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Audio Production: Online Audio Tools and Software

For students in audio production courses.

Online Audio Tools and More

Audacity
A free, open-source audio editor. For Windows, Mac, or Linux.
Audacity Tutorials
Print and video tutorials on how to use Audacity from Kent State
AudioTool
Free online music production studio
Mixpad
Free online multitrack recording software
Wavosaur
Online editing software

GarageBand
Mac application that allows you to create, record, and mix music
Zulu DJ Software
Free version of the Zulu mixing software. Available for Mac and Windows

Chrome MusicLab Experiments
A collection of visual hands-on music tools. Geared to education, but might help experimenting with different sounds
Sampulator
Web sequencer
Viktor
Online synthesizer
WebSynths
Web-based MIDI instrument

CC Mixter
Community music remixing site that features remixes and music samples licensed under Creative Common licenses
Free Music Archive
Allows users to find free music licensed under Creative Commons and royalty-free music for those with a small budget
Jamendo
Free streaming and royalty-free commercial music
Live Music Archive
Provides recordings of live concerts. Non-commercial use only
Storyblocks
Royalty-free music