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Ardour Record, Edit, and Mix on Linux, macOS and Windows

Ardour
Free

Home: https://ardour.org

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  • #mixing
  • #mastering
  • #midi
  • #Open Source
  • #soundtrack editing

What is Ardour?

Ardour is a comprehensive digital audio workstation designed for audio engineers, musicians, soundtrack editors, and composers. It provides a versatile platform for recording, editing, and mixing audio and MIDI projects. The software features non-linear and non-destructive recording, supporting various file formats, bit depths, and sample rates.

The system offers unlimited undo/redo capabilities and allows advanced audio manipulation such as cutting, moving, stretching, and copying, within a single window. Ardour’s mixing capabilities include features such as mute, solo, fader, automate, EQ, dynamics, and support for hundreds of plugins, along with external control surfaces.

Features

  • Non-Linear Editing: Cut, move, stretch, copy, and more, with unlimited undo/redo.
  • Plugin Support: Compatible with AudioUnit, LV2, VST (v2 & v3), and LADSPA formats.
  • Signal Routing: Powerful anywhere-to-anywhere signal routing capabilities.
  • Transport Sync: Sync to MIDI timecode, LTC, JACK transport, and MIDI clock.
  • Video Timeline: Import and sync video, extract soundtracks, and lock audio-regions to video frames.

Use Cases

  • Recording and editing audio for music production.
  • Mixing and mastering audio projects.
  • Creating and editing soundtracks for film and video.
  • Composing music using audio and MIDI.
  • Podcast and radio production, offering ease of use and navigation
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