Spek Alternatives

Spek is described as 'Helps to analyse your audio files by showing their spectrogram. Spek is free software available for Unix, Windows and Mac OS X' and is a popular app in the audio & music category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Spek for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Spek alternative is Tenacity, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Spek are REAPER, Ocenaudio, Adobe Audition and Cakewalk.

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  1. Tenacity icon

    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.

    88 Tenacity alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Dark 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.  Lossless Audio
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Support for VST Plugins
    10.  Support for MIDI

    Tenacity VS Spek

     

    • Tenacity is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Spek.

    • Tenacity is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Spek.

    • Tenacity is Free and Open SourceSpek is also Free and Open Source
    • Tenacity is Privacy focused and LightweightSpek is not according to our users
  2. REAPER icon

    REAPER

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    REAPER (Rapid Environment for Audio Production, Engineering, and Recording) is a digital audio workstation, MIDI sequencer and video editing software application created by Cockos. The current version is available for Microsoft Windows (XP and newer), macOS (10.5 and newer), and Linux.

    85 REAPER alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Default theme

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Audio Recording
    2.  Digital Audio Workstation
    3.  Support for VST Plugins
    4.  Support for scripting
    5.  MultiTrack
    6.  Support for MIDI
    7.  Extensive customisability
    8.  Portable
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Spectral editing
    11.  Multi Channel
    12.  Lossless Audio

    REAPER VS Spek

     

    • REAPER is the most popular Mac alternative to Spek.

    • REAPER is the most popular commercial alternative to Spek.

    • REAPER is Paid and ProprietarySpek is Free and Open Source
    • REAPER is Customizable and LightweightSpek 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.

    46 Ocenaudio alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Ocenaudio version 3.7.19 running on Windows with an audio file open.

    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 VS Spek

     
    Comments about Ocenaudio as an Alternative to Spek
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    Positive •Jul 7, 2020
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    Easiest and fasted alternative for Spek, works great on Mac!

    Guest
    Positive •Feb 14, 2019
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    Ocenaudio is able to analyse high quality audio files, where some other tools have their limitations. Also, it's very easy to use, with a user friendly interface.

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    • Ocenaudio is Free and ProprietarySpek is Free and Open Source
    • Ocenaudio is LightweightSpek is not according to our users
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    Adobe Audition

    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 recor...

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    Adobe Audition

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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.

    95 Adobe Audition alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    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

    Adobe Audition VS Spek

     
    Comments about Adobe Audition as an Alternative to Spek
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    Negative •Oct 12, 2015
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    audition is a full studio, spek is just an analyzer

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    • This alternative is disputed. Adobe Audition is a legitimate Spek alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Adobe Audition is Paid and ProprietarySpek is Free and Open Source
  7. Cakewalk icon

    Cakewalk

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    Cakewalk, formerly SONAR, is a comprehensive audio software for music composition, audio recording, editing, mixing and mastering. It features a full suite of high quality audio and MIDI effects and instruments and composition tools ranging from drum sequencer and piano roll...

    113 Cakewalk alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SG flagSingapore

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Cakewalk screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Support for MIDI
    4.  Multitrack editing
    5.  Step Sequencer
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Virtual Instrument
    9.  Music Looper
    10.  Lossless Audio
    11.  Music Sequencer
    12.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Cakewalk VS Spek

     
  8. Audio Hijack icon

    Audio Hijack

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    Capture audio seamlessly. Audio Hijack supports macOS for recording from applications like iTunes and Skype, and devices like microphones. It features customizable effects, real-time monitoring, and various save formats with scheduled recordings and a drag-and-drop interface.

    26 Audio Hijack alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Audio Hijack Features

    1.  Lossless Audio
    2.  Support for VST Plugins
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Virtual Audio Cable
    6.  Record off sound card
    7.  Real time editing

    Audio Hijack VS Spek

     
  10. Sound Forge icon

    Sound Forge

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    Innovative audio editing suite offering real-time visualization, high-fidelity recording up to 384 kHz, ideal for podcast creation, sound design, and restoration, with versatile tools and sophisticated plugins, including Steinberg SpectraLayers Pro 10 and Melodyne essential for professional use.

    65 Sound Forge alternatives

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    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Sound Forge Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Batch Editing
    3.  Lossless Audio
    4.  Hardware Accelerated
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Support for VST Plugins
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Music Mastering

    Sound Forge VS Spek

     
  11. Wavacity icon

    Wavacity

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    Wavacity is derived from the open source Audacity and modified to run in the web browser.

    52 Wavacity alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Wavacity screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest update to the project is from July 2023. A lot of features do not work on the website (generate, many effects etc.)https://github.com/ahilss/wavacity/commit/38ba56b96df2ba8265fcd471465c82842340da7d

    Wavacity Features

    1.  Support for MIDI

    Wavacity VS Spek

     

    • Wavacity is the most popular Web-based alternative to Spek.

    • Wavacity is Free and Open SourceSpek is also Free and Open Source
  12. DaVinci Resolve Fairlight icon

    DaVinci Resolve Fairlight

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    Every track includes real time equalization and dynamics processing to sweeten and fine tune your mix. This is in addition to your six real time track effects, making Fairlight far more powerful than other digital audio workstation software!

    12 DaVinci Resolve Fairlight alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    DaVinci Resolve Fairlight screenshot 1

    DaVinci Resolve Fairlight Features

    1.  MultiTrack
    2.  Sound Effects
    3.  Mix Music

    DaVinci Resolve Fairlight VS Spek

     
  13. WavePad icon

    WavePad

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    Comprehensive audio editing software for Windows and macOS, offering recording, editing tools like cut, copy, paste, effects, batch processing, file format support, integration with MixPad, spectral analysis, text-to-speech, and audio restoration. Export to video or audio.

    54 WavePad alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    WavePad Audio and Music Editor Main Screen

    WavePad Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Non Destructive Editing
    3.  Text to Speech
    4.  Support for VST Plugins
    5.  Noise Reduction
    6.  OGG

    WavePad VS Spek

     

    • WavePad is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Spek.

    • WavePad is Freemium and ProprietarySpek is Free and Open Source
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    GoldWave

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    GoldWave is a highly rated, professional digital audio editor that turns your computer or mobile device into a recording studio at your finger tips.

    49 GoldWave alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    GoldWave screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Lossless Audio
    4.  Support for MIDI
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Batch Editing
    8.  Hardware Accelerated
    9.  Live Performance

    GoldWave VS Spek

     
  15. Radium icon

    Radium

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    Radium is a music editor with a new type of interface.

    72 Radium alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Radium 6

    Radium Features

    1.  Music Sequencer
    2.  Support for VST Plugins
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Piano Roll
    5.  Modular System

    Radium VS Spek

     
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