WesterAudio

What WesterAudio is

WesterAudio is a browser-based set of recording, collaboration, and mixing tools for podcasters and voice creators. The free plan includes Solo Superstar for recording a single track, Collab Crew for remote sessions with up to three people, and Mix Master for multitrack editing. Solo recordings can be downloaded as WAV or MP3 or sent to the mixer. Collab Crew lets participants record separately on their own devices using a four-character room code. Mix Master includes a multitrack timeline, parametric EQ, noise reduction, an effects rack, and export tools. It can stream a large WAV file from disk during editing or work with smaller sections, and it autosaves in the browser. Finished audio exports as WAV or MP3 for use with a podcast host. WesterAudio says it works in Chrome, Firefox, and Safari, and that recording can begin without an account. Its solo recording page says microphone audio is never stored. Full Mix Master editing requires a tablet or desktop. WesterAudio does not provide built-in RSS distribution or podcast publishing; exported files can be uploaded to hosts such as Spotify for Creators, Transistor, and Buzzsprout.

Who it suits

WesterAudio suits podcasters and voice creators who want browser-based recording and mixing, including remote sessions for up to three people. Full Mix Master editing is intended for tablet or desktop use.

Getting started

1. Open the WesterAudio website in Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.
2. Start recording without an account, as described on the homepage.
3. Use Solo Superstar for a single-track recording or Collab Crew for a session of up to three people.
4. Send a solo recording to Mix Master or open audio for multitrack editing.
5. Export the finished audio as WAV or MP3 for use with a podcast host.

Verdict

WesterAudio covers recording through editing and audio export in a browser, with separate tools for solo and small-group work. Users who need built-in podcast distribution will need to upload exported files to a podcast host.