#audio editors

[matut1ne]

Calling in voice actors!!!

We need audio! Including voice actors! Message us for a part in project M!!

[theatticmonologues]

We're looking for audio editors to join the team for season 2 of The Attic Monologues! This is a paid role with exact compensation depending on crowdfunding.

Find out more here.

[aniamra]

Open Source Audio/Visual Editors

I always find myself thinking about how frustrated I am there's a lot of open source projects for some things, and then just none for others and I wonder how that even happens.

For example, Blender is not JUST an open source CGI tool, but a contender for being on par with the likes of Maya. Krita is a bit more young and hasn't been able to quite reach some of the features Photoshop has, but it's certainly powerful in its own right, more time will just refine it and with any luck, start changing the industry like Blender has.

However, if your field is in Audio or visual and you want to find an open source competitor for FL Studio or Logic Pro, or a video editor as good as Adobe Premier or Vegas, I'm certain there are no staples that come to mind unless you're already deliberately looking for it like I am. Most of the options you'll find with a cursory search are either other varying levels of paid software, a handful of clunky, often questionable or bloated freemium, and that's it. I often wonder to myself, why is it, that audio and multi-media editing has for this long been largely untouched by open source initiatives? Why in the 2020's do those forms of media editing continue to be walled gardens?

Some might suggest just pirating the existing software but I feel like that dodges the real problem, and this has nothing to do with the 'morality' of pirating. The truth of the matter is, pirating software still continues to perpetuate the hold on the industry that software has. You're still elevating the proprietary file formats of that company, even if you're not directly giving them money. Just like how no matter how many alternatives we have to Photoshop, we're still kowtowing to it just by having it's PSDs be the only universal file format. Krita can make it's own open source file formats to support multi-layer styles and text layers, but unless all the other companies communicate with each other and accept the file format into their own libraries, it won't do anything. Business licenses will be the biggest contributor to money those companies make, and as long as their file formats are the standard they have an obligation to continue using the same software. It is my opinion that pirating the software just perpetuates this. And to be clear, this isn't a judgement to say you should or shouldn't, I genuinely do not care, but this is to say that pirating on it's own isn't really 'sticking it to the man' like some people think it is. It's a neutral act, it's neither productive or disruptive, but supporting open source initiatives, that will always make waves.

So all that rambling aside, I've done a little digging and there are some options, but they're still pretty small in size. But I'm hoping more awareness that the projects even exist will make people try them out and contribute/give it more traction.

Audio Editing

For those that don't make music this might not be something any one thinks of beyond small audio edits, but as a person that's started to think about dipping my toes into making music, all the software out there is prohibitively expensive. I had been hoping for an open source option to pop up for ages and I think I finally found one.

https://lmms.io/ This is the best I've found for a Digital Audio Workstation that's along the lines of FL Studio or Logic Pro, however I don't have enough personal experience with either of those to tell you if it's a decent alternative or not. But I am glad that it exists and I hope with support it does reach that point. But it means I have a means of being able to experiment and try out stuff for myself without having to rely in the hoops of pirating software.

https://ardour.org/ This seems to be a Digital Audio Workstation, but I can't tell if it's midi only or if it works with the same kind of audio libraries other programs do. But it still looks to be a supported option.

https://tenacityaudio.org/ This one might also be a good option but it feels closer to a competitor for Audacity than a full Digital Audio Workstation but in time it might change. But hey we can always use more free audio editors than just Audacity as much of a staple as it is.

Video Editing

In the realm of visual editors the only free ones I had known of previously were DaVinci Resolve and Hitfilm Express, and neither of these are open source. All they are is freemium editors, and I have been hunting for SOMETHING to use to edit videos that isn't the same freemium options and I finally ran into a couple.

https://kdenlive.org/en/ There is some notes about this one being possibly laggy and buggy but that seems to be a year ago. As with all things open source, new builds can often mean a world of difference.

https://www.shotcut.org/ Seems to be about the same as KDen, from what I could tell the features appeared to be on-par with one another. However it does have ads on the windows version unless you get it from Windows Store/Flathub/Snap Store so, take that as you will.

https://www.olivevideoeditor.org/ This looks to be brand new, as they are only just reaching their 0.2 version, but may be worth keeping an eye on.

https://natrongithub.github.io/ Unlike the other three, this is less a competitor for Premier and more like a competitor for After Effects. It specializes in effects editing and compositing. The above three programs are for your meat and potatoes structure of your video, Natron is for the polish after the fact.

Hopefully this may be useful for you, dear reader, but I know I'm certainly benefiting from finally having viable audio/visual editing options.

[shortsoftwarereviews]

Xrecode II for Windows Review

Xrecode II is now Xrecode III so this version has been discontinued I suggest. It is a program that is used to audio convert. Command Line makes it easy to edit audio and is fun for musicians or audio editors. It is a simple program and it is not for sale. The website is cheesy and does not encourage me to spend over $10 on this software unless I am up a creek without a paddle. Still seems like working software: Proceed with caution.

[michaelleawo-blog]

This article introduce 5 best free audio editor and teaches people how to edit audio with Leawo Music Recorder.

[izon9]

50+ Sites to Download Free Sound Effects for Almost Everything

50+ Sites to Download Free Sound Effects for Almost Everything

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[newsofnigeria-blog]

How To Start and Finance Your Audio And Music Business Online. - News Of Nigeria

In the audio and music business, Mastering is the term most generally used to refer to the process of making audio mix and prepare it for distribution. There are several considerations like unification of record sound, maintaining the consistency of the album and preparing for distribution. Read more at https://newsofnigeria.com/start-finance-audio-music-business-online/ For more Nigerian News,Visit NewsOfNigeria.com

[plotbubble]

Plot Bubble is looking for audio & video editors!

Our podcast community is looking for talented people who can help turn our show from an hour of meaningless rambling into pure podcast gold, just as our fearless editors do every week. We’re looking for people willing to dedicate just a few hours a week to be part of PB - some experience with an editing program (like Audacity) is preferred, but not necessary if you’re willing to learn!

Successful candidates will also have the chance to be part of some exciting new things in the coming seasons but please note this isn’t a casting call. We’re looking for people who want to exclusively edit, making this perfect for those of you who’ve asked if you can help out without actually being on the podcast.

This year we’re adding a new option: Video editors! In order to begin producing video content such as Let’s Plays or Behind-the-Scenes, we need talented and dedicated video editors to help produce more content to make Plot Bubble grow bigger and better with every week!

Send an email to our production manager Sam at [email protected] and we’ll be in touch. A demonstration of your ability is preferred but not required. After all, we aim to help people cultivate their skills! Also, be sure to share this with any audio and/or video wizards you know out there!