The best audio editors, according to hackers
5 audio editors recommended in Hacker News comments over the past year, ranked by how many separate people recommend each one.
All audio editors
- AudacityFree, open-source editor people recommend for quick trims, simple post-production and a much improved UI. Critics say it is not a full DAW and struggles with complex mixes.78recommend
- AudiomassA free, open-source multitrack audio editor that runs in the browser, praised for smooth performance and quick edits without heavy apps. Critics note playback stops when applying effects.38recommend
- Tenacity audio editorFree fork of Audacity that people recommend as an alternative, with realtime effects and frequent commits. Critics say it crashes and the Mac build is rough.9recommend
- AudionautFree open-source multitrack audio editor praised for precise timing and production pipeline. Critics call it a good effort that is usable, and one wanted a less engineering-like feel.8recommend
- Vocal SliceCuts audio by selecting its text, on-device, so it suits voice and privacy-sensitive recordings. Main caveat: doubts about text-to-speech accuracy.6recommend