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Sound Studio

Version 4.10.1

Robust audio recording and editing tool.

3.3
Based on 66 user ratesRead reviews & comments
$49.99
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Sound Studio overview

Sound Studio lets you easily record and professionally edit audio on your Mac. Easily rip vinyls and digitize cassette tapes, or record lectures and voice memos. Prepare for live shows with live effect processing and level tweaking, then record it all with performance recording capabilities.

Any audio project, completed with ease
  • Expansive compatibility. Record your work as an MP3 or AAC M4A file. Edit and export audio in several formats including AIFF and WAV.
  • Creative effects. Layer several effects like delay, reverb, chorus, or flanger filters, then tweak levels or EQ settings.
  • Multi-track support. Record live audio alongside multiple tracks of studio-added sounds.

What’s new in version 4.10.1

Updated on Mar 26 2022

  • Changed time readouts to use monospace digits.
  • Fixed bug where the progress save window would get stuck.
  • Fixed bug where changing the background color would not immediately update the main windows.
  • Fixed bugs related to the user interface, including fixing where text would overlap images on certain buttons.
  • Other under-the-hood updates and improvements.

Information

License

Demo

Size

17 MB

Developer’s website

https://felttip.com/ss/

Downloads

168266

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • macOS 10.14 or later
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nedrdon2
nedrdon2
Oct 4 2020
4.9.6
5.0
Oct 4 2020
5.0
Version: 4.9.6
've been using this as my main audio editor along with Logic Pro X for years
4ryca09
4ryca09
Dec 31 2019
4.9.4
5.0
Dec 31 2019
5.0
Version: 4.9.4
Been using it all my life; still one of the best for Mac. :-)
ocean442
ocean442
Nov 15 2019
4.9.4
4.0
Nov 15 2019
4.0
Version: 4.9.4
I've been using this as my main audio editor along with Logic Pro X for years; never failed me!
Bento de Espinosa
Bento de Espinosa
Aug 22 2019
4.9.1
5.0
Aug 22 2019
5.0
Version: 4.9.1
I have been using Sound Studio for 20 years. It is wonderful!
Aargl
Aargl
Jun 28 2019
4.8.16
0.0
Jun 28 2019
0.0
Version: 4.8.16
I can't write a proper review, as Amadeus is still my favourite, but there's one function that I can't find anywhere else: the frequency generator by note (i.e. choosing a note on a keyboard). Great!
Atalantia
Atalantia
May 5 2018
4.8.13
1.5
May 5 2018
1.5
Version: 4.8.13
Doesn't open flac. Splash screen says Sound Studio can't open files in Free Lossless Audio Codec-Format.
Edeerly
Edeerly
Nov 25 2016
4.8.5
5.0
Nov 25 2016
5.0
Version: 4.8.5
I've been using this app for years and it continues to work well for my needs, as a lightweight editor. I prefer the simple interface in Sound Studio to the competition, which at times fails to use musical metaphors in their UI, needlessly overcomplicating the user experience.
Kg5na
Kg5na
Sep 21 2016
4.8.2
0.5
Sep 21 2016
0.5
Version: 4.8.2
DOES NOT WORK
Bento de Espinosa
Bento de Espinosa
Sep 3 2015
4.7.8
5.0
Sep 3 2015
5.0
Version: 4.7.8
I have been using Sound Studio for ages and it still is the best lightweight but powerful sound editor out there!
kinku2002
kinku2002
Jan 30 2015
4.7.7
4.0
Jan 30 2015
4.0
Version: 4.7.7
What happened to 'change bit rate' in the pull down menu? Now Sample rate is duplicated-one on the interface and one in the pull down menu where CBR used to be
Hawke5501
Hawke5501
Jan 8 2015
4.7.7
0.0
Jan 8 2015
0.0
Version: 4.7.7
I have used this program since version 1 and never had a problem. As of update 4.7.7 I am unable to download the program from MacUpdate or the Sound Studio site. I have contacted the developer with out a positive solution. Is any one else having problems downloading UpDate 4.7.7 ?
Hawke5501
Hawke5501
Jan 8 2015
4.7.7
0.0
Jan 8 2015
0.0
Version: 4.7.7
I have used this program since version 1 and never had a problem. As of update 4.7.7 I am unable to download the program from MacUpdate or the Sound Studio site. I have contacted the developer with out a positive solution. Is any one else having problems downloading UpDate 4.7.7 ?
Landmark99
Landmark99
Dec 19 2014
4.7.5
0.0
Dec 19 2014
0.0
Version: 4.7.5
I really like the interface and simplicity of what I see so far. But I have three issues, one of which would be a deal breaker for me. I use this kind of software primarily to put together radio segments such as interviews and arts reporting. Here are the three things I don't see yet, compared with Audacity:

1. There's no way to import a sound file into an already open project; you must open a separate project, then cut and paste into it.

2. No Auto Duck filter.

3. (This is the deal-breaker for me.) There is no easy way to fade up a portion of a file from a non-silent point. You can use Fade Out Special to fade down to a less than 100% volume, but I don't see how you can use that to fade up from a given volume to greater than 100% of your starting sound volume.
Bento de Espinosa
Bento de Espinosa
Oct 1 2014
4.7.0
5.0
Oct 1 2014
5.0
Version: 4.7.0
More elegant, MUCH faster and a bit more intuitive than Amadeus Pro!
jessica@jessicawilliams-com
jessica@jessicawilliams-com
Jan 16 2014
4.6.10
0.5
Jan 16 2014
0.5
Version: 4.6.10
Can I get away with saying that someone is asleep at the switch here? I mean, versions come out like eggs out of chickens, with brand new bugs, while old bugs are fixed . . . sometimes. Hawke, you may be right about it being the same designer, but I think he may be on vacation. I'm happy with Audition 6.
Vsopat
Vsopat
Jan 16 2014
4.6.10
3.5
Jan 16 2014
3.5
Version: 4.6.10
I've got problems with 4.6.8 - 4.6.9. Once : Applying a plugin noise reducer on a selected part, it quite cancels this selected part instead of reduce noise. 4.6.10 little bit better but the same problem remain. I hope an update witch correct that.
Jessicajazz
Jessicajazz
Dec 9 2013
4.6.8
0.0
Dec 9 2013
0.0
Version: 4.6.8
I won't rate this. It was a great little tool before FeltTip. I downloaded 4.6.7 and nothing worked on it, plus it overwrote my old version. I was inadvertently charged two (2!) times for it. Yes, it was on the AppStore. Avoid that version. This version may work, but I managed to roll back to an earlier, more stable version using Time Machine. That's my 2 cents. Actually, that's my 60+ dollars, but I wasn't paying attention, I suppose. No blame. I don't however, believe that these new owners know terribly much about software. The interface was never great, but now . . . fail.
onlyuser
onlyuser
Sep 13 2013
4.6.5
4.0
Sep 13 2013
4.0
Version: 4.6.5
My experiences with Sound Studio are very good. Handling is fine and it has all the features (including support for AppleScript) I need for recording. Also support ist very helpful.
Stef-Vandenabele
Stef-Vandenabele
May 9 2013
4.6.2
1.5
May 9 2013
1.5
Version: 4.6.2
Sound Studio is awful! Really, it is painfully slow in UI updating, zooming is slow, it crash heavy and the GUI is insanely bad thought-out. I just cannot believe this app is marked as a a 'Hot App'. Its really not a good one. I highly recommend someone at MU does take a closer look at Triumph. Its way better!
Filchescat
Filchescat
May 7 2013
4.6.2
0.0
May 7 2013
0.0
Version: 4.6.2
Software publisher said the Apple Store will not let them offer upgrade pricing for earlier purchasers. All the same price no matter what. Just buy it again and give us some dinero. Really? Try Amadeus. No upgrade / update problems there and it works just fine.
firewall00110-1
firewall00110-1
May 5 2023
4.10.1
2.0
May 5 2023
2.0
Version: 4.10.1
Dolphinboy2u
Dolphinboy2u
Dec 22 2021
4.9.6
5.0
Dec 22 2021
5.0
Version: 4.9.6
nedrdon2
nedrdon2
Oct 4 2020
5.0
Oct 4 2020
5.0
Version: null
4ryca09
4ryca09
Dec 31 2019
5.0
Dec 31 2019
5.0
Version: null
ocean442
ocean442
Nov 15 2019
4.0
Nov 15 2019
4.0
Version: null
Bento de Espinosa
Bento de Espinosa
Aug 22 2019
5.0
Aug 22 2019
5.0
Version: null
Atalantia
Atalantia
May 5 2018
1.5
May 5 2018
1.5
Version: null
Faceman
Faceman
Aug 21 2017
0.5
Aug 21 2017
0.5
Version: null
Edeerly
Edeerly
Nov 25 2016
5.0
Nov 25 2016
5.0
Version: null
Kg5na
Kg5na
Sep 21 2016
0.5
Sep 21 2016
0.5
Version: null
Telrandy
Telrandy
May 20 2015
3.0
May 20 2015
3.0
Version: null
kinku2002
kinku2002
Jan 30 2015
4.0
Jan 30 2015
4.0
Version: null
Shallowp
Shallowp
Jun 25 2014
2.0
Jun 25 2014
2.0
Version: null
Vsopat
Vsopat
Jan 16 2014
3.5
Jan 16 2014
3.5
Version: null
TokyoMind
TokyoMind
Oct 24 2013
4.0
Oct 24 2013
4.0
Version: null
Hervé-5
Hervé-5
Oct 15 2013
3.5
Oct 15 2013
3.5
Version: null
onlyuser
onlyuser
Sep 13 2013
4.0
Sep 13 2013
4.0
Version: null
Klomp
Klomp
Jun 16 2013
2.0
Jun 16 2013
2.0
Version: null
Bcraig
Bcraig
May 16 2013
3.5
May 16 2013
3.5
Version: null
Stef-Vandenabele
Stef-Vandenabele
May 9 2013
1.5
May 9 2013
1.5
Version: null
Masterminter
Masterminter
May 7 2013
1.5
May 7 2013
1.5
Version: null
jessica@jessicawilliams-com
Feb 28 2013
0.5
Version: null
Griffinx
Griffinx
Dec 6 2012
5.0
Dec 6 2012
5.0
Version: null
Mkitos
Mkitos
Nov 2 2012
5.0
Nov 2 2012
5.0
Version: null
Fig
Fig
Oct 27 2012
0.5
Oct 27 2012
0.5
Version: null
WisdomL0RD
WisdomL0RD
Sep 4 2012
2.0
Sep 4 2012
2.0
Version: null
Newhavener
Newhavener
Aug 18 2012
2.0
Aug 18 2012
2.0
Version: null
Stefx
Stefx
Apr 24 2012
4.0
Apr 24 2012
4.0
Version: null
John-Brown
John-Brown
Mar 12 2012
4.0
Mar 12 2012
4.0
Version: null
Calmeforet
Calmeforet
Feb 8 2012
3.0
Feb 8 2012
3.0
Version: null
Mortem
Mortem
Dec 23 2011
4.5
Dec 23 2011
4.5
Version: null
Number6
Number6
Dec 13 2011
5.0
Dec 13 2011
5.0
Version: null
Smartmac
Smartmac
Nov 29 2011
5.0
Nov 29 2011
5.0
Version: null
Chrislyons
Chrislyons
Sep 14 2011
0.5
Sep 14 2011
0.5
Version: null
Cwchester
Cwchester
Sep 12 2011
4.5
Sep 12 2011
4.5
Version: null
DonkeyKong
DonkeyKong
Jul 26 2011
3.0
Jul 26 2011
3.0
Version: null
Emile-b
Emile-b
Jul 26 2011
5.0
Jul 26 2011
5.0
Version: null
npbiz
npbiz
Jul 11 2011
5.0
Jul 11 2011
5.0
Version: null
sam-wheat
sam-wheat
Jun 8 2011
3.5
Jun 8 2011
3.5
Version: null
David-Harrison
David-Harrison
May 6 2011
3.5
May 6 2011
3.5
Version: null
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