Cakewalk AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Audio Editors

The best Audio Editor alternative to Cakewalk is Audacity, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Cakewalk and loads of them are Audio Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Audio Editor alternatives to Cakewalk are Tenacity, FL Studio, Ocenaudio and Ardour.

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  1. Audacity icon
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    Audacity

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    Audacity, a free open-source multi-track editor, enables high-quality audio processing across platforms. Supports diverse formats, plugins, and scripting languages, offering robust features like batching, visual tools, and accessibility.

    130 Audacity alternatives
    Editing Audio

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • LAME
    Audacity 2.2.0 in default Light theme running on Windows 10
    Recording with Audacity 2.2.0 in Dark theme on Windows 10
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    Audacity 2.2.0 MIDI playback running on macOS

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Multitrack editing
    2.  Audio Recording
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Mix Music
    5.  Portable
    6.  Remove Noise
    7.  Track editing
    8.  Noise Reduction
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Music Recording
    11.  Support for VST Plugins
    12.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    Audacity iconCakewalk Icon

    Audacity VS Cakewalk

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    Comments about Audacity as an Alternative to Cakewalk
     
    Guest

    audacity is sound editor, sonar is daw

    Negative comment •Feb 1, 2018
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    Guest

    It's not a DAW, but an audio editor

    Negative comment •Apr 4, 2020
    1
    sedeti

    Audacity is just 'audio editor

    Negative comment •Sep 21, 2021
    0
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    • Some users think Audacity is a great Cakewalk alternative, some don't.

    • Audacity is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Cakewalk.

    • Audacity is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Cakewalk.

    • Audacity is Free and Open SourceCakewalk is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Audacity is LightweightCakewalk is not according to our users
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    Tenacity

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    Tenacity is an easy-to-use, privacy-friendly, FLOSS, cross-platform multi-track audio editor/recorder for Windows, macOS, Linux and other operating systems.

    87 Tenacity alternatives
    Dark mode

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Light mode

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Audio Recording
    3.  Remove Noise
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Mix Music
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Support for VST Plugins
    8.  Dark Mode
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  4. FL Studio icon
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    FL Studio

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    A complete digital audio workstation featuring professional music creation tools for mixing, mastering, editing, and sequencing. It includes a responsive piano roll sequencer, lifetime license updates, visualizer plugins for video creation, and multi-touch support for advanced graphical interface navigation.

    92 FL Studio alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    FL Studio screenshot 1
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    FL Studio screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Audio Recording
    3.  Digital Audio Workstation
    4.  Voice Recording
    5.  Piano Roll
    6.  Synth rack
    7.  MIDI Keyboard Input
    8.  Visualize Music
    9.  Drum matrix editing
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Live Performance
    12.  Noise Reduction
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    • Most users think FL Studio is a great Cakewalk alternative.

    • FL Studio is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Cakewalk.

    • FL Studio is Paid and ProprietaryCakewalk is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • FL Studio is LightweightCakewalk is not according to our users
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    Ocenaudio

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    Ocenaudio is a cross-platform, easy to use, fast and functional audio editor. It is the ideal software for people who need to edit and analyze audio files without complications. ocenaudio also has powerful features that will please more advanced users.

    45 Ocenaudio alternatives
    Ocenaudio version 3.7.19 running on Windows with an audio file open.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Ocenaudio version 3.7.19 running on Windows with no file open.
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    audio screenshot

    Properties

    1.  User friendly
    2.  Intuitive Interface
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for VST Plugins
    3.  Portable
    4.  Spectrogram view
    5.  Native application
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  File Tagging
    9.  Multiple files
    10.  Specific for 64-Bit
    11.  Support for Hotkeys
    12.  Multi-selection
    Ocenaudio iconCakewalk Icon

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    Comments about Ocenaudio as an Alternative to Cakewalk
     
    sedeti

    Oceanaudio is just an audio editor

    Negative comment •Sep 21, 2021
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    • Ocenaudio is Free and ProprietaryCakewalk is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Ocenaudio is LightweightCakewalk is not according to our users
  7. Ardour icon
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    Ardour

     226 likes
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    Ardour is a hard disk recorder and digital audio workstation application. Record, edit, and mix on Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows.

    88 Ardour alternatives
    Ardour 6

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Ardour with a custom theme
    main window + mixer
    +8
    MIDI tracks

    Top Ardour Features

    1.  Multitrack editing
    2.  Audio Recording
    3.  Mix Music
    4.  Digital Audio Workstation
    5.  Non Destructive Editing
    6.  Support for VST Plugins
    7.  Music Sequencer
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Lossless Audio
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Virtual Instrument
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  8. Ableton Live icon
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    Ableton Live

     200 likes
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    Music software facilitating idea creation, editing, and performance with Arrangement and Session Views. Enhanced interfaces, improved waveforms, and great EQs provide intuitive and detailed music-making for studio and stage experiences.

    82 Ableton Live alternatives
    Ableton Live screenshot 1

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Ableton Live screenshot 1
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    +5
    Ableton Live 10

    Top Ableton Live Features

    1.  Digital Audio Workstation
    2.  Live Performance
    3.  Support for VST Plugins
    4.  Virtual Instrument
    5.  Audio Recording
    6.  Music Sequencer
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Support for MIDI
    12.  Batch Editing
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  10. Adobe Audition icon
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    Adobe Audition

     180 likes
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    A comprehensive audio editing suite designed for commercial use with features like post-production refinement, video and podcast editing capabilities, minus composition tools. Equipped with Waveform and Multitrack modes for recording and editing, with new Clip and Session Markers.

    93 Adobe Audition alternatives
    Adobe Audition screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Adobe Audition screenshot 1

    Top Adobe Audition Features

    1.  Spectral editing
    2.  Waveform Seekbar
    3.  Audio restoration
    4.  MultiTrack
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Support for VST Plugins
    7.  Virtual Instrument
    8.  Music Looper
    9.  Lossless Audio
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Multiple metering standards
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  11. Bitwig Studio icon
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    Bitwig Studio

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    Bitwig Studio is a multi-platform music-creation system for production, performance and DJing, with a focus on flexible editing tools and a super-fast workflow.

    49 Bitwig Studio alternatives
    Bitwig Studio screenshot 1

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Bitwig Studio screenshot 1
    Bitwig Studio screenshot 2
    +3
    Bitwig Studio screenshot 3

    Top Bitwig Studio Features

    1.  Live Performance
    2.  Modular System
    3.  Multiplatform
    4.  Digital Audio Workstation
    5.  Grid layout
    6.  Support for VST Plugins
    7.  Piano Roll
    8.  Music Sequencer
    9.  Support for MIDI
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Music Looper
    12.  Support for scripting
    Bitwig Studio iconCakewalk Icon

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  12. Bespoke Synth icon
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    Bespoke Synth

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    Bespoke is a software modular synthesizer. It contains a bunch of modules, which you can connect together to create sounds.

    75 Bespoke Synth alternatives
    Bespoke Synth screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Bespoke Synth screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Modular connections
    2.  Synthesizer
    3.  Virtual Instrument
    4.  Node Based
    5.  Music Looper
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Music Sequencer
    8.  Support for MIDI
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Music Recording
    12.  Mix Music
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  13. Logic Pro icon
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    Logic Pro

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    Comprehensive studio app offering advanced DAW and MIDI tools, a creative interface, powerful software instruments, plugins like Beat Breaker, full mixer capabilities, and seamless integration with Mac and iPad for professional-sounding mixes.

    81 Logic Pro alternatives
    Logic Pro screenshot 1

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
    Logic Pro screenshot 1
    Logic Pro screenshot 2
    +7
    Logic Pro screenshot 3

    Logic Pro Features

    1.  Audio Recording
    2.  Synthesizer
    3.  Piano Roll
    4.  Mix Music
    5.  Music Sequencer
    6.  Music Recording
    7.  Support for MIDI
    8.  Support for VST Plugins
    9.  Record Tracks
    10.  Loop Library
    Logic Pro iconCakewalk Icon

    Logic Pro VS Cakewalk

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    Comments about Logic Pro as an Alternative to Cakewalk
     
    anakin777

    Logic was my first DAW. Lots of thing has changes since the Atari version but it's still powerful, professional, unlimited

    Positive comment •Nov 1, 2022
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    • Most users think Logic Pro is a great Cakewalk alternative.

    • Logic Pro is Paid and ProprietaryCakewalk is Free Personal and Proprietary
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