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Qtractor vs Wavosaur
Both stand on game audio editors. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Linux
Qtractor combines multitrack audio and MIDI work with extensive editing and plugin options for Linux. Prospective users should account for its Linux focus and the project's note that bugs remain.
Visit Qtractor Free plan Windows
Wavosaur combines file editing, recording, batch processing, plugin effects, and analysis in a free Windows executable. It is not a multitrack editor and does not list noise reduction.
Visit WavosaurThe facts
| Qtractor | Wavosaur | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Qtractor | Not published |
| Website | qtractor.org | wavosaur.com |
| On game audio editors | #9 of 31 | #14 of 31 |
Qtractor: what it does well
- Free and open-source under GPL version 2 or later
- Unlimited tracks, overlapping clips, and undo/redo
- Supports VST3, CLAP, LV2, and other plugin types
- Includes audio and MIDI editing and export tools
What to know first
- Linux desktop application
- Project notes that bugs remain
Wavosaur: what it does well
- Free audio editor for Windows.
- Batch processing works on entire folders.
- Loads VST plugins and recalls effect chains.
- Records from line-in or microphone input.
- Includes spectrum, sonogram, and oscilloscope analysis.
What to know first
- Windows-only; Ubuntu use requires Wine.
- No multitrack editing.
- No noise reduction.
- Listed download dates to May 20, 2023.
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