemiumYesYesYesNoNoNo
WaveSurferCentre for Speech Technology at KTHBSD-likeYesYesNoYesYesNo
Digital audio editorCreator / developerSoftware licenseMicrosoft WindowsMacOSiOSLinuxBSDOnlineNetwork storageExternal hardware

Plugin support[edit]

The plugin types the software can run natively (without emulation).

ReWireJACKVSTVST3LADSPALV2DSSIRTASAUDXiMAS
ACID ProYesNoYesYesNoNoNoNoNoYesNo
AcousticaNoNoYesYesNoNoNoNoYesNoNo
ArdourNoYesYesUnknownYesYesNoNoYesNoNo
AudacityNoYesYesNoYesYesNoNoOnly on OS X[2]NoNo
AudioDeskReturns onlyNoVia converterNoNoNoNoNoYesNoYes
AudiotoolNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
AuditionPartial (Pre CS5.5 - Yes, CS5.5 - No)YesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesPartial (Pre CS5.5 - Yes, CS5.5 - No)No
BIAS PeakUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
Cakewalk by BandLabYesNoYesYesNoNoNoNoNoYesNo
CubaseYesNoYesYesNoNoNoNoNoTerminated (SX3.1)No
Diamond Cut ARTUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
Digital PerformerYesNoYesYesNoNoNoYes (with Digi TDM or HD hardware via DAE)YesNoYes
EcasoundNoYesNoNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNo
FL StudioYesNoYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesNo
GarageBandYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNo
GoldwaveNoNoBetaUnknownNoNoNoNoNoYesNo
ReWireJACKVSTVST3LADSPALV2DSSIRTASAUDXiMAS
Harrison MixbusNoYesYesNoYesYesNoNoYesNoNo
JokosherNoNoNoUnknownYesNoNoNoNoNoNo
KristalUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
LiveYesNoYesYes (Live 10.1 and newer)NoNoNoNoYesNoNo
LMMSNoYesYesUnknownYesNoNoNoNoNoNo
Logic Express/StudioYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNo
MixcraftYesNoYesYesNoNoNoNoNoDirectX effects onlyNo
mp3DirectCutNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
MuLabYesUnknownYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
MusENoYesYesUnknownYesYesYesNoNoNoNo
n-TrackYesNoYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesNo
NuendoYesNoYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
NU-TechNoNoYesUnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
PodiumYesNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
Pro ToolsYesNoNoNoNoNoNoBefore version 11NoNoNo
QtractorNoYesYesUnknownYesYesYesNoYesNoNo
ReWireJACKVSTVST3LADSPALV2DSSIRTASAUDXiMAS
REAPERYesNoYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesNo
ReasonYesNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
RecordYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
RenoiseYesYesYesNoYesNoYesNoYesNoNo
RiffWorksYesNoYesUnknownNoNoNoNoYesNoNo
RosegardenNoYesNoNoYesNoYesNoNoNoNo
SamplitudeYesNoYesYesNoNoNoNoNoYesNo
Sound ForgeNoNoYesUnknownNoNoNoNoYesYesNo
SoundboothUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
Soundscape 32UnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
SoXNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNo
SpectraLayersNoNoYesUnknownNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
Studio OneYesNoYesYesNoNoNoNoYesNoNo
SweepNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNo
Total RecorderNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
TracktionYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNoYesNoNo
TraversoNoYesNoUnknownNoYesNoNoNoNoNo
WaveLabNoNoYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
WavePadNoNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNo
WaveSurferNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
ReWireJACKVSTVST3LADSPALV2DSSIRTASAUDXiMAS

File format support[edit]

The various file types the software can read/write.

OMFAAFMIDIWAVMP3AACOggREX2AIFFFLACOthers
AcousticaNoNoNoYesYesYesYesNoYesYesW64
ArdourNo[3]No[4]UnknownYesUnknownUnknownYesUnknownNoYesW64
AudacityNoNoNoYesYesYesYesNoYesYesAMR
AudioDeskYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesNoSDII (native)
AudiotoolNoNoNoImportExportNoExportNoNoNo
AuditionYesUnknownNo (unsupported since CS5)YesYesYesYesNoYesYesAU, IFF, RAW/PCM, SMP, VOC, VOX, WMA
BIAS PeakUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
Cakewalk by BandLabYesNoYesYesYesImportYesYesYesYesW64, CAF, SDII, AU, SND, DSF, DFF, RCY, ASF, WMA, WMV
CubaseYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesWMA, W64
Diamond Cut ARTUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
Digital PerformerYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesNoSDII (native)
EcasoundUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
FL StudioNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesImportYesXI, REX, REX2
GarageBandNoNoYes[5]UnknownYesYesUnknownUnknownNoNo
GoldwaveUnknownUnknownUnknownYesYesUnknownYesUnknownYesYesWindows Media Audio, AU, Monkey's Audio, VOX, mat, snd, voc
Harrison MixbusNoNoYesYesUnknownUnknownYesUnknownNoYesAIFC, NeXT AU/SND, Headerless RAW, PAF, IFF/SVX, Sphere Nist WAV, IRCAM SF, VOC, W64, MAT4, MAT5, PVF, Fasttracker 2 XI, HMM Tool Kit HTK, CAF, SD2
OMFAAFMIDIWAVMP3AACOggREX2AIFFFLACOthers
JokosherNoNoNoYesYesUnknownYesUnknownUnknownUnknown
KristalUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
LiveNoNoYesYesImportYesYesYesYesYesSDII (Mac OS X Only)
LMMSUnknownUnknownYesYesYesUnknownYesUnknownYesYesAU, DS, RAW, SPX, VOC. Can also open .flp files
Logic Express/StudioPartialYesYesYesYesYesUnknownYesYesYes
MixcraftNoNoYesYesYesNoYesNoYesYes
mp3DirectCutNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNoNo
MuLabNoNoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesNo
MusEUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
N-TrackNoNoYesYesYesNoYesNoYesYesWMA, EDL, WAV64
NuendoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNo
NU-TechUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
PodiumUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
Pro ToolsYes[6]Yes[6]YesYesYesImportImportYes (7.4)YesNoSDII (Mac OS X Only)
QtractorNoNoYesYesYesNoYesNoYesYesCAF, HTK, IFF/8SVX, MAT4/5, PAF, PVF, RAW, SDII, SDS, SF, VOC, W64, XI
REAPERPartialNoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesAPE, BWF, MOOG, W64, WavPack
ReasonNoNoYesYesImportImportNoYesYesNoSF2, ReFill
RecordNoNoYesYesNoNoNoYesYesNoSF2, ReFill
OMFAAFMIDIWAVMP3AACOggREX2AIFFFLACOthers
RenoiseNoNoYesYesYesNoYesNoYesYesMP4, MP4A, CAF, SFZ
RiffWorksNoNoNoExportNoNoExportYesNoNo
RosegardenNoNoYes[7]UnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownCsound, Mup, MuxicXML, h2song[8]
SamplitudeYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesWMA, RealAudio
Sound ForgeUnknownUnknownUnknownYesYesYesYesUnknownYesYesSWF (open only), RealAudio & RealVideo (export only), WMA and WMV, AVI, AIF, SND, MPEG-1 and MPEG-2, AU, DIG, IVC, PCA, W64, FRG, VOX, AA3, OMA, CDA, AC-3 studio (save only), RAW
SoundboothUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
Soundscape 32UnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
SoXUnknownUnknownUnknownYesExternal LAMEUnknownYesUnknownYesYesAU and other audio file formats
SpectraLayersUnknownUnknownUnknownYesYesYesYesUnknownYesYes.caf, .alac, RAW/PCM, .rm, .au, .snd, AVI, MXF, MP1, MP2, MP4, MKV, Quicktime, .vob, .wmv, WMA
Studio OneNoNoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesOpenTL, BWF, RF64, PreSonus Capture Session, Steinberg Cubase Track Archive, Steinberg Sequel Project, Kristal Audio Engine Project[9]
SweepNoNoNoYesYesNoYesNoYesYesVarious versions of WAV (integer, floating point, GSM, and compressed formats); Microsoft PCM, A-law and u-law formats; AIFC and RIFX; various AU/SND formats (Sun/NeXT, Dec AU, G721 and G723 ADPCM); RAW header-less PCM files; Amiga IFF/8SVX/16SV PCM files; Ensoniq PARIS (.PAF); Apple's Core Audio Format (CAF) and others.
Total RecorderNoNoNoNoYesNoYesNoNoYesPCM (uncompressed), WMA, Monkey's Audio (APE).
TracktionNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
TraversoNoNoUnknownYesYesUnknownYesUnknownNoYesWavPack
WaveLabNoNoControllersYesYesYesYesNoYesYesAU, MP2, RAW
WavePadNoNoImportYesYesYesYesNoYesYesimport midi, Sun AU, MPEG4 audio, GSM, RAW, Dialogic VOX, AMR Narrowband, Musepack, Monkey's Audio Codec, others
WaveSurferNoNoNoYesImportNoWith pluginNoYesNoImport: AU, CSL, SD
Export: AU
OMFAAFMIDIWAVMP3AACOggREX2AIFFFLACOthers

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^Previously Sonar by Cakewalk, relaunched by Bandlab Technologies.
  2. ^Audacity: Plug-Ins and LibrariesArchived 2015-10-24 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^'What's about OMF support ? - ardour'. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
  4. ^In developmentArchived 2011-06-15 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^Import only, Version 2 or higher.
  6. ^ abwith DV Toolkit or DigiTranslator addons
  7. ^'doc:manual-en - Rosegarden Wiki'. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
  8. ^'doc:manual-en - Rosegarden Wiki'. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
  9. ^Randall, Brent (2006-01-31). 'Interview with Jim Odom- President Of Presonus'. prorec. Archived from the original on September 22, 2012. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
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Audio recording was a herculean task till a decade back. However, with advancement in technology, it has become easy to audio record sitting at home. Of course, there are a plethora of options to pick from, when it comes to choosing audio recorders. Just to make it easy for you to pick the most suitable one, we share here, our list of the best audio recording software.

Best Audio Recording Software for Windows 10, 8, 7

1. WavePad

This voice recording software is one of the top favorites on the list. The software has excellent editing features and is compatible with most of the file formats. From WAV, MP3, to MPC, APE and AMR, the software supports most of the file formats. Apart from the basic features like, cut, copy, paste, insert, auto trim etc. WavePad is compatible with Windows and Mac. An easy to use software WavePad offers professional quality sound recording.

2. RecordPad

RecordPad is a high quality voice recorder for pc. It has an exhaustive set of features which allows the users to record, rip and burn audios. A product of NCH Software, offers supporting audio feeds using application default settings.It has voice-activated recording, which is useful in reducing long periods of silence in the audios. It has features like, noise reduction, pitch shifting, fades and equalizing. The software lets the user customise the interface according to their needs. It is easy to use and is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS X.

3. PreSonus Studio One 3

This music recording software has both paid and free version. The software is ideal for both beginners and professionals. It supports different formats such as WAV, FLAC, MP3 etc. You can also share your music directly on SoundCloud. It has a user friendly and minimalist interface and runs smoothly. Some of the highlights of the free versions are, unlimited audio tracks, multiple instrumentals, time -stretching, and latency compensation capability. The free version of the software offers a good set of editing tools.

4. Mixcraft 8

Audacity

An easy to use voice recorder software, Mixcraft 8, has a plethora of features and special effects. The software supports multiple recording functions such as recording audios, editing, adding special effects and burning features. The interface has a modern feel to it yet is very sleek and easy to use. The software is compatible with Windows XP, however, it does not work on Mac OS as of now. Mixcraft 8 has many audio filters that can be used to record voice or audio. Downhill game for pc. This software is definitely recommended by us if you want to record and edit voice or audio.

5. Audacity

This free open source software was first introduced in 2000 and has since then climbed the ladder to become one of the best audio recorder software. Audacity has an easy to use and simple interface which allows users to record and edit audios. The layout of the software is very basic yet has tools like navigation, tracking and mixing. Despite being an all free software, Audacity offers a wide range of editing tools, which is what makes it one of the top favourites. It is compatible both with Mac and Windows.

6. i-Sound Recorder 7

i-Sound Recorder is one of the most basic yet highly effective sound recorder. At a low price, the voice recorder offers basic yet well performing tools. Its universal audio input and audio ripping features are of good quality and has real time audio compression. Apart from these, the software has advanced recording scheduler and voice-activated recording. It also has a record timer which lets the user decide the duration of the recording. This audio recorder can open and save many file formats such as, MP3, WMA, WAV, FLAC, etc. This voice recorder is compatible with popular OS like Windows 7,Windows 10, Vista and XP. For now it is not compatible with Mac OS X.

Wavepad

7. Streaming Audio Recorder

Streaming Audio Recorder is one of the most best audio recording software today as it is capable of record streaming audio from the music sites, readio or even from the audio chats. Great, isn’t is? Apart from that, you can output the recorded audio in formats like MP3, AAC, FLAC, etc. and the quality remains upto the mark without much efforts.

8. Zynewave Podium Free

Zynewave Podium Free was launched in 2014. The voice recording software has paid versions as well. However, the free version in itself has many features. The software allows the users to customize the interface according to their choice and has many audio effects. It is however only compatible with Windows OS.

9. Ardour

Ardour is a Digital Audio Workstation which has been designed specially for Linux. However it is also compatible with Windows and MacOS. A stand out feature of the software is that it allows multi-track recording. It gives the user the freedom to record and edit as they wish, destructive or nondestructive. Since it uses a jack, it makes it easy to use outside applications. For all the features that are missing in Ardour, it allows the user to install third-party software. For those who want to do film scoring, the software lets the users import videos as well.

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10. Easy Hi-Q Recorder

Easy Hi-Q Recorder is one of the most cost effective software on our list of best audio recording software. This music recording software has several audio-in options, which makes it easy for the users to make variety of audio recordings. It also offers voice-activated recording feature. The software is compatible with Windows 7, 8 and XP. With a simple and straightforward interface. It can play at least 20 audio formats including, MP3, WAV and WAM. It has relevant features like Recording Timer, Digital & Analog Rip and File Compression. You can download this sound recorder software from:

11. VirtualDJ Free

Free Audio Recording Software

This one is specially for those who are professional DJ’s or are inclined to pursue a career in it. VirtualDJ has been around for 20 years now and has been downloaded by many people across the globe. The software is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS. It allows the user to record and mix audios in its free version. The interface of this audio recording software is similar to a traditional DJ console and is simple, and easy to use. It has the essential dials and sliders of a console and also lets the user spin and scratch two records. The users can create their own sample audio tracks.

So this was our list of the best audio recording software of the year 2019. We hope, the list was helpful to pick an audio recorder according to your needs and requirements. Do share with us, if you have some other software which you feel should be on this list.

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