Audio Software Buying Guide: Basic & Professional Music Software

This guide explains the different audio recording software, audio editing software, low cost software, along with video audio software to help you in your audio software decision. Check out this guide for CD/DVD burning software, Mac audio software, and professional audio software.

examples of different uses of audio software products
basic audio software
professional audio software


Audio Software	Roxio Toast	Roxio Easy Media Creator Suite	Adobe Soundbooth	Adobe Audition	Sony Acid Pro	Sony Sound Forge
SoftwareMedia Price	$95.00	$92.00	$197.00	$347.00	$299.00	$295.00
User	home user	home user	video editors without audio production background	musicians and audio specialists	musicians and audio specialists	professional digital audio production
Audio Recording Software
Audio Mixing Software
Audio Editing Software
Operating System	Mac OS X v10.4.8 or higher	Windows Vista, Windows XP	Microsoft Windows XP Pro or Home Edition with SP2 or Windows Vista (except Basic Edition)	Microsoft Windows XP Pro or Home Edition with SP2 or Windows Vista (except Basic Edition)	Windows 2000 (SP4) or XP	Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP, or Windows Vista

Examples of Different Uses of Audio Software Products

So you received an iPod or one of those hot new mobile phones over the holiday season. Now what do you do with it? That's easy - customize it and make it yours. Transfer your favorite music to it, so you can enjoy it on the go, whether on the bus, on the ski slopes, at the beach, or wherever you are.

Or maybe you have a toddler running around the house, who just loves to get their hands on your CDs. Don't worry if your favorite CDs end up scratched, broken, or missing. With CD/DVD burning software, it is easy to copy CDs so you have a back up ready in case of an unfortunate event.

Have a bunch of old LPs and cassette tapes just lying around collecting dust? Turn them into CDs and DVDs so you can listen to them in the car or wherever you have a CD or DVD player. By burning your music onto DVDs, you'll be able to enjoy up to 50 hours of music all on one disc.

Then there is the professional audio software. For those seriously looking at producing music, this is the software for you. These advanced audio software programs include a complete multi-track recording program, real audio tracks, automation, effects, and anything else that is needed by a music producer or other professional.

Basic Audio Software

These beginner friendly audio software programs will have you creating your own music mixes from your PC music library or from several CDs quick and easily and include audio DVD burning. Some software includes other features as well, such as photo or video capabilities.

Roxio Easy Media Creator Suite

Create your own music mixes (even from your old LPs and tapes), burn CDs, and create custom design labels for your discs. This audio DVD burning software lets you compile your music onto a DVD to enjoy 50 hours of music on one disc. With Roxio 9.0, you can create personalized ringtones for your mobile phone, and transfer music, photos, and video to an iPod, PSP, Mobile Phone or other portable device. You can also edit photos, create photo slideshows, calendars, and cards, along with edit and add special effects to your videos with this low cost software.

Roxio Toast 8.0 Titanium

This is a must-have in Mac audio software for users who are looking for CD/DVD burning software. With this low cost Mac software, you can produce high-quality audio mixes with Roxio Jam mastering tools and transfer your favorite TV shows to iPod, PSP, or DVD so you can watch them anywhere and anytime, with TiVoToGo transfers.

Professional Audio Software

For advanced audio recording, audio mixing, audio editing, and mastering, you'll want to take a closer look at Adobe Audition, Sony Acid Pro, and Sony Sound Forge. These audio software products are designed for musicians and other audio specialists.

If you don't have an audio production background, but need professional audio editing software, check out Adobe Soundbooth. Soundbooth is geared towards video editors, designers, and developers who need to accomplish everyday audio tasks but who don't want the complexity of other professional audio software.