WavePad
A budget audio editor from NCH that covers the basics on both Mac and Windows, fine for light editing but not a professional workhorse.
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WavePad is one of NCH Software's long list of budget audio and video tools, and it does what it says: basic waveform editing, trimming, simple effects, and noise reduction, on both Mac and Windows.
For someone just starting a podcast who wants to try editing without committing money, the free tier is enough to cut a first few episodes and see if the hobby sticks.
It shows its age and its budget-software roots, the effects are basic and the interface has that slightly dated NCH look shared across their whole product line.
If your show grows past two or three tracks with real production needs, you'll likely outgrow WavePad and move to Reaper or Studio One.
Sources for this review
- Official product website · Checked 2026-08-27
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