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Audio Editors and Music Production

Download audio editing and music production software — FL Studio, Audacity, Adobe Audition. Free full versions.

Both straightforward audio editors such as Audacity and Adobe Audition, and full production environments such as FL Studio and Cubase. For trimming clips or cleaning up noise an editor is plenty — the production suites are far heavier.

How to choose from this category

  • Trimming and noise reduction — Audacity is free and light.
  • Full music production — FL Studio or Cubase, for MIDI and VST support.
  • Check VST3 support if you plan to add plugins.
  • An audio interface dramatically reduces recording latency.

Downloading and installing

Every page in this category follows the same shape: version and file size in the side panel, the download link and its mirror in the middle, and step-by-step install instructions below. If the file arrives as .rar or .zip, extract it with WinRAR or 7-Zip first — any archive password is shown in the download box.

If your antivirus objects during extraction, pause real-time protection, extract again, and switch it back on once the install has finished.

FAQ

What is the best free audio editor?
Audacity. It cuts, cleans up noise and converts formats, uses very little in the way of resources, and is translated into many languages.
FL Studio or Cubase?
FL Studio suits beat-making and electronic production through its step sequencer. Cubase is stronger for recording live instruments and precise mixing.
There is a delay when I record.
Lower the buffer size in audio settings and switch the driver to ASIO. On a machine with no dedicated interface, ASIO4ALL helps.