This utilitarian approach continues in the effects menus, which are grouped under Basic, Popular and Pro, each having a selection of progressively more detailed and hands-on effects. On the other hand, you may want to find the same tools in different tasks. This is to make it easier to navigate but could be an irritation to those who know what they want and where to look for it. If you find it a little bit overwhelming due to the sheer number of tabs and menus, don’t worry some of them are duplicated. For absolute beginners, this is a major boon. The videos are short, dealing with one function at a time making it very easy to learn the parts of the programme you need, depending on what it is you are doing. Although there is a lot happening on-screen, it’s not that hard to find things and there is a comprehensive set of video tutorials, available right from within the app. NCH’s sound editor interface is initially very attractive. Simple, versatile, and flexible, but needs some refining.Otherwise, you must purchase a license.WavePad’s efficient engine, keeps your files organized (Image credit: NCH Software) Of course, it should be noted that the WavePad is only available free of charge for home use for non-commercial purposes. You should agree that this is a pretty impressive set of functions for a free software solution. Also WavePad can work with files in a batch mode, allows to leave bookmarks for further editing, to make the spectral analysis, to restore records and even to carry out change of a voice. The player's functionality can be expanded at any time with VST plugin support. There are also normalization, amplification, reverse playback and reverberation functions. The WavePad has a noise reduction tool that can be used in both automatic and manual modes. The program supports most common audio formats: WAV, MP3, VOX, GSM, WMA, RealAudio, FLAC, AU, OGG. You can use it to record sound from external devices, trim and compose individual audio tracks, add all sorts of sound effects, and so on. WavePad is a simple free sound editor that is perfect for users who are working with similar programs for the first time.

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