Wavosaur 1.0.6.0 - (free audio editor)

[FunkY]

Wavosaur free audio editor

Wavosaur is a free sound editor, audio editor, wav editor software for editing, processing and recording sounds, wav and mp3 files. Wavosaur has all the features to edit audio (cut, copy, paste, etc.) produce music loops, analyze, record, batch convert.
Wavosaur supports VST plugins, ASIO driver, multichannel wav files, real time effect processing.
The program has no installer and doesn't write in the registry. Use it as a free mp3 editor, for mastering, sound design. The Wavosaur freeware audio editor works on Windows 98, Windows XP and Windows Vista.
Go to the features page for an overview of the software.

Wavosaur features

General features

• Multiple Document Interface for working with many files in one session
• All classic editing functions : cut, copy, paste, paste mix, paste replace/insert, paste to new file, trim/crop, delete, undo.
• Many processing options: mute, channel convert (stereo->mono, mono->stereo), insert silence, change volume, normalize level, fade in/out, invert/flip, undo.
• Accurate waveform representation, fast zoom in/out, clean easy to use interface Right mouse to scroll/display context menu. Skinable editor look.

Advanced features

• Resample, bit-depth convert (8,16,24,32 bits), pitch shift, vocal removal, DC offset removing, auto-trim, silence remover, interpolate, auto detect region, crossfade loop, exporting multiple wav file from regions.
• Wavosaur can import, save and edit loop points & markers informations in wav files. Snap to zero-crossing.
• Batch processing : apply process/effect/VST effects to an entire folder.
• Export files as text for using in software such as Matlab, Excel or PSpice.

Audio capabilities

• ASIO support.
• Audio routing, multichannel support, audio output samplerate up to 192 KHz, 24 bits.
• Record from your soundcard input (line in, mic input). Real time resampling.
• Loads wav, mp3, aif, aiff, ogg vorbis, raw binary, au/snd, ADPCM Dialogic vox, Akai S1000 sample, Amiga 8svx & 16svx, wavpack.
• Support for multichannel wav, 8 bits, 16 bits, 24 bits, 32 bits PCM, 32 bits float, 64 bits float @ any samplerate.
• Import any binary files, export multiple files from markers. Export MP3 (support for lame encoder).
• Save loop points and markers information for using in software samplers.

VST processing

• Wavosaur provides a solid VST effect plugin support.
• You can chain VST effects in a virtual rack, save and recall your chains.
• You can tweak the effect and listen to the processed audio in real time.
• Wavosaur can load & save presets for VST effects.
• Wavosaur can display several VST GUI at one time.

Analysis features

• Detailed statistics : RMS power, min & max value per channel.
• Frequency analysis : 2D spectrum & 3D spectrum, sonogram.
• Real time oscilloscope for monitoring audio input and output.
• Synthesis features : waveform generator, frequency impulse train (useful for calibration and measurement) and frequency sweep.

Special features

• Volume enveloppe automation : multi point enveloppe editing.
• Slicing/auto-slice.
• Wavosaur commands can be triggered by an external MIDI controller : play, stop, record, rewind, fast forward, toggle windows, go to markers, go to start, control output volume.

Feel free to ask for features in the feature request forum.

02-jan-2012 version 1.0.6.0

+ batch processor has been entirely rewritten.
- subdirectories are now processed too

- RAM usage optimized
- Memory leak removed
- CPU usage improvements
+ minor bugfixes

+ VST:
- VST plugin compatibility improved
- Fixed crash with some VST plugins when scanning

- Popup menu added on time bar (right click) to change time format
- Resample check box memorized

Homepage and download (226 Kb)
http://www.wavosaur.com/

[Raymond]

Wow it's only 226KB and looks a bit like Nero Wave Editor.
Should be a great tool for chopping MP3 for ringtone use.