“Taming the Sound Waves with Audacity: Seamless Setup and Removal Processes in Ubuntu”

Open-source audio editor Audacity is available for free download and usage. It is one of the most popular multi-track audio editing tools for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. Audio recordings may be recorded, edited, spliced, and altered with Audacity. How to install Audacity on your Ubuntu 20.04 LTS system is explained in this post.

Key Features of Audacity

• Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License
• It is a cross-platform program
• Sound files may be imported, edited, and combined. Use a variety of file types when exporting your recordings. You may even export many files at once.
• Record and playback live sound
• Audio Quality: Audacity can playback 16-bit, 24-bit, and 32-bit audio files, respectively.
• Accessible in 38 different dialects
• Assistive Listening Device
• Keyboard shortcuts are many
• A wide range of audio formats is supported, including AIFF, WAV, FLAC, and MP2.
• With the keyboard, tracks and choices may be handled to their greatest extent
• VST and Audio Unit effect plug-ins are supported. Plug-ins may even be written by you.
• Duplicate, chop, combine, or splice together several sound documents.
• There is a slew of others…

Installation

The official website for Audacity shows version 2.4.2 as the most recent release. Download the newest version of Audacity for Ubuntu 20.04 and then install it.

• Install Audacity via PPA
• Install Audacity via Snap Store

First, we’ll use the PPA approach to install Audacity.

Install Audacity via PPA

Installing Audacity on an Ubuntu system is as simple as entering the following line in the terminal to include the unofficial PPA developed by “ubuntuhandbook” to the Ubuntu system’s software sources, then rebooting.

You will be prompted to hit the Enter key to proceed with the process of adding your Audacity package to your sources list. To begin the process of introducing PPA to the sources list, press the Enter key.

After you’ve added the Audacity package to the system’s software sources, you’ll need to update the package repository in order to get Audacity to work.

As soon as you have updated the package repository, you should be able to successfully install Audacity.

Navigate to Activities & type in the word ‘audacity’ to find it.

As you can see in the picture, Audacity has been successfully installed and is ready for usage on my PC.

Installing Audacity from the Snap Store

A version of Audacity is also available for download via the Snap shop. Using a Snap is among the quickest and most straightforward methods of installing any program since it takes into account all of the application’s updates and dependencies. In order to install Audacity using Snap, you must first ensure that Snap is already installed on the Ubuntu system. Snap is pre-installed in the newest versions of Ubuntu and is available as a default. If Snap is not already installed on your system, you may do it by using the instructions shown below.

After safely installing Snap, you’ll be able to proceed to install Audacity by using the script provided in the next section.

It will just take a few minutes to download & install Audacity on your computer.

As soon as Audacity has been installed via the Snap method, launch the program by searching for the phrase ‘audacity’ in the Application menu.

To launch Audacity, click on the Audacity icon on your desktop.

How to uninstall Audacity Ubuntu

For whatever reason, if you wish to remove the Audacity program from your computer, you may follow these instructions.

Method 1

If you installed Audacity through the Snap method, execute the following command in your terminal: $ sudo snap remove Audacity

Method 2

If you have installed the application using the PPA, you may remove it by performing the instructions shown below.

>Step 1:

The first step is to

This indicates that the add-apt-repository command was used to add the PPA to your system. You may also use the same command to uninstall the PPA from your computer. Simply include the —remove option in your command.

$ sudo add-apt-repository –remove ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/audacity

>Step 2:

As of the right moment, the PPA has been withdrawn. What happens to the programs that are installed using these PPAs? Will they be eliminated as a consequence of the abolition of the Patriot Act? The answer is a resounding no.

Thus, PPA-purge enters the scene to help solve the problem. The PPA is disabled, but all of the apps installed by the PPA are also uninstalled, or they are reverted to the original versions given by your distribution.

Install the PPA-purge package and remove the Audacity package may be accomplished by running the following command.

$ sudo apt install ppa-purge && sudo ppa-purge ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/audacity

Conclusion

I hope you now have a clear grasp of installing and uninstalling Audacity on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa. I hope this article has been helpful. Additionally, we cover Filmora’s voice effects & how users may use the program to improve and change their own voices. Filmora allows you to re-voice video/audio & previously recorded voiceovers. The Pitch option on the Timeline may be used with video/audio and voiceover files. Change the tone of a video and recording to make it sound unique. You may quickly alter the voices in the videos with Filmora. A story or video should accompany your viral. Allows you to alter the pitch of your voice by selecting the Changing Pitch option. You may adjust the video’s pace (Optional). Make a duplicate of the video or audio that has been altered.

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You will be prompted to hit the Enter key to proceed with the process of adding your Audacity package to your sources list. To begin the process of introducing PPA to the sources list, press the Enter key.

After you’ve added the Audacity package to the system’s software sources, you’ll need to update the package repository in order to get Audacity to work.

As soon as you have updated the package repository, you should be able to successfully install Audacity.

Navigate to Activities & type in the word ‘audacity’ to find it.

As you can see in the picture, Audacity has been successfully installed and is ready for usage on my PC.

Installing Audacity from the Snap Store

A version of Audacity is also available for download via the Snap shop. Using a Snap is among the quickest and most straightforward methods of installing any program since it takes into account all of the application’s updates and dependencies. In order to install Audacity using Snap, you must first ensure that Snap is already installed on the Ubuntu system. Snap is pre-installed in the newest versions of Ubuntu and is available as a default. If Snap is not already installed on your system, you may do it by using the instructions shown below.

After safely installing Snap, you’ll be able to proceed to install Audacity by using the script provided in the next section.

It will just take a few minutes to download & install Audacity on your computer.

As soon as Audacity has been installed via the Snap method, launch the program by searching for the phrase ‘audacity’ in the Application menu.

To launch Audacity, click on the Audacity icon on your desktop.

How to uninstall Audacity Ubuntu

For whatever reason, if you wish to remove the Audacity program from your computer, you may follow these instructions.

Method 1

If you installed Audacity through the Snap method, execute the following command in your terminal: $ sudo snap remove Audacity

Method 2

If you have installed the application using the PPA, you may remove it by performing the instructions shown below.

>Step 1:

The first step is to

This indicates that the add-apt-repository command was used to add the PPA to your system. You may also use the same command to uninstall the PPA from your computer. Simply include the —remove option in your command.

$ sudo add-apt-repository –remove ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/audacity

>Step 2:

As of the right moment, the PPA has been withdrawn. What happens to the programs that are installed using these PPAs? Will they be eliminated as a consequence of the abolition of the Patriot Act? The answer is a resounding no.

Thus, PPA-purge enters the scene to help solve the problem. The PPA is disabled, but all of the apps installed by the PPA are also uninstalled, or they are reverted to the original versions given by your distribution.

Install the PPA-purge package and remove the Audacity package may be accomplished by running the following command.

$ sudo apt install ppa-purge && sudo ppa-purge ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/audacity

Conclusion

I hope you now have a clear grasp of installing and uninstalling Audacity on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa. I hope this article has been helpful. Additionally, we cover Filmora’s voice effects & how users may use the program to improve and change their own voices. Filmora allows you to re-voice video/audio & previously recorded voiceovers. The Pitch option on the Timeline may be used with video/audio and voiceover files. Change the tone of a video and recording to make it sound unique. You may quickly alter the voices in the videos with Filmora. A story or video should accompany your viral. Allows you to alter the pitch of your voice by selecting the Changing Pitch option. You may adjust the video’s pace (Optional). Make a duplicate of the video or audio that has been altered.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

You will be prompted to hit the Enter key to proceed with the process of adding your Audacity package to your sources list. To begin the process of introducing PPA to the sources list, press the Enter key.

After you’ve added the Audacity package to the system’s software sources, you’ll need to update the package repository in order to get Audacity to work.

As soon as you have updated the package repository, you should be able to successfully install Audacity.

Navigate to Activities & type in the word ‘audacity’ to find it.

As you can see in the picture, Audacity has been successfully installed and is ready for usage on my PC.

Installing Audacity from the Snap Store

A version of Audacity is also available for download via the Snap shop. Using a Snap is among the quickest and most straightforward methods of installing any program since it takes into account all of the application’s updates and dependencies. In order to install Audacity using Snap, you must first ensure that Snap is already installed on the Ubuntu system. Snap is pre-installed in the newest versions of Ubuntu and is available as a default. If Snap is not already installed on your system, you may do it by using the instructions shown below.

After safely installing Snap, you’ll be able to proceed to install Audacity by using the script provided in the next section.

It will just take a few minutes to download & install Audacity on your computer.

As soon as Audacity has been installed via the Snap method, launch the program by searching for the phrase ‘audacity’ in the Application menu.

To launch Audacity, click on the Audacity icon on your desktop.

How to uninstall Audacity Ubuntu

For whatever reason, if you wish to remove the Audacity program from your computer, you may follow these instructions.

Method 1

If you installed Audacity through the Snap method, execute the following command in your terminal: $ sudo snap remove Audacity

Method 2

If you have installed the application using the PPA, you may remove it by performing the instructions shown below.

>Step 1:

The first step is to

This indicates that the add-apt-repository command was used to add the PPA to your system. You may also use the same command to uninstall the PPA from your computer. Simply include the —remove option in your command.

$ sudo add-apt-repository –remove ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/audacity

>Step 2:

As of the right moment, the PPA has been withdrawn. What happens to the programs that are installed using these PPAs? Will they be eliminated as a consequence of the abolition of the Patriot Act? The answer is a resounding no.

Thus, PPA-purge enters the scene to help solve the problem. The PPA is disabled, but all of the apps installed by the PPA are also uninstalled, or they are reverted to the original versions given by your distribution.

Install the PPA-purge package and remove the Audacity package may be accomplished by running the following command.

$ sudo apt install ppa-purge && sudo ppa-purge ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/audacity

Conclusion

I hope you now have a clear grasp of installing and uninstalling Audacity on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa. I hope this article has been helpful. Additionally, we cover Filmora’s voice effects & how users may use the program to improve and change their own voices. Filmora allows you to re-voice video/audio & previously recorded voiceovers. The Pitch option on the Timeline may be used with video/audio and voiceover files. Change the tone of a video and recording to make it sound unique. You may quickly alter the voices in the videos with Filmora. A story or video should accompany your viral. Allows you to alter the pitch of your voice by selecting the Changing Pitch option. You may adjust the video’s pace (Optional). Make a duplicate of the video or audio that has been altered.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

You will be prompted to hit the Enter key to proceed with the process of adding your Audacity package to your sources list. To begin the process of introducing PPA to the sources list, press the Enter key.

After you’ve added the Audacity package to the system’s software sources, you’ll need to update the package repository in order to get Audacity to work.

As soon as you have updated the package repository, you should be able to successfully install Audacity.

Navigate to Activities & type in the word ‘audacity’ to find it.

As you can see in the picture, Audacity has been successfully installed and is ready for usage on my PC.

Installing Audacity from the Snap Store

A version of Audacity is also available for download via the Snap shop. Using a Snap is among the quickest and most straightforward methods of installing any program since it takes into account all of the application’s updates and dependencies. In order to install Audacity using Snap, you must first ensure that Snap is already installed on the Ubuntu system. Snap is pre-installed in the newest versions of Ubuntu and is available as a default. If Snap is not already installed on your system, you may do it by using the instructions shown below.

After safely installing Snap, you’ll be able to proceed to install Audacity by using the script provided in the next section.

It will just take a few minutes to download & install Audacity on your computer.

As soon as Audacity has been installed via the Snap method, launch the program by searching for the phrase ‘audacity’ in the Application menu.

To launch Audacity, click on the Audacity icon on your desktop.

How to uninstall Audacity Ubuntu

For whatever reason, if you wish to remove the Audacity program from your computer, you may follow these instructions.

Method 1

If you installed Audacity through the Snap method, execute the following command in your terminal: $ sudo snap remove Audacity

Method 2

If you have installed the application using the PPA, you may remove it by performing the instructions shown below.

>Step 1:

The first step is to

This indicates that the add-apt-repository command was used to add the PPA to your system. You may also use the same command to uninstall the PPA from your computer. Simply include the —remove option in your command.

$ sudo add-apt-repository –remove ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/audacity

>Step 2:

As of the right moment, the PPA has been withdrawn. What happens to the programs that are installed using these PPAs? Will they be eliminated as a consequence of the abolition of the Patriot Act? The answer is a resounding no.

Thus, PPA-purge enters the scene to help solve the problem. The PPA is disabled, but all of the apps installed by the PPA are also uninstalled, or they are reverted to the original versions given by your distribution.

Install the PPA-purge package and remove the Audacity package may be accomplished by running the following command.

$ sudo apt install ppa-purge && sudo ppa-purge ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/audacity

Conclusion

I hope you now have a clear grasp of installing and uninstalling Audacity on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa. I hope this article has been helpful. Additionally, we cover Filmora’s voice effects & how users may use the program to improve and change their own voices. Filmora allows you to re-voice video/audio & previously recorded voiceovers. The Pitch option on the Timeline may be used with video/audio and voiceover files. Change the tone of a video and recording to make it sound unique. You may quickly alter the voices in the videos with Filmora. A story or video should accompany your viral. Allows you to alter the pitch of your voice by selecting the Changing Pitch option. You may adjust the video’s pace (Optional). Make a duplicate of the video or audio that has been altered.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Leveraging Your Microphone with PowerPoint: Techniques for Efficient Audio Recording (Windows & macOS)

Pandemic times have bought us very close to technology and the computerized world. We used various tools and software, we also learned about much new software in this time. We even came across some amazing features of tools that we have been using since our childhood. One best example of this scenario is PowerPoint.

We have been working on PowerPoint, making slides for a long time, but we recently came across the PowerPoint record audio feature. This is the most helpful feature one could imagine. When you cannot express yourself and your point in words, then the use of this PowerPoint voice recording feature jumps in. Stay with us to learn more about audio recording on PowerPoint.

In this article

01 How to Record Audio on PowerPoint in Windows?

02 How to Record Audio on PowerPoint in Mac?

03 7 PowerPoint Presentation Tips to Make Creative Slideshows

Part 1: How to Record Audio on PowerPoint in Windows?

Powerpoint is a presentation-based program. The Microsoft Office product is available for both Windows and macOS. PowerPoint is mostly used in offices for demonstration purposes. It is widely used by teachers to deliver their lectures. With record voice-over PowerPoint, its users can make better presentations.

A question arises here that how to record audio in PowerPoint presentations? If this same question is riding on your mind, then the wait is over. Let us share the steps that should be followed to record audio on PowerPoint in Windows.

Step 1: Firstly, you should open PowerPoint and add a blank slide to record voice-over PowerPoint. You can also record any old presentation by opening the slide where you plan to record audio.

Step 2: then, from the top menu bar, you are requested to head over to the ‘Insert’ section. From the Insert section, select the ‘Media’ option visible at the extreme right side.

Step 3: The Media offers 3 further options. Among those options, you have to hit the ‘Audio’ option. This will open a drop-down from where you have to click on ‘Record Audio.’

Step 4: Now, a small window for Record Sound will show up. Here, set a name for your recording and hit the Record button to start the recording.

Step 5: Once you have completed the recording, click on the Stop button to end the recording and then hit the ‘Ok’ button to exit the recording window.

Step 6: At the end, a speaker icon will appear on the screen. When you hover on that icon, it will show the option to play the recording. You can adjust the speaker icon on the slide, and lastly, save your changes to PowerPoint.

Part 2: How to Record Audio on PowerPoint in Mac?

As mentioned earlier, PowerPoint is available for both Windows and macOS, so how can we forget about Mac users? This section of the article will be talking about how to record audio on a PowerPoint Mac. If you are a Mac user and you plan to learn about this, then the following section is for you. By following the steps below, you can record audio on Powerpoint in Mac.

Step 1: Firstly, open PowerPoint and create a new presentation to record voice-over PowerPoint in Mac. You can also import any file from your Mac to PowerPoint for audio recording.

Step 2: After that, you have to open the slide where you want to record the audio. Then from the menu bar at the top, navigate to the ‘Insert’ section. In the Insert section, there will be an ‘Audio’ tab. Tap on it and then select the ‘Record Audio’ option.

Step 3: At this point, a Record Audio panel will show up on the right side of the screen. From that panel, click on the ‘Record’ button to start the recording.

Step 4: After you have completed the recording, hit the ‘Stop’ button. Now, PowerPoint will ask you to either Insert or Discard the audio. Upon clicking on ‘Insert,’ a speaker icon will pop up on the screen. You can listen to your recording from that speaker icon.

Part 3: 7 PowerPoint Presentation Tips to Make Creative Slideshows

Now that all the Windows and Mac users are satisfied after learning about PowerPoint voice recording, it’s the perfect time to share some very useful tips. In the coming part, we are going to share 7 tips that will aid in making creative slideshows.

1. Minimalism

The most crucial tip when it comes to making creative slides is the amount of information. It is said that ‘Less is More.’ While making your slides, you should always add less information to the slides, and you should speak more.

The slides must contain minimal data. Too many wordy slides look boring, and they can never sustain your audiences’ interest. So, it is best suggested to add less and make your slides neat and spacious.

2. Use Design Elements

Adding stock images and background images is a very common trend for making slides. A tip that will make your slides unique and equally attractive is design elements. Choosing a bold color for the background and then adding elements to it makes them shine. The elements dominate on a strong colored background. Images can never be this dominating or expressive.

Also, changing the common trends will make your presentation different and classic as compared to regularly designed slides.

3. One Story at a Time

A very common mistake that people generally make because they are unaware of it is the content. The best practice for quality presentation slides is to add and discuss one story per slide. You should never confuse your audience by sharing multiple things from the same slide.

If you plan to discuss various things, then make separate slides for each story. This way, the audience gets sufficient time to digest and understand one story before moving on to another.

4. Alignment and Symmetry

While making your slides, one key factor that can either make or break your presentation is consistency and alignment. You should never present a rough slide. Always align the text, images, and headings of your slides. Symmetry and consistency are also very important. Follow the same consistent pattern in all slides.

5. Formatting and Settings

Making your slides creative doesn’t mean making them like a rainbow. Simplicity has its own magic and grace. The more your slide is simple and clean, the more readable it is. You should always keep simple colors for text and headings.

Playing with different fonts and styles for headings might also disturb your presentation visually. Selecting the correct font size, style with appropriate colors is essential.

6. Add and Adjust

Always follow the ‘Add and Adjust’ policy. You should never throw data and elements on the slides and present them. The best practice is to add the content, the images and then adjust everything. You should always arrange the text in bullets with proper headings.

For the case of an image, you should add it, inspect it and if needed, crop it. Adding things with perfection makes your presentation stand out and shine differently.

7. Animation

Static slides are too mainstream for today’s fast world. The last tip to make creative slides that can retain your audiences’ attention is animation. By adding a few animated elements to your presentation makes it look classy and quirky. With animation, you can also maintain the interest of your audience.

Last Words

The article has discussed in detail that how someone could record a voice-over PowerPoint. A complete step-by-step guideline has been shared for both Mac and Windows users on audio recording with PowerPoint. We also talked about 7 tips that will surely improve the quality of your slides.

By using the right and effective tool, you can still make creative slides without bothering to follow any tips. Such a tool is Filmora by Wondershare. This is an all-in-one video editing software. With Filmora, you can make the perfect video slideshow by adding multiple images.

You can collectively import images from your device to Filmora, or else you can also take things from its stock library. Filmora also has a wide range of editing effects, filters, and transitions that can make your content aesthetic and perfect.

Versatile Video Editor - Wondershare Filmora

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

Try It Free Try It Free

02 How to Record Audio on PowerPoint in Mac?

03 7 PowerPoint Presentation Tips to Make Creative Slideshows

Part 1: How to Record Audio on PowerPoint in Windows?

Powerpoint is a presentation-based program. The Microsoft Office product is available for both Windows and macOS. PowerPoint is mostly used in offices for demonstration purposes. It is widely used by teachers to deliver their lectures. With record voice-over PowerPoint, its users can make better presentations.

A question arises here that how to record audio in PowerPoint presentations? If this same question is riding on your mind, then the wait is over. Let us share the steps that should be followed to record audio on PowerPoint in Windows.

Step 1: Firstly, you should open PowerPoint and add a blank slide to record voice-over PowerPoint. You can also record any old presentation by opening the slide where you plan to record audio.

Step 2: then, from the top menu bar, you are requested to head over to the ‘Insert’ section. From the Insert section, select the ‘Media’ option visible at the extreme right side.

Step 3: The Media offers 3 further options. Among those options, you have to hit the ‘Audio’ option. This will open a drop-down from where you have to click on ‘Record Audio.’

Step 4: Now, a small window for Record Sound will show up. Here, set a name for your recording and hit the Record button to start the recording.

Step 5: Once you have completed the recording, click on the Stop button to end the recording and then hit the ‘Ok’ button to exit the recording window.

Step 6: At the end, a speaker icon will appear on the screen. When you hover on that icon, it will show the option to play the recording. You can adjust the speaker icon on the slide, and lastly, save your changes to PowerPoint.

Part 2: How to Record Audio on PowerPoint in Mac?

As mentioned earlier, PowerPoint is available for both Windows and macOS, so how can we forget about Mac users? This section of the article will be talking about how to record audio on a PowerPoint Mac. If you are a Mac user and you plan to learn about this, then the following section is for you. By following the steps below, you can record audio on Powerpoint in Mac.

Step 1: Firstly, open PowerPoint and create a new presentation to record voice-over PowerPoint in Mac. You can also import any file from your Mac to PowerPoint for audio recording.

Step 2: After that, you have to open the slide where you want to record the audio. Then from the menu bar at the top, navigate to the ‘Insert’ section. In the Insert section, there will be an ‘Audio’ tab. Tap on it and then select the ‘Record Audio’ option.

Step 3: At this point, a Record Audio panel will show up on the right side of the screen. From that panel, click on the ‘Record’ button to start the recording.

Step 4: After you have completed the recording, hit the ‘Stop’ button. Now, PowerPoint will ask you to either Insert or Discard the audio. Upon clicking on ‘Insert,’ a speaker icon will pop up on the screen. You can listen to your recording from that speaker icon.

Part 3: 7 PowerPoint Presentation Tips to Make Creative Slideshows

Now that all the Windows and Mac users are satisfied after learning about PowerPoint voice recording, it’s the perfect time to share some very useful tips. In the coming part, we are going to share 7 tips that will aid in making creative slideshows.

1. Minimalism

The most crucial tip when it comes to making creative slides is the amount of information. It is said that ‘Less is More.’ While making your slides, you should always add less information to the slides, and you should speak more.

The slides must contain minimal data. Too many wordy slides look boring, and they can never sustain your audiences’ interest. So, it is best suggested to add less and make your slides neat and spacious.

2. Use Design Elements

Adding stock images and background images is a very common trend for making slides. A tip that will make your slides unique and equally attractive is design elements. Choosing a bold color for the background and then adding elements to it makes them shine. The elements dominate on a strong colored background. Images can never be this dominating or expressive.

Also, changing the common trends will make your presentation different and classic as compared to regularly designed slides.

3. One Story at a Time

A very common mistake that people generally make because they are unaware of it is the content. The best practice for quality presentation slides is to add and discuss one story per slide. You should never confuse your audience by sharing multiple things from the same slide.

If you plan to discuss various things, then make separate slides for each story. This way, the audience gets sufficient time to digest and understand one story before moving on to another.

4. Alignment and Symmetry

While making your slides, one key factor that can either make or break your presentation is consistency and alignment. You should never present a rough slide. Always align the text, images, and headings of your slides. Symmetry and consistency are also very important. Follow the same consistent pattern in all slides.

5. Formatting and Settings

Making your slides creative doesn’t mean making them like a rainbow. Simplicity has its own magic and grace. The more your slide is simple and clean, the more readable it is. You should always keep simple colors for text and headings.

Playing with different fonts and styles for headings might also disturb your presentation visually. Selecting the correct font size, style with appropriate colors is essential.

6. Add and Adjust

Always follow the ‘Add and Adjust’ policy. You should never throw data and elements on the slides and present them. The best practice is to add the content, the images and then adjust everything. You should always arrange the text in bullets with proper headings.

For the case of an image, you should add it, inspect it and if needed, crop it. Adding things with perfection makes your presentation stand out and shine differently.

7. Animation

Static slides are too mainstream for today’s fast world. The last tip to make creative slides that can retain your audiences’ attention is animation. By adding a few animated elements to your presentation makes it look classy and quirky. With animation, you can also maintain the interest of your audience.

Last Words

The article has discussed in detail that how someone could record a voice-over PowerPoint. A complete step-by-step guideline has been shared for both Mac and Windows users on audio recording with PowerPoint. We also talked about 7 tips that will surely improve the quality of your slides.

By using the right and effective tool, you can still make creative slides without bothering to follow any tips. Such a tool is Filmora by Wondershare. This is an all-in-one video editing software. With Filmora, you can make the perfect video slideshow by adding multiple images.

You can collectively import images from your device to Filmora, or else you can also take things from its stock library. Filmora also has a wide range of editing effects, filters, and transitions that can make your content aesthetic and perfect.

Versatile Video Editor - Wondershare Filmora

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

Try It Free Try It Free

02 How to Record Audio on PowerPoint in Mac?

03 7 PowerPoint Presentation Tips to Make Creative Slideshows

Part 1: How to Record Audio on PowerPoint in Windows?

Powerpoint is a presentation-based program. The Microsoft Office product is available for both Windows and macOS. PowerPoint is mostly used in offices for demonstration purposes. It is widely used by teachers to deliver their lectures. With record voice-over PowerPoint, its users can make better presentations.

A question arises here that how to record audio in PowerPoint presentations? If this same question is riding on your mind, then the wait is over. Let us share the steps that should be followed to record audio on PowerPoint in Windows.

Step 1: Firstly, you should open PowerPoint and add a blank slide to record voice-over PowerPoint. You can also record any old presentation by opening the slide where you plan to record audio.

Step 2: then, from the top menu bar, you are requested to head over to the ‘Insert’ section. From the Insert section, select the ‘Media’ option visible at the extreme right side.

Step 3: The Media offers 3 further options. Among those options, you have to hit the ‘Audio’ option. This will open a drop-down from where you have to click on ‘Record Audio.’

Step 4: Now, a small window for Record Sound will show up. Here, set a name for your recording and hit the Record button to start the recording.

Step 5: Once you have completed the recording, click on the Stop button to end the recording and then hit the ‘Ok’ button to exit the recording window.

Step 6: At the end, a speaker icon will appear on the screen. When you hover on that icon, it will show the option to play the recording. You can adjust the speaker icon on the slide, and lastly, save your changes to PowerPoint.

Part 2: How to Record Audio on PowerPoint in Mac?

As mentioned earlier, PowerPoint is available for both Windows and macOS, so how can we forget about Mac users? This section of the article will be talking about how to record audio on a PowerPoint Mac. If you are a Mac user and you plan to learn about this, then the following section is for you. By following the steps below, you can record audio on Powerpoint in Mac.

Step 1: Firstly, open PowerPoint and create a new presentation to record voice-over PowerPoint in Mac. You can also import any file from your Mac to PowerPoint for audio recording.

Step 2: After that, you have to open the slide where you want to record the audio. Then from the menu bar at the top, navigate to the ‘Insert’ section. In the Insert section, there will be an ‘Audio’ tab. Tap on it and then select the ‘Record Audio’ option.

Step 3: At this point, a Record Audio panel will show up on the right side of the screen. From that panel, click on the ‘Record’ button to start the recording.

Step 4: After you have completed the recording, hit the ‘Stop’ button. Now, PowerPoint will ask you to either Insert or Discard the audio. Upon clicking on ‘Insert,’ a speaker icon will pop up on the screen. You can listen to your recording from that speaker icon.

Part 3: 7 PowerPoint Presentation Tips to Make Creative Slideshows

Now that all the Windows and Mac users are satisfied after learning about PowerPoint voice recording, it’s the perfect time to share some very useful tips. In the coming part, we are going to share 7 tips that will aid in making creative slideshows.

1. Minimalism

The most crucial tip when it comes to making creative slides is the amount of information. It is said that ‘Less is More.’ While making your slides, you should always add less information to the slides, and you should speak more.

The slides must contain minimal data. Too many wordy slides look boring, and they can never sustain your audiences’ interest. So, it is best suggested to add less and make your slides neat and spacious.

2. Use Design Elements

Adding stock images and background images is a very common trend for making slides. A tip that will make your slides unique and equally attractive is design elements. Choosing a bold color for the background and then adding elements to it makes them shine. The elements dominate on a strong colored background. Images can never be this dominating or expressive.

Also, changing the common trends will make your presentation different and classic as compared to regularly designed slides.

3. One Story at a Time

A very common mistake that people generally make because they are unaware of it is the content. The best practice for quality presentation slides is to add and discuss one story per slide. You should never confuse your audience by sharing multiple things from the same slide.

If you plan to discuss various things, then make separate slides for each story. This way, the audience gets sufficient time to digest and understand one story before moving on to another.

4. Alignment and Symmetry

While making your slides, one key factor that can either make or break your presentation is consistency and alignment. You should never present a rough slide. Always align the text, images, and headings of your slides. Symmetry and consistency are also very important. Follow the same consistent pattern in all slides.

5. Formatting and Settings

Making your slides creative doesn’t mean making them like a rainbow. Simplicity has its own magic and grace. The more your slide is simple and clean, the more readable it is. You should always keep simple colors for text and headings.

Playing with different fonts and styles for headings might also disturb your presentation visually. Selecting the correct font size, style with appropriate colors is essential.

6. Add and Adjust

Always follow the ‘Add and Adjust’ policy. You should never throw data and elements on the slides and present them. The best practice is to add the content, the images and then adjust everything. You should always arrange the text in bullets with proper headings.

For the case of an image, you should add it, inspect it and if needed, crop it. Adding things with perfection makes your presentation stand out and shine differently.

7. Animation

Static slides are too mainstream for today’s fast world. The last tip to make creative slides that can retain your audiences’ attention is animation. By adding a few animated elements to your presentation makes it look classy and quirky. With animation, you can also maintain the interest of your audience.

Last Words

The article has discussed in detail that how someone could record a voice-over PowerPoint. A complete step-by-step guideline has been shared for both Mac and Windows users on audio recording with PowerPoint. We also talked about 7 tips that will surely improve the quality of your slides.

By using the right and effective tool, you can still make creative slides without bothering to follow any tips. Such a tool is Filmora by Wondershare. This is an all-in-one video editing software. With Filmora, you can make the perfect video slideshow by adding multiple images.

You can collectively import images from your device to Filmora, or else you can also take things from its stock library. Filmora also has a wide range of editing effects, filters, and transitions that can make your content aesthetic and perfect.

Versatile Video Editor - Wondershare Filmora

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

Try It Free Try It Free

02 How to Record Audio on PowerPoint in Mac?

03 7 PowerPoint Presentation Tips to Make Creative Slideshows

Part 1: How to Record Audio on PowerPoint in Windows?

Powerpoint is a presentation-based program. The Microsoft Office product is available for both Windows and macOS. PowerPoint is mostly used in offices for demonstration purposes. It is widely used by teachers to deliver their lectures. With record voice-over PowerPoint, its users can make better presentations.

A question arises here that how to record audio in PowerPoint presentations? If this same question is riding on your mind, then the wait is over. Let us share the steps that should be followed to record audio on PowerPoint in Windows.

Step 1: Firstly, you should open PowerPoint and add a blank slide to record voice-over PowerPoint. You can also record any old presentation by opening the slide where you plan to record audio.

Step 2: then, from the top menu bar, you are requested to head over to the ‘Insert’ section. From the Insert section, select the ‘Media’ option visible at the extreme right side.

Step 3: The Media offers 3 further options. Among those options, you have to hit the ‘Audio’ option. This will open a drop-down from where you have to click on ‘Record Audio.’

Step 4: Now, a small window for Record Sound will show up. Here, set a name for your recording and hit the Record button to start the recording.

Step 5: Once you have completed the recording, click on the Stop button to end the recording and then hit the ‘Ok’ button to exit the recording window.

Step 6: At the end, a speaker icon will appear on the screen. When you hover on that icon, it will show the option to play the recording. You can adjust the speaker icon on the slide, and lastly, save your changes to PowerPoint.

Part 2: How to Record Audio on PowerPoint in Mac?

As mentioned earlier, PowerPoint is available for both Windows and macOS, so how can we forget about Mac users? This section of the article will be talking about how to record audio on a PowerPoint Mac. If you are a Mac user and you plan to learn about this, then the following section is for you. By following the steps below, you can record audio on Powerpoint in Mac.

Step 1: Firstly, open PowerPoint and create a new presentation to record voice-over PowerPoint in Mac. You can also import any file from your Mac to PowerPoint for audio recording.

Step 2: After that, you have to open the slide where you want to record the audio. Then from the menu bar at the top, navigate to the ‘Insert’ section. In the Insert section, there will be an ‘Audio’ tab. Tap on it and then select the ‘Record Audio’ option.

Step 3: At this point, a Record Audio panel will show up on the right side of the screen. From that panel, click on the ‘Record’ button to start the recording.

Step 4: After you have completed the recording, hit the ‘Stop’ button. Now, PowerPoint will ask you to either Insert or Discard the audio. Upon clicking on ‘Insert,’ a speaker icon will pop up on the screen. You can listen to your recording from that speaker icon.

Part 3: 7 PowerPoint Presentation Tips to Make Creative Slideshows

Now that all the Windows and Mac users are satisfied after learning about PowerPoint voice recording, it’s the perfect time to share some very useful tips. In the coming part, we are going to share 7 tips that will aid in making creative slideshows.

1. Minimalism

The most crucial tip when it comes to making creative slides is the amount of information. It is said that ‘Less is More.’ While making your slides, you should always add less information to the slides, and you should speak more.

The slides must contain minimal data. Too many wordy slides look boring, and they can never sustain your audiences’ interest. So, it is best suggested to add less and make your slides neat and spacious.

2. Use Design Elements

Adding stock images and background images is a very common trend for making slides. A tip that will make your slides unique and equally attractive is design elements. Choosing a bold color for the background and then adding elements to it makes them shine. The elements dominate on a strong colored background. Images can never be this dominating or expressive.

Also, changing the common trends will make your presentation different and classic as compared to regularly designed slides.

3. One Story at a Time

A very common mistake that people generally make because they are unaware of it is the content. The best practice for quality presentation slides is to add and discuss one story per slide. You should never confuse your audience by sharing multiple things from the same slide.

If you plan to discuss various things, then make separate slides for each story. This way, the audience gets sufficient time to digest and understand one story before moving on to another.

4. Alignment and Symmetry

While making your slides, one key factor that can either make or break your presentation is consistency and alignment. You should never present a rough slide. Always align the text, images, and headings of your slides. Symmetry and consistency are also very important. Follow the same consistent pattern in all slides.

5. Formatting and Settings

Making your slides creative doesn’t mean making them like a rainbow. Simplicity has its own magic and grace. The more your slide is simple and clean, the more readable it is. You should always keep simple colors for text and headings.

Playing with different fonts and styles for headings might also disturb your presentation visually. Selecting the correct font size, style with appropriate colors is essential.

6. Add and Adjust

Always follow the ‘Add and Adjust’ policy. You should never throw data and elements on the slides and present them. The best practice is to add the content, the images and then adjust everything. You should always arrange the text in bullets with proper headings.

For the case of an image, you should add it, inspect it and if needed, crop it. Adding things with perfection makes your presentation stand out and shine differently.

7. Animation

Static slides are too mainstream for today’s fast world. The last tip to make creative slides that can retain your audiences’ attention is animation. By adding a few animated elements to your presentation makes it look classy and quirky. With animation, you can also maintain the interest of your audience.

Last Words

The article has discussed in detail that how someone could record a voice-over PowerPoint. A complete step-by-step guideline has been shared for both Mac and Windows users on audio recording with PowerPoint. We also talked about 7 tips that will surely improve the quality of your slides.

By using the right and effective tool, you can still make creative slides without bothering to follow any tips. Such a tool is Filmora by Wondershare. This is an all-in-one video editing software. With Filmora, you can make the perfect video slideshow by adding multiple images.

You can collectively import images from your device to Filmora, or else you can also take things from its stock library. Filmora also has a wide range of editing effects, filters, and transitions that can make your content aesthetic and perfect.

Versatile Video Editor - Wondershare Filmora

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

Try It Free Try It Free

“Harmonizing Without Spending - The Ultimate Selection of No-Fee Audio Mixing Programs “

Top 10 Best Audio Mixer Software for FREE

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

You may be a musician who wants to record their music, or just a person wanting to develop his custom ringtone. In either case, a physical or virtual audio mixer is required, whether it be analog or a dedicated audio mixer software.

But you need to have some technical knowledge to make optimal use and funk up your music/sound.

Here we are to give you the knowledge you need and some amazing audio mixer software that could be perfect for you. So buckle up, and get ready to level up the harmoniousness of your creativity!

You will Learn :

• Part 1. 10 Best Sound/Audio Mixer Software - [Video Guide]
• Part 2. All You Know About Audio Mixer
• Part 3. What to Consider While Choosing an Audio Mixer Software?
• Part 4. Basic Audio Mixer Settings You Should Know
• Part 5. Why Audio Mixer Software?

Part 1. 10 Best Sound/Audio Mixer Software

Whether you are pursuing a music career, making a video for a movie clip, or merely creating some hard-core beats for fun, you’ll be needing good sound mixing software.

Selecting an audio mixer software perfect for your requirements and available resources is not an easy task.

Some of them are for free while some charge for it, some offer limited features. At the same time, some are specific to a certain operating system, the options and availabilities are endless, and choosing among them is a hell of a daunting task.

But no need to stress out because we are here to take your burden on our shoulders and help you choose exactly what you want! So sit back and relax!

1 - Wondershare Filmora	2 - Adobe Audition
3 - Logic Pro X	4 - Audacity
5 - Reaper	6 - Fl Studio
7 - SoundAtion	8 - HyaWave
9 - Twisted Wave Online	10 - Bear Audio Tool

1. Wondershare Filmora

Filmora Audio Mixer is professional in audio mixing and video editing. This is used for mixing, balancing, and combining different sounds, and audio signals, sources like microphones, instruments, and synthesizers, or previously recorded audio.

Pros

• Imports audio file in the original format and mix the audio with built-in tools.
• Split, rearrange, and apply remix effects on added audio clips.
• Auto remix music to change audio length with high quality.
• Export audio files in MP3, FLAC, M4A, OGG, etc…
• Audio sync option while editing.
• Audio ducking features to lowers the background volume.

Audio formats support: all (import/export and audio/video) file formats.

Compatibility: Windows 7 to windows 10 sound mixer and mac OS.

Price: free and paid.

If you are facing any trouble regarding audio mixing through an audio mixer software, then here’s a video tutorial for Filmora software.

You can download it for free and follow the video guide step by step. Check the below video:

2. Adobe Audition

It is primarily designed for professional users having several features like multi-track editing and mixing, Auto Ducking, clip editing.

Pros:

• Availability of a vast range of features.
• Attractive user interface.
• Good for video sounds or voice-over editing overall, including sound mixing.

Cons:

• A little too complex for a newbie to understand.
• Not good enough for music productions.
• This software is subscription-based.

Audio formats support: MP3, WMA, WAV, AIFF, AC-3, PCM, AIFC, and more.

Compatibility: Mac OS, Windows.

Price: free and paid for both.

3. Logic Pro X

This software is suitable for both professional users and beginners. It combines all the basic and advanced features, including Flex Time, automatic time matching of different tracks, Flex Pitch, arpeggiator, etc.

Pros

• Works wonderfully on Mac.
• Rich Featured software and several plugins.
• Singular notes control.
• Tutorial easily available.

Cons:

• Mac only.
• Expensive.

Audio formats support: WAV, AIFF, CAF, PCM, ALAC, MP3, and more.

Compatibility: macOS.

Price: Paid

4. Audacity

A free, open-source, and features rich software perfect for both professional and beginner users. Its offers multiple effects and tolls like analysis, envelope, time-shift tools, etc.

Pros

• Free.
• Cross-platform.
• Easy to use.
• Features for beginner and pro-level, both.
• Online community available for help.

Cons:

• Not very appealing UI.
• May face crashes on Mac.

Audio formats support: MP3, MP4, AIFF, PCM, WMA, AC3, AMR, and more.

Compatibility: Linux, Windows, and macOS.

Price : free.

Filmora Audio Mixer

Wondershare Filmora - Audio Mixer

• Easily mix audio, sound, music or song as your need

• Edit audio files like denoise, crop, audio ducking, audio auto synchronization, etc…

• Cross-platform supported - (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Mix Your Audio Now Mix Your Audio Now Mix Your Audio Now Learn More >

5. Reaper

This is one of the few software facilities with a bunch of features at such an affordable price. It has multiple tracks, multichannel support, real-time, non-destructive effect application, pitch-shifting, and time-shifting features.

Pros

• Feature-rich.
• More affordable than other audio mixer software.
• Detailed tutorials are available online.

Cons:

• Not very appealing UI as of LPX or Audition.
• Not suitable for beginners.

Audio formats support ACID, AIFF, MP3, MPEG WMV, and more.

Compatibility: Linux, Windows, and macOS.

Price: free and paid.

6. Fl Studio

It is one of the top-notch software used for sound mixer and editing purposes. It supports pitch shifting, time stretching and multi-track recording, 80 plugins, VST standards, delay compensation, etc.

Pros

• Comes with abundant Features.
• Works great for music productions.
• Supports 3rd party plugin.

Cons:

• Not very appealing UI.
• May be intimidating for beginners.

Audio formats support: AIFF, DS, MP3, OGG, WAV and more.

Compatibility : Windows and macOS.

Price: free and paid.

7. SoundAtion

It is a browser-based software that facilitates non-destructive Multi-track audio editing, dynamic mixing, several effects selection, and EQ across multiple tracks.

Pros

• Free digital audio Workstation (DAW).
• Works wonderfully for sound effects, podcasting, and general-purpose sound task.
• Supports 3rd party plugin.

Cons:

• Automation not featured in a free trial.
• Limited audio quality in a trial version.

Audio Formats Support: MP3 and WAV.

Compatibility: any operating system.

Price : free and paid.

8. HyaWave

It offers functions like cutting with an online audio cutter, paste and trim audio, and supports 18 filters, effects, and publication through URL and social media with the minimalistic user interface.

Pros

• Easy and simple user interface.
• Audio filter customization.
• Has a built-in audio player, recorder, and editor.

Audio formats support: MP3, WAV, and more.

Compatibility : any operating system.

Price : free.

9. Twisted Wave Online

It is an online software almost equally compatible with many paid sound mixer and editing tools. It also supports uncompressed audio recording, VST effects, and several core effects.

Pros

• Cloud storage of edited audio, saving the disk space.
• Sampling rate conversation.
• Online and free.

Cons:

• Upload file in mono in a trial version.
• Supports 5 minutes audio clip in a trial version.

Audio formats support : MP3.

Compatibility: any operating system.

Price: free and paid.

10. Bear Audio Tool

This is online browser-based software that can edit the files from our local storage, and you don’t have to upload the audio to their server. It can cut, apply effects, trim, etc. It has ample own music library, effects and import options.

Pros

• Copyright-free.
• Import audio directly from URL or social media domains.
• Features rich.

Cons:

• Not suitable for very advanced usage.

Audio formats support : MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, M4R and OGG.

Compatibility : any operating system.

Price: free and paid.

Part 2. All You Know About Audio Mixer

[1] What is an audio mixer?

An audio mixer is used for several significant purposes. It is known with several names. Whether a mixing desk, soundboard, mixing board, audio mixer, or mixing console, all have a coherent purpose. The sole purpose of an audio mixer is to manage either the live or recorded event.

As the name suggests, audio mixing is the process of mixing multiple sounds and consolidating them into one or more channels.

This process is performed in a way that manipulates or enhances the dynamics, source’s volume level, panoramic position, and frequency content. The end moto of this creative and aesthetic treatment is to present the audio appealing to the listeners.

[2] What does an audio mixer do?

As mentioned above, the primary function of an audio mixer is to mix more than one audio signal and combine them into one or more output signals.

As an example, you may think of an audio mixing engineer, let’s say, orchestra conductor, who ensures that all the segregated sound sources mix into one harmonious soundtrack.

For this, they will use an audio mixer for filtering and optimizing sound by level adjusting, developing monitor feeds, using equalization and effects for sound enhancement.

This process is performed by a mixing engineer who operates either a digital audio workstation or a mixing console .

[3] What is audio mixing used for?

Audio mixing can be used in many fields, and it’s very common in our daily life, such as:

• 1. Music
• 2. Live sound
• 3. Film
• 4. Television

Filmora Audio Mixer

Wondershare Filmora - Audio Mixer

• Easily mix audio, sound, music or song as your need

• Edit audio files like denoise, crop, audio ducking, audio auto synchronization, etc…

• Cross-platform supported - (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Mix Your Audio Now Mix Your Audio Now Mix Your Audio Now Learn More >

Part 3. What to consider while choosing an audio mixer software?

Before starting off with the audio mixing activity itself, one must be able to determine which audio mixer software is best for them with respect to their availability of resources or usability. Here are some of the factors to consider while opting for an audio mixer software:

• Check whether the software is paid or free.
• Check whether the limited features offered in a trial/free audio mixer software are enough to satisfy all your needs.
• Choose the paid or the free one depending on the extent of audio mixing quality you want.
• Look for an easy user interface.
• Look for software compatibility with your existing operating system.
• Check for the availability of tutorials related to the use of audio mixer software that you want to opt for better guidance.
• Look for the basic or advanced functions support in the audio mixer software that you choose depending upon your usability.
• Whether the software is available online or you need to install the version.

Part 4. Basic audio mixer settings you should know

It is necessary to know at least somewhat about the fundamental terminologies to decipher the specifications and features of an audio mixer. Here you’ll get to know what it takes to be able to distinguish among different audio mixers and their respective software.

Channel:

It is a signal path. Channels are made to accept microphones, preamps, amplifiers, and signal processors. A mixer with several channels integrated with it allows several things to be integrated and routed through it.

Channel Strip:

It is a cluster of controls and circuits that works together on a specified mixing channel to manipulate the audio that passes through it. Some of which includes the following:

Input jack:

It is the jack where any external instrument, like guitar, microphone etc., integrates with the mixer. The noise and interface are minimized to maximum extent by balancing the XLR inputs. A quarter-inch TRS connector or RCA are connected to other inputs.

Microphone preamp:

It produces weak mic signals by the raise of line-level strength for processing.

Equalization:

Often abbreviated as “EQ”, is used to adjust the frequency response of a signal.

Dynamics:

This process is used to perform grating and compressing.

Routing:

It directs the incoming signals to external devices or mixer circuitry.

Fader:

Its fundamental objective is to control the inputs and outputs of a channel.

Meter:

Kind of a gauge or interface that presents the channel output.

I/O:

I/O is abbreviated as inputs/outputs on a mixer in this regards. The number and category of I/O will depend on the use of a mixer.

Now, let’s understand the scenario of live mixing.

Such a mixer is needed which is enough to handle the outputs needed to connect the mains, microphones, other devices that connect to it and monitor speakers. The devices that are a part of a recording process or signal chain must also be included while calculating I/O for studio mixers.

Such inputs/outputs include headphones, effects processors, monitor speakers, signal processors and other instruments as well that uses direct injection (DI) boxes to connect to the mixer.

Buses:

It can be understood as a circuit intersection where the outputs from different channels meet. The signal channels are routed to a specific bus or set of busses. The main mixer output to a recorder or a speaker by the master mix bus.

Auxiliary buses, often known as aux buses or aux sends, are usually fed by the channel’s volume controls with which they are connected and then send those signals through their own output jacks. This is called as post-fader sends which are used to send the mixes of monitor speakers, signals to headphones or effects processors.

Groups:

Several channels in a mixer often offer a group function that allows one to simultaneously process and control various channels. Its works are similar to that of sub-mixer that shares the coherent signal routing and processing and provides the ease in controlling master bus since a single fader is used to control all the channels.

Inserts:

External and add-on sound processors, such as equalizers and compressors, are connected with the help of a channel insert.

Direct Output:

These feed mixer’s preamplifiers output to recording systems and external sound interfaces.

Cue System:

Cue systems allow listening on the specified channels without affecting the mixer’s output. This usually allows the signal to listen either before fading manipulation or after.

Part 5. Why audio mixer software?

In the early days, analog audio mixers were the only option available to perform sounding mixing. But the rise of the era of the 21st century brings more opportunities for easy and optimized audio mixing by sound mixer software.

All you need is a configured laptop, audio mixer software, and merely a control surface to jump into this world while being within the budget!

This audio mixer software is easily available to do everything or even more than what a physical mixer could have done. Several sound mixer applications are available to start with basic sound mixing using your smartphones or even tablets.

For the sake of recording, software-based mixers allow easy integration with the virtual instruments, drum loops, samples, and several other additions in your productions. The use of advanced MIDI functions with a digital audio workstation (DAW) lets you enlighten with a whole new world of possibilities to elevate your sounds/music to the next level.

Final verdict: Have you decided on your audio mixer software?

The usability and optimality of a sound mixer online software depend solely on the extent of application, available resources, and OS compatibility.

But, it can be said without a doubt that Wondershare Filmora is the most user-friendly, with immense flexibility in terms of uses and compatibility. Its broad-scale usability and promising results make it outshine the most among other audio mixing software.

Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.

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Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

You may be a musician who wants to record their music, or just a person wanting to develop his custom ringtone. In either case, a physical or virtual audio mixer is required, whether it be analog or a dedicated audio mixer software.

But you need to have some technical knowledge to make optimal use and funk up your music/sound.

Here we are to give you the knowledge you need and some amazing audio mixer software that could be perfect for you. So buckle up, and get ready to level up the harmoniousness of your creativity!

You will Learn :

• Part 1. 10 Best Sound/Audio Mixer Software - [Video Guide]
• Part 2. All You Know About Audio Mixer
• Part 3. What to Consider While Choosing an Audio Mixer Software?
• Part 4. Basic Audio Mixer Settings You Should Know
• Part 5. Why Audio Mixer Software?

Part 1. 10 Best Sound/Audio Mixer Software

Whether you are pursuing a music career, making a video for a movie clip, or merely creating some hard-core beats for fun, you’ll be needing good sound mixing software.

Selecting an audio mixer software perfect for your requirements and available resources is not an easy task.

Some of them are for free while some charge for it, some offer limited features. At the same time, some are specific to a certain operating system, the options and availabilities are endless, and choosing among them is a hell of a daunting task.

But no need to stress out because we are here to take your burden on our shoulders and help you choose exactly what you want! So sit back and relax!

1 - Wondershare Filmora	2 - Adobe Audition
3 - Logic Pro X	4 - Audacity
5 - Reaper	6 - Fl Studio
7 - SoundAtion	8 - HyaWave
9 - Twisted Wave Online	10 - Bear Audio Tool

1. Wondershare Filmora

Filmora Audio Mixer is professional in audio mixing and video editing. This is used for mixing, balancing, and combining different sounds, and audio signals, sources like microphones, instruments, and synthesizers, or previously recorded audio.

Pros

• Imports audio file in the original format and mix the audio with built-in tools.
• Split, rearrange, and apply remix effects on added audio clips.
• Auto remix music to change audio length with high quality.
• Export audio files in MP3, FLAC, M4A, OGG, etc…
• Audio sync option while editing.
• Audio ducking features to lowers the background volume.

Audio formats support: all (import/export and audio/video) file formats.

Compatibility: Windows 7 to windows 10 sound mixer and mac OS.

Price: free and paid.

If you are facing any trouble regarding audio mixing through an audio mixer software, then here’s a video tutorial for Filmora software.

You can download it for free and follow the video guide step by step. Check the below video:

2. Adobe Audition

It is primarily designed for professional users having several features like multi-track editing and mixing, Auto Ducking, clip editing.

Pros:

• Availability of a vast range of features.
• Attractive user interface.
• Good for video sounds or voice-over editing overall, including sound mixing.

Cons:

• A little too complex for a newbie to understand.
• Not good enough for music productions.
• This software is subscription-based.

Audio formats support: MP3, WMA, WAV, AIFF, AC-3, PCM, AIFC, and more.

Compatibility: Mac OS, Windows.

Price: free and paid for both.

3. Logic Pro X

This software is suitable for both professional users and beginners. It combines all the basic and advanced features, including Flex Time, automatic time matching of different tracks, Flex Pitch, arpeggiator, etc.

Pros

• Works wonderfully on Mac.
• Rich Featured software and several plugins.
• Singular notes control.
• Tutorial easily available.

Cons:

• Mac only.
• Expensive.

Audio formats support: WAV, AIFF, CAF, PCM, ALAC, MP3, and more.

Compatibility: macOS.

Price: Paid

4. Audacity

A free, open-source, and features rich software perfect for both professional and beginner users. Its offers multiple effects and tolls like analysis, envelope, time-shift tools, etc.

Pros

• Free.
• Cross-platform.
• Easy to use.
• Features for beginner and pro-level, both.
• Online community available for help.

Cons:

• Not very appealing UI.
• May face crashes on Mac.

Audio formats support: MP3, MP4, AIFF, PCM, WMA, AC3, AMR, and more.

Compatibility: Linux, Windows, and macOS.

Price : free.

Filmora Audio Mixer

Wondershare Filmora - Audio Mixer

• Easily mix audio, sound, music or song as your need

• Edit audio files like denoise, crop, audio ducking, audio auto synchronization, etc…

• Cross-platform supported - (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Mix Your Audio Now Mix Your Audio Now Mix Your Audio Now Learn More >

5. Reaper

This is one of the few software facilities with a bunch of features at such an affordable price. It has multiple tracks, multichannel support, real-time, non-destructive effect application, pitch-shifting, and time-shifting features.

Pros

• Feature-rich.
• More affordable than other audio mixer software.
• Detailed tutorials are available online.

Cons:

• Not very appealing UI as of LPX or Audition.
• Not suitable for beginners.

Audio formats support ACID, AIFF, MP3, MPEG WMV, and more.

Compatibility: Linux, Windows, and macOS.

Price: free and paid.

6. Fl Studio

It is one of the top-notch software used for sound mixer and editing purposes. It supports pitch shifting, time stretching and multi-track recording, 80 plugins, VST standards, delay compensation, etc.

Pros

• Comes with abundant Features.
• Works great for music productions.
• Supports 3rd party plugin.

Cons:

• Not very appealing UI.
• May be intimidating for beginners.

Audio formats support: AIFF, DS, MP3, OGG, WAV and more.

Compatibility : Windows and macOS.

Price: free and paid.

7. SoundAtion

It is a browser-based software that facilitates non-destructive Multi-track audio editing, dynamic mixing, several effects selection, and EQ across multiple tracks.

Pros

• Free digital audio Workstation (DAW).
• Works wonderfully for sound effects, podcasting, and general-purpose sound task.
• Supports 3rd party plugin.

Cons:

• Automation not featured in a free trial.
• Limited audio quality in a trial version.

Audio Formats Support: MP3 and WAV.

Compatibility: any operating system.

Price : free and paid.

8. HyaWave

It offers functions like cutting with an online audio cutter, paste and trim audio, and supports 18 filters, effects, and publication through URL and social media with the minimalistic user interface.

Pros

• Easy and simple user interface.
• Audio filter customization.
• Has a built-in audio player, recorder, and editor.

Audio formats support: MP3, WAV, and more.

Compatibility : any operating system.

Price : free.

9. Twisted Wave Online

It is an online software almost equally compatible with many paid sound mixer and editing tools. It also supports uncompressed audio recording, VST effects, and several core effects.

Pros

• Cloud storage of edited audio, saving the disk space.
• Sampling rate conversation.
• Online and free.

Cons:

• Upload file in mono in a trial version.
• Supports 5 minutes audio clip in a trial version.

Audio formats support : MP3.

Compatibility: any operating system.

Price: free and paid.

10. Bear Audio Tool

This is online browser-based software that can edit the files from our local storage, and you don’t have to upload the audio to their server. It can cut, apply effects, trim, etc. It has ample own music library, effects and import options.

Pros

• Copyright-free.
• Import audio directly from URL or social media domains.
• Features rich.

Cons:

• Not suitable for very advanced usage.

Audio formats support : MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, M4R and OGG.

Compatibility : any operating system.

Price: free and paid.

Part 2. All You Know About Audio Mixer

[1] What is an audio mixer?

An audio mixer is used for several significant purposes. It is known with several names. Whether a mixing desk, soundboard, mixing board, audio mixer, or mixing console, all have a coherent purpose. The sole purpose of an audio mixer is to manage either the live or recorded event.

As the name suggests, audio mixing is the process of mixing multiple sounds and consolidating them into one or more channels.

This process is performed in a way that manipulates or enhances the dynamics, source’s volume level, panoramic position, and frequency content. The end moto of this creative and aesthetic treatment is to present the audio appealing to the listeners.

[2] What does an audio mixer do?

As mentioned above, the primary function of an audio mixer is to mix more than one audio signal and combine them into one or more output signals.

As an example, you may think of an audio mixing engineer, let’s say, orchestra conductor, who ensures that all the segregated sound sources mix into one harmonious soundtrack.

For this, they will use an audio mixer for filtering and optimizing sound by level adjusting, developing monitor feeds, using equalization and effects for sound enhancement.

This process is performed by a mixing engineer who operates either a digital audio workstation or a mixing console .

[3] What is audio mixing used for?

Audio mixing can be used in many fields, and it’s very common in our daily life, such as:

• 1. Music
• 2. Live sound
• 3. Film
• 4. Television

Filmora Audio Mixer

Wondershare Filmora - Audio Mixer

• Easily mix audio, sound, music or song as your need

• Edit audio files like denoise, crop, audio ducking, audio auto synchronization, etc…

• Cross-platform supported - (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Mix Your Audio Now Mix Your Audio Now Mix Your Audio Now Learn More >

Part 3. What to consider while choosing an audio mixer software?

Before starting off with the audio mixing activity itself, one must be able to determine which audio mixer software is best for them with respect to their availability of resources or usability. Here are some of the factors to consider while opting for an audio mixer software:

• Check whether the software is paid or free.
• Check whether the limited features offered in a trial/free audio mixer software are enough to satisfy all your needs.
• Choose the paid or the free one depending on the extent of audio mixing quality you want.
• Look for an easy user interface.
• Look for software compatibility with your existing operating system.
• Check for the availability of tutorials related to the use of audio mixer software that you want to opt for better guidance.
• Look for the basic or advanced functions support in the audio mixer software that you choose depending upon your usability.
• Whether the software is available online or you need to install the version.

Part 4. Basic audio mixer settings you should know

It is necessary to know at least somewhat about the fundamental terminologies to decipher the specifications and features of an audio mixer. Here you’ll get to know what it takes to be able to distinguish among different audio mixers and their respective software.

Channel:

It is a signal path. Channels are made to accept microphones, preamps, amplifiers, and signal processors. A mixer with several channels integrated with it allows several things to be integrated and routed through it.

Channel Strip:

It is a cluster of controls and circuits that works together on a specified mixing channel to manipulate the audio that passes through it. Some of which includes the following:

Input jack:

It is the jack where any external instrument, like guitar, microphone etc., integrates with the mixer. The noise and interface are minimized to maximum extent by balancing the XLR inputs. A quarter-inch TRS connector or RCA are connected to other inputs.

Microphone preamp:

It produces weak mic signals by the raise of line-level strength for processing.

Equalization:

Often abbreviated as “EQ”, is used to adjust the frequency response of a signal.

Dynamics:

This process is used to perform grating and compressing.

Routing:

It directs the incoming signals to external devices or mixer circuitry.

Fader:

Its fundamental objective is to control the inputs and outputs of a channel.

Meter:

Kind of a gauge or interface that presents the channel output.

I/O:

I/O is abbreviated as inputs/outputs on a mixer in this regards. The number and category of I/O will depend on the use of a mixer.

Now, let’s understand the scenario of live mixing.

Such a mixer is needed which is enough to handle the outputs needed to connect the mains, microphones, other devices that connect to it and monitor speakers. The devices that are a part of a recording process or signal chain must also be included while calculating I/O for studio mixers.

Such inputs/outputs include headphones, effects processors, monitor speakers, signal processors and other instruments as well that uses direct injection (DI) boxes to connect to the mixer.

Buses:

It can be understood as a circuit intersection where the outputs from different channels meet. The signal channels are routed to a specific bus or set of busses. The main mixer output to a recorder or a speaker by the master mix bus.

Auxiliary buses, often known as aux buses or aux sends, are usually fed by the channel’s volume controls with which they are connected and then send those signals through their own output jacks. This is called as post-fader sends which are used to send the mixes of monitor speakers, signals to headphones or effects processors.

Groups:

Several channels in a mixer often offer a group function that allows one to simultaneously process and control various channels. Its works are similar to that of sub-mixer that shares the coherent signal routing and processing and provides the ease in controlling master bus since a single fader is used to control all the channels.

Inserts:

External and add-on sound processors, such as equalizers and compressors, are connected with the help of a channel insert.

Direct Output:

These feed mixer’s preamplifiers output to recording systems and external sound interfaces.

Cue System:

Cue systems allow listening on the specified channels without affecting the mixer’s output. This usually allows the signal to listen either before fading manipulation or after.

Part 5. Why audio mixer software?

In the early days, analog audio mixers were the only option available to perform sounding mixing. But the rise of the era of the 21st century brings more opportunities for easy and optimized audio mixing by sound mixer software.

All you need is a configured laptop, audio mixer software, and merely a control surface to jump into this world while being within the budget!

This audio mixer software is easily available to do everything or even more than what a physical mixer could have done. Several sound mixer applications are available to start with basic sound mixing using your smartphones or even tablets.

For the sake of recording, software-based mixers allow easy integration with the virtual instruments, drum loops, samples, and several other additions in your productions. The use of advanced MIDI functions with a digital audio workstation (DAW) lets you enlighten with a whole new world of possibilities to elevate your sounds/music to the next level.

Final verdict: Have you decided on your audio mixer software?

The usability and optimality of a sound mixer online software depend solely on the extent of application, available resources, and OS compatibility.

But, it can be said without a doubt that Wondershare Filmora is the most user-friendly, with immense flexibility in terms of uses and compatibility. Its broad-scale usability and promising results make it outshine the most among other audio mixing software.

Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

You may be a musician who wants to record their music, or just a person wanting to develop his custom ringtone. In either case, a physical or virtual audio mixer is required, whether it be analog or a dedicated audio mixer software.

But you need to have some technical knowledge to make optimal use and funk up your music/sound.

Here we are to give you the knowledge you need and some amazing audio mixer software that could be perfect for you. So buckle up, and get ready to level up the harmoniousness of your creativity!

You will Learn :

• Part 1. 10 Best Sound/Audio Mixer Software - [Video Guide]
• Part 2. All You Know About Audio Mixer
• Part 3. What to Consider While Choosing an Audio Mixer Software?
• Part 4. Basic Audio Mixer Settings You Should Know
• Part 5. Why Audio Mixer Software?

Part 1. 10 Best Sound/Audio Mixer Software

Whether you are pursuing a music career, making a video for a movie clip, or merely creating some hard-core beats for fun, you’ll be needing good sound mixing software.

Selecting an audio mixer software perfect for your requirements and available resources is not an easy task.

Some of them are for free while some charge for it, some offer limited features. At the same time, some are specific to a certain operating system, the options and availabilities are endless, and choosing among them is a hell of a daunting task.

But no need to stress out because we are here to take your burden on our shoulders and help you choose exactly what you want! So sit back and relax!

1 - Wondershare Filmora	2 - Adobe Audition
3 - Logic Pro X	4 - Audacity
5 - Reaper	6 - Fl Studio
7 - SoundAtion	8 - HyaWave
9 - Twisted Wave Online	10 - Bear Audio Tool

1. Wondershare Filmora

Filmora Audio Mixer is professional in audio mixing and video editing. This is used for mixing, balancing, and combining different sounds, and audio signals, sources like microphones, instruments, and synthesizers, or previously recorded audio.

Pros

• Imports audio file in the original format and mix the audio with built-in tools.
• Split, rearrange, and apply remix effects on added audio clips.
• Auto remix music to change audio length with high quality.
• Export audio files in MP3, FLAC, M4A, OGG, etc…
• Audio sync option while editing.
• Audio ducking features to lowers the background volume.

Audio formats support: all (import/export and audio/video) file formats.

Compatibility: Windows 7 to windows 10 sound mixer and mac OS.

Price: free and paid.

If you are facing any trouble regarding audio mixing through an audio mixer software, then here’s a video tutorial for Filmora software.

You can download it for free and follow the video guide step by step. Check the below video:

2. Adobe Audition

It is primarily designed for professional users having several features like multi-track editing and mixing, Auto Ducking, clip editing.

Pros:

• Availability of a vast range of features.
• Attractive user interface.
• Good for video sounds or voice-over editing overall, including sound mixing.

Cons:

• A little too complex for a newbie to understand.
• Not good enough for music productions.
• This software is subscription-based.

Audio formats support: MP3, WMA, WAV, AIFF, AC-3, PCM, AIFC, and more.

Compatibility: Mac OS, Windows.

Price: free and paid for both.

3. Logic Pro X

This software is suitable for both professional users and beginners. It combines all the basic and advanced features, including Flex Time, automatic time matching of different tracks, Flex Pitch, arpeggiator, etc.

Pros

• Works wonderfully on Mac.
• Rich Featured software and several plugins.
• Singular notes control.
• Tutorial easily available.

Cons:

• Mac only.
• Expensive.

Audio formats support: WAV, AIFF, CAF, PCM, ALAC, MP3, and more.

Compatibility: macOS.

Price: Paid

4. Audacity

A free, open-source, and features rich software perfect for both professional and beginner users. Its offers multiple effects and tolls like analysis, envelope, time-shift tools, etc.

Pros

• Free.
• Cross-platform.
• Easy to use.
• Features for beginner and pro-level, both.
• Online community available for help.

Cons:

• Not very appealing UI.
• May face crashes on Mac.

Audio formats support: MP3, MP4, AIFF, PCM, WMA, AC3, AMR, and more.

Compatibility: Linux, Windows, and macOS.

Price : free.

Filmora Audio Mixer

Wondershare Filmora - Audio Mixer

• Easily mix audio, sound, music or song as your need

• Edit audio files like denoise, crop, audio ducking, audio auto synchronization, etc…

• Cross-platform supported - (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Mix Your Audio Now Mix Your Audio Now Mix Your Audio Now Learn More >

5. Reaper

This is one of the few software facilities with a bunch of features at such an affordable price. It has multiple tracks, multichannel support, real-time, non-destructive effect application, pitch-shifting, and time-shifting features.

Pros

• Feature-rich.
• More affordable than other audio mixer software.
• Detailed tutorials are available online.

Cons:

• Not very appealing UI as of LPX or Audition.
• Not suitable for beginners.

Audio formats support ACID, AIFF, MP3, MPEG WMV, and more.

Compatibility: Linux, Windows, and macOS.

Price: free and paid.

6. Fl Studio

It is one of the top-notch software used for sound mixer and editing purposes. It supports pitch shifting, time stretching and multi-track recording, 80 plugins, VST standards, delay compensation, etc.

Pros

• Comes with abundant Features.
• Works great for music productions.
• Supports 3rd party plugin.

Cons:

• Not very appealing UI.
• May be intimidating for beginners.

Audio formats support: AIFF, DS, MP3, OGG, WAV and more.

Compatibility : Windows and macOS.

Price: free and paid.

7. SoundAtion

It is a browser-based software that facilitates non-destructive Multi-track audio editing, dynamic mixing, several effects selection, and EQ across multiple tracks.

Pros

• Free digital audio Workstation (DAW).
• Works wonderfully for sound effects, podcasting, and general-purpose sound task.
• Supports 3rd party plugin.

Cons:

• Automation not featured in a free trial.
• Limited audio quality in a trial version.

Audio Formats Support: MP3 and WAV.

Compatibility: any operating system.

Price : free and paid.

8. HyaWave

It offers functions like cutting with an online audio cutter, paste and trim audio, and supports 18 filters, effects, and publication through URL and social media with the minimalistic user interface.

Pros

• Easy and simple user interface.
• Audio filter customization.
• Has a built-in audio player, recorder, and editor.

Audio formats support: MP3, WAV, and more.

Compatibility : any operating system.

Price : free.

9. Twisted Wave Online

It is an online software almost equally compatible with many paid sound mixer and editing tools. It also supports uncompressed audio recording, VST effects, and several core effects.

Pros

• Cloud storage of edited audio, saving the disk space.
• Sampling rate conversation.
• Online and free.

Cons:

• Upload file in mono in a trial version.
• Supports 5 minutes audio clip in a trial version.

Audio formats support : MP3.

Compatibility: any operating system.

Price: free and paid.

10. Bear Audio Tool

This is online browser-based software that can edit the files from our local storage, and you don’t have to upload the audio to their server. It can cut, apply effects, trim, etc. It has ample own music library, effects and import options.

Pros

• Copyright-free.
• Import audio directly from URL or social media domains.
• Features rich.

Cons:

• Not suitable for very advanced usage.

Audio formats support : MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, M4R and OGG.

Compatibility : any operating system.

Price: free and paid.

Part 2. All You Know About Audio Mixer

[1] What is an audio mixer?

An audio mixer is used for several significant purposes. It is known with several names. Whether a mixing desk, soundboard, mixing board, audio mixer, or mixing console, all have a coherent purpose. The sole purpose of an audio mixer is to manage either the live or recorded event.

As the name suggests, audio mixing is the process of mixing multiple sounds and consolidating them into one or more channels.

This process is performed in a way that manipulates or enhances the dynamics, source’s volume level, panoramic position, and frequency content. The end moto of this creative and aesthetic treatment is to present the audio appealing to the listeners.

[2] What does an audio mixer do?

As mentioned above, the primary function of an audio mixer is to mix more than one audio signal and combine them into one or more output signals.

As an example, you may think of an audio mixing engineer, let’s say, orchestra conductor, who ensures that all the segregated sound sources mix into one harmonious soundtrack.

For this, they will use an audio mixer for filtering and optimizing sound by level adjusting, developing monitor feeds, using equalization and effects for sound enhancement.

This process is performed by a mixing engineer who operates either a digital audio workstation or a mixing console .

[3] What is audio mixing used for?

Audio mixing can be used in many fields, and it’s very common in our daily life, such as:

• 1. Music
• 2. Live sound
• 3. Film
• 4. Television

Filmora Audio Mixer

Wondershare Filmora - Audio Mixer

• Easily mix audio, sound, music or song as your need

• Edit audio files like denoise, crop, audio ducking, audio auto synchronization, etc…

• Cross-platform supported - (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Mix Your Audio Now Mix Your Audio Now Mix Your Audio Now Learn More >

Part 3. What to consider while choosing an audio mixer software?

Before starting off with the audio mixing activity itself, one must be able to determine which audio mixer software is best for them with respect to their availability of resources or usability. Here are some of the factors to consider while opting for an audio mixer software:

• Check whether the software is paid or free.
• Check whether the limited features offered in a trial/free audio mixer software are enough to satisfy all your needs.
• Choose the paid or the free one depending on the extent of audio mixing quality you want.
• Look for an easy user interface.
• Look for software compatibility with your existing operating system.
• Check for the availability of tutorials related to the use of audio mixer software that you want to opt for better guidance.
• Look for the basic or advanced functions support in the audio mixer software that you choose depending upon your usability.
• Whether the software is available online or you need to install the version.

Part 4. Basic audio mixer settings you should know

It is necessary to know at least somewhat about the fundamental terminologies to decipher the specifications and features of an audio mixer. Here you’ll get to know what it takes to be able to distinguish among different audio mixers and their respective software.

Channel:

It is a signal path. Channels are made to accept microphones, preamps, amplifiers, and signal processors. A mixer with several channels integrated with it allows several things to be integrated and routed through it.

Channel Strip:

It is a cluster of controls and circuits that works together on a specified mixing channel to manipulate the audio that passes through it. Some of which includes the following:

Input jack:

It is the jack where any external instrument, like guitar, microphone etc., integrates with the mixer. The noise and interface are minimized to maximum extent by balancing the XLR inputs. A quarter-inch TRS connector or RCA are connected to other inputs.

Microphone preamp:

It produces weak mic signals by the raise of line-level strength for processing.

Equalization:

Often abbreviated as “EQ”, is used to adjust the frequency response of a signal.

Dynamics:

This process is used to perform grating and compressing.

Routing:

It directs the incoming signals to external devices or mixer circuitry.

Fader:

Its fundamental objective is to control the inputs and outputs of a channel.

Meter:

Kind of a gauge or interface that presents the channel output.

I/O:

I/O is abbreviated as inputs/outputs on a mixer in this regards. The number and category of I/O will depend on the use of a mixer.

Now, let’s understand the scenario of live mixing.

Such a mixer is needed which is enough to handle the outputs needed to connect the mains, microphones, other devices that connect to it and monitor speakers. The devices that are a part of a recording process or signal chain must also be included while calculating I/O for studio mixers.

Such inputs/outputs include headphones, effects processors, monitor speakers, signal processors and other instruments as well that uses direct injection (DI) boxes to connect to the mixer.

Buses:

It can be understood as a circuit intersection where the outputs from different channels meet. The signal channels are routed to a specific bus or set of busses. The main mixer output to a recorder or a speaker by the master mix bus.

Auxiliary buses, often known as aux buses or aux sends, are usually fed by the channel’s volume controls with which they are connected and then send those signals through their own output jacks. This is called as post-fader sends which are used to send the mixes of monitor speakers, signals to headphones or effects processors.

Groups:

Several channels in a mixer often offer a group function that allows one to simultaneously process and control various channels. Its works are similar to that of sub-mixer that shares the coherent signal routing and processing and provides the ease in controlling master bus since a single fader is used to control all the channels.

Inserts:

External and add-on sound processors, such as equalizers and compressors, are connected with the help of a channel insert.

Direct Output:

These feed mixer’s preamplifiers output to recording systems and external sound interfaces.

Cue System:

Cue systems allow listening on the specified channels without affecting the mixer’s output. This usually allows the signal to listen either before fading manipulation or after.

Part 5. Why audio mixer software?

In the early days, analog audio mixers were the only option available to perform sounding mixing. But the rise of the era of the 21st century brings more opportunities for easy and optimized audio mixing by sound mixer software.

All you need is a configured laptop, audio mixer software, and merely a control surface to jump into this world while being within the budget!

This audio mixer software is easily available to do everything or even more than what a physical mixer could have done. Several sound mixer applications are available to start with basic sound mixing using your smartphones or even tablets.

For the sake of recording, software-based mixers allow easy integration with the virtual instruments, drum loops, samples, and several other additions in your productions. The use of advanced MIDI functions with a digital audio workstation (DAW) lets you enlighten with a whole new world of possibilities to elevate your sounds/music to the next level.

Final verdict: Have you decided on your audio mixer software?

The usability and optimality of a sound mixer online software depend solely on the extent of application, available resources, and OS compatibility.

But, it can be said without a doubt that Wondershare Filmora is the most user-friendly, with immense flexibility in terms of uses and compatibility. Its broad-scale usability and promising results make it outshine the most among other audio mixing software.

Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

You may be a musician who wants to record their music, or just a person wanting to develop his custom ringtone. In either case, a physical or virtual audio mixer is required, whether it be analog or a dedicated audio mixer software.

But you need to have some technical knowledge to make optimal use and funk up your music/sound.

Here we are to give you the knowledge you need and some amazing audio mixer software that could be perfect for you. So buckle up, and get ready to level up the harmoniousness of your creativity!

You will Learn :

• Part 1. 10 Best Sound/Audio Mixer Software - [Video Guide]
• Part 2. All You Know About Audio Mixer
• Part 3. What to Consider While Choosing an Audio Mixer Software?
• Part 4. Basic Audio Mixer Settings You Should Know
• Part 5. Why Audio Mixer Software?

Part 1. 10 Best Sound/Audio Mixer Software

Whether you are pursuing a music career, making a video for a movie clip, or merely creating some hard-core beats for fun, you’ll be needing good sound mixing software.

Selecting an audio mixer software perfect for your requirements and available resources is not an easy task.

Some of them are for free while some charge for it, some offer limited features. At the same time, some are specific to a certain operating system, the options and availabilities are endless, and choosing among them is a hell of a daunting task.

But no need to stress out because we are here to take your burden on our shoulders and help you choose exactly what you want! So sit back and relax!

1 - Wondershare Filmora	2 - Adobe Audition
3 - Logic Pro X	4 - Audacity
5 - Reaper	6 - Fl Studio
7 - SoundAtion	8 - HyaWave
9 - Twisted Wave Online	10 - Bear Audio Tool

1. Wondershare Filmora

Filmora Audio Mixer is professional in audio mixing and video editing. This is used for mixing, balancing, and combining different sounds, and audio signals, sources like microphones, instruments, and synthesizers, or previously recorded audio.

Pros

• Imports audio file in the original format and mix the audio with built-in tools.
• Split, rearrange, and apply remix effects on added audio clips.
• Auto remix music to change audio length with high quality.
• Export audio files in MP3, FLAC, M4A, OGG, etc…
• Audio sync option while editing.
• Audio ducking features to lowers the background volume.

Audio formats support: all (import/export and audio/video) file formats.

Compatibility: Windows 7 to windows 10 sound mixer and mac OS.

Price: free and paid.

If you are facing any trouble regarding audio mixing through an audio mixer software, then here’s a video tutorial for Filmora software.

You can download it for free and follow the video guide step by step. Check the below video:

2. Adobe Audition

It is primarily designed for professional users having several features like multi-track editing and mixing, Auto Ducking, clip editing.

Pros:

• Availability of a vast range of features.
• Attractive user interface.
• Good for video sounds or voice-over editing overall, including sound mixing.

Cons:

• A little too complex for a newbie to understand.
• Not good enough for music productions.
• This software is subscription-based.

Audio formats support: MP3, WMA, WAV, AIFF, AC-3, PCM, AIFC, and more.

Compatibility: Mac OS, Windows.

Price: free and paid for both.

3. Logic Pro X

This software is suitable for both professional users and beginners. It combines all the basic and advanced features, including Flex Time, automatic time matching of different tracks, Flex Pitch, arpeggiator, etc.

Pros

• Works wonderfully on Mac.
• Rich Featured software and several plugins.
• Singular notes control.
• Tutorial easily available.

Cons:

• Mac only.
• Expensive.

Audio formats support: WAV, AIFF, CAF, PCM, ALAC, MP3, and more.

Compatibility: macOS.

Price: Paid

4. Audacity

A free, open-source, and features rich software perfect for both professional and beginner users. Its offers multiple effects and tolls like analysis, envelope, time-shift tools, etc.

Pros

• Free.
• Cross-platform.
• Easy to use.
• Features for beginner and pro-level, both.
• Online community available for help.

Cons:

• Not very appealing UI.
• May face crashes on Mac.

Audio formats support: MP3, MP4, AIFF, PCM, WMA, AC3, AMR, and more.

Compatibility: Linux, Windows, and macOS.

Price : free.

Filmora Audio Mixer

Wondershare Filmora - Audio Mixer

• Easily mix audio, sound, music or song as your need

• Edit audio files like denoise, crop, audio ducking, audio auto synchronization, etc…

• Cross-platform supported - (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Mix Your Audio Now Mix Your Audio Now Mix Your Audio Now Learn More >

5. Reaper

This is one of the few software facilities with a bunch of features at such an affordable price. It has multiple tracks, multichannel support, real-time, non-destructive effect application, pitch-shifting, and time-shifting features.

Pros

• Feature-rich.
• More affordable than other audio mixer software.
• Detailed tutorials are available online.

Cons:

• Not very appealing UI as of LPX or Audition.
• Not suitable for beginners.

Audio formats support ACID, AIFF, MP3, MPEG WMV, and more.

Compatibility: Linux, Windows, and macOS.

Price: free and paid.

6. Fl Studio

It is one of the top-notch software used for sound mixer and editing purposes. It supports pitch shifting, time stretching and multi-track recording, 80 plugins, VST standards, delay compensation, etc.

Pros

• Comes with abundant Features.
• Works great for music productions.
• Supports 3rd party plugin.

Cons:

• Not very appealing UI.
• May be intimidating for beginners.

Audio formats support: AIFF, DS, MP3, OGG, WAV and more.

Compatibility : Windows and macOS.

Price: free and paid.

7. SoundAtion

It is a browser-based software that facilitates non-destructive Multi-track audio editing, dynamic mixing, several effects selection, and EQ across multiple tracks.

Pros

• Free digital audio Workstation (DAW).
• Works wonderfully for sound effects, podcasting, and general-purpose sound task.
• Supports 3rd party plugin.

Cons:

• Automation not featured in a free trial.
• Limited audio quality in a trial version.

Audio Formats Support: MP3 and WAV.

Compatibility: any operating system.

Price : free and paid.

8. HyaWave

It offers functions like cutting with an online audio cutter, paste and trim audio, and supports 18 filters, effects, and publication through URL and social media with the minimalistic user interface.

Pros

• Easy and simple user interface.
• Audio filter customization.
• Has a built-in audio player, recorder, and editor.

Audio formats support: MP3, WAV, and more.

Compatibility : any operating system.

Price : free.

9. Twisted Wave Online

It is an online software almost equally compatible with many paid sound mixer and editing tools. It also supports uncompressed audio recording, VST effects, and several core effects.

Pros

• Cloud storage of edited audio, saving the disk space.
• Sampling rate conversation.
• Online and free.

Cons:

• Upload file in mono in a trial version.
• Supports 5 minutes audio clip in a trial version.

Audio formats support : MP3.

Compatibility: any operating system.

Price: free and paid.

10. Bear Audio Tool

This is online browser-based software that can edit the files from our local storage, and you don’t have to upload the audio to their server. It can cut, apply effects, trim, etc. It has ample own music library, effects and import options.

Pros

• Copyright-free.
• Import audio directly from URL or social media domains.
• Features rich.

Cons:

• Not suitable for very advanced usage.

Audio formats support : MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, M4R and OGG.

Compatibility : any operating system.

Price: free and paid.

Part 2. All You Know About Audio Mixer

[1] What is an audio mixer?

An audio mixer is used for several significant purposes. It is known with several names. Whether a mixing desk, soundboard, mixing board, audio mixer, or mixing console, all have a coherent purpose. The sole purpose of an audio mixer is to manage either the live or recorded event.

As the name suggests, audio mixing is the process of mixing multiple sounds and consolidating them into one or more channels.

This process is performed in a way that manipulates or enhances the dynamics, source’s volume level, panoramic position, and frequency content. The end moto of this creative and aesthetic treatment is to present the audio appealing to the listeners.

[2] What does an audio mixer do?

As mentioned above, the primary function of an audio mixer is to mix more than one audio signal and combine them into one or more output signals.

As an example, you may think of an audio mixing engineer, let’s say, orchestra conductor, who ensures that all the segregated sound sources mix into one harmonious soundtrack.

For this, they will use an audio mixer for filtering and optimizing sound by level adjusting, developing monitor feeds, using equalization and effects for sound enhancement.

This process is performed by a mixing engineer who operates either a digital audio workstation or a mixing console .

[3] What is audio mixing used for?

Audio mixing can be used in many fields, and it’s very common in our daily life, such as:

• 1. Music
• 2. Live sound
• 3. Film
• 4. Television

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Part 3. What to consider while choosing an audio mixer software?

Before starting off with the audio mixing activity itself, one must be able to determine which audio mixer software is best for them with respect to their availability of resources or usability. Here are some of the factors to consider while opting for an audio mixer software:

• Check whether the software is paid or free.
• Check whether the limited features offered in a trial/free audio mixer software are enough to satisfy all your needs.
• Choose the paid or the free one depending on the extent of audio mixing quality you want.
• Look for an easy user interface.
• Look for software compatibility with your existing operating system.
• Check for the availability of tutorials related to the use of audio mixer software that you want to opt for better guidance.
• Look for the basic or advanced functions support in the audio mixer software that you choose depending upon your usability.
• Whether the software is available online or you need to install the version.

Part 4. Basic audio mixer settings you should know

It is necessary to know at least somewhat about the fundamental terminologies to decipher the specifications and features of an audio mixer. Here you’ll get to know what it takes to be able to distinguish among different audio mixers and their respective software.

Channel:

It is a signal path. Channels are made to accept microphones, preamps, amplifiers, and signal processors. A mixer with several channels integrated with it allows several things to be integrated and routed through it.

Channel Strip:

It is a cluster of controls and circuits that works together on a specified mixing channel to manipulate the audio that passes through it. Some of which includes the following:

Input jack:

It is the jack where any external instrument, like guitar, microphone etc., integrates with the mixer. The noise and interface are minimized to maximum extent by balancing the XLR inputs. A quarter-inch TRS connector or RCA are connected to other inputs.

Microphone preamp:

It produces weak mic signals by the raise of line-level strength for processing.

Equalization:

Often abbreviated as “EQ”, is used to adjust the frequency response of a signal.

Dynamics:

This process is used to perform grating and compressing.

Routing:

It directs the incoming signals to external devices or mixer circuitry.

Fader:

Its fundamental objective is to control the inputs and outputs of a channel.

Meter:

Kind of a gauge or interface that presents the channel output.

I/O:

I/O is abbreviated as inputs/outputs on a mixer in this regards. The number and category of I/O will depend on the use of a mixer.

Now, let’s understand the scenario of live mixing.

Such a mixer is needed which is enough to handle the outputs needed to connect the mains, microphones, other devices that connect to it and monitor speakers. The devices that are a part of a recording process or signal chain must also be included while calculating I/O for studio mixers.

Such inputs/outputs include headphones, effects processors, monitor speakers, signal processors and other instruments as well that uses direct injection (DI) boxes to connect to the mixer.

Buses:

It can be understood as a circuit intersection where the outputs from different channels meet. The signal channels are routed to a specific bus or set of busses. The main mixer output to a recorder or a speaker by the master mix bus.

Auxiliary buses, often known as aux buses or aux sends, are usually fed by the channel’s volume controls with which they are connected and then send those signals through their own output jacks. This is called as post-fader sends which are used to send the mixes of monitor speakers, signals to headphones or effects processors.

Groups:

Several channels in a mixer often offer a group function that allows one to simultaneously process and control various channels. Its works are similar to that of sub-mixer that shares the coherent signal routing and processing and provides the ease in controlling master bus since a single fader is used to control all the channels.

Inserts:

External and add-on sound processors, such as equalizers and compressors, are connected with the help of a channel insert.

Direct Output:

These feed mixer’s preamplifiers output to recording systems and external sound interfaces.

Cue System:

Cue systems allow listening on the specified channels without affecting the mixer’s output. This usually allows the signal to listen either before fading manipulation or after.

Part 5. Why audio mixer software?

In the early days, analog audio mixers were the only option available to perform sounding mixing. But the rise of the era of the 21st century brings more opportunities for easy and optimized audio mixing by sound mixer software.

All you need is a configured laptop, audio mixer software, and merely a control surface to jump into this world while being within the budget!

This audio mixer software is easily available to do everything or even more than what a physical mixer could have done. Several sound mixer applications are available to start with basic sound mixing using your smartphones or even tablets.

For the sake of recording, software-based mixers allow easy integration with the virtual instruments, drum loops, samples, and several other additions in your productions. The use of advanced MIDI functions with a digital audio workstation (DAW) lets you enlighten with a whole new world of possibilities to elevate your sounds/music to the next level.

Final verdict: Have you decided on your audio mixer software?

The usability and optimality of a sound mixer online software depend solely on the extent of application, available resources, and OS compatibility.

But, it can be said without a doubt that Wondershare Filmora is the most user-friendly, with immense flexibility in terms of uses and compatibility. Its broad-scale usability and promising results make it outshine the most among other audio mixing software.

Benjamin Arango

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