Comments on: Best FREE Audio Recording Software

By: Jon

Jon — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 19:03:31 +0000

I find the integration of software in hardware is hard to see a better example of the interface than with a device designed with graphics in mind. That being said, the OS has a lot to do with the parameters people sense in their ideas regarding the simple function of processing a 1 or a Zero. I like Audacity for that. I can picture what’s going on then I can see if I’m right thinking the way I do, which works well for me. At the same time I’m not impressed with the lack of organization of settings, adjustments, and characterization usage accept for the name of the piece of software. I think when you get down to what works for you and what doesn’t, there’s no wrong way to get started. I just hate reading help files, and text in general on an illuminating screen and there should be some consideration for the stresses and strains we are expected to endure when better options exist.

By: Mark Dancer

Mark Dancer — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 07:08:51 +0000

Studio One Prime appears to have been discontinued. The only recognition it ever existed on Presonus’ website is the listings for the paid upgrades to add Mai Tai, Pro Plug-ins Bundle, and Audio Batch Converter.

By: Jamjohn

Jamjohn — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 02:21:53 +0000

In reply to Tomislav Zlatic. Audacity is very beginner friendly and has tons of built in editing tools all for free.

By: jessie

jessie — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 02:07:04 +0000

Audacity has been my go-to software for recording voice. I love how it’s free and still provides amazing features to edit the audio. I also use it when I need to do a voice-over on my recorded videos. But when I need a quick recording of audio, I used iMyVid Free Online audio recorder since I can always access it anytime. Nevertheless, Studio One Prime caught my attention and I would like to try it too! thanks for the suggestions! :p

By: Dallaluna69

Dallaluna69 — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 14:58:58 +0000

Ardour is open source, but it’s not for free.
If you try to donload, that’s what you got: https://community.ardour.org/download_form

By: Tomislav Zlatic

Tomislav Zlatic — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 06:34:11 +0000

In reply to Kelvin Hulsebos. That's a great suggestion! I remember using a couple of plugins that recorded internal audio back in the day. I also know that Ableton Live has this feature. Anyway, thanks for the suggestion. I'm adding this to my to-do list. :)

By: Tomislav Zlatic

Tomislav Zlatic — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 06:09:52 +0000

In reply to ingervans. Ocenaudio is listed in the "Honorable Mentions" section for now. Great little recording software, indeed. I will consider moving it to the main part of the article. Thanks for your suggestion!

By: Kelvin Hulsebos

Kelvin Hulsebos — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 16:55:39 +0000

It would also be great to have a list of VST audio “export/recording” tools (that you can use to record “on the fly” what you’re doing in your DAW). I was actually expecting that when I read the headline :+)

By: ingervans

ingervans — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 16:17:38 +0000

oceanudio!!!!
crossplatform free modern looking simple audio recording and editing tool. supports vst
https://www.ocenaudio.com/

By: M

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 14:07:04 +0000

Zynewaave podium free.

By: Tungee

Tungee — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 13:21:05 +0000

In reply to Tomislav Zlatic.

Ok under this conditions you are right Tomi.
Bythway the chowtape plugin got a massive overhaul since your last report.
Thank you so much for this wonderfuls site

By: Tomislav Zlatic

Tomislav Zlatic — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 12:59:05 +0000

In reply to Rob. Same here. I started with Audacity, then moved to two old recording apps called Kristal Audio Engine and MuLab. After that, I started using Studio One and never looked back.