Audio Editing on the Mac

By Maldalain, 9 May, 2022

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macOS and Mac Apps

So I am working on audio book and have hired some guys to do the voice acting. I use Mac and I thought I can edit the audio file and add my own sound effects. My question is what app do you recommend to edit the file and how accessible is it? Basically the app has to support adding echoes and trimming and reducing any noise, so familiar audio editing stuff.
I appreciate any help.

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By Tristo on Saturday, May 28, 2022 - 00:35

I've used audacity a few years ago, and it was okay. You could select audio, cut, copy, and paste audio. I haven't used it for a few years though, but I think it will be okay for what you want to do. You can also record audio, import, and export audio.

By Jakob Rosin on Saturday, May 28, 2022 - 00:35

Reaper works perfectly on mac, check out reaperaccessibility.com
You can get good results with Logic Pro or ProTools as well. All of those are accessible.

By tyler chambliss on Saturday, May 28, 2022 - 00:35

Logic's fine, but not ideal for non music based audio editing. Reaper's great, would highly recommend it. Sound forge is ok, if you need to do some simple single track editing. Not a fan of audacity because it's features are limited compared to even GarageBand, complete waste of time. It doesn't even have plugin automation. Amadeus pro is cool, works great with VoiceOver, but would still use reaper any day. ProTools, well the only reason why I'd suggest it is if you have money to burn. Don't waste your money. anyone who tells you you can't do professional audio unless you're in ProTools is stuck in the 90s and is wrong. Reaper is cheaper and does everything you can do in ProTools in a more accessible way.

By Matthew Whitaker on Saturday, May 28, 2022 - 00:35

Totally use Reaper for editing.

By Bruce Harrell on Saturday, May 28, 2022 - 00:35

Logic Pro X is like a semi tractor trailer filled with shoeboxes, each one of which is stuffed with baseball cards, each card of which has a variety of different features offered by Logic Pro. Great for the professional, but it has a pretty big learning curve, especially for the rank beginner. Truly great software in its own way, though.

On the other hand, I have never tried Reaper. What is the learning curve, compared to Logic Pro. Anyone care to comment?

Also, anyone have tips for resources for studying Reaper?

Last, anyone use both Logic Pro and Reaper? If so, for what do you use each?

By Igna Triay on Saturday, May 28, 2022 - 00:35

I used protools and switched over to reaper. As others have said protools... Its good yes, however I wouldn't recommend it, given avid has discontinued protools first, and since now the only way you can buy it is a subscription. Granted the cheepest version of protools protools artist is only $10 per month, but still. I'd suggest using reaper, especially given its level of customization compared to most daws.
To the person who asked for resources to learn reaper, check out reaper accessibility wicky,
https://reaperaccessibility.com/index.php/Main_Page
Hope that helps.