Wavosaur free Audio Editor with VST support
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. You can 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.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.
- 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, raw binary, au/snd, ADPCM Dialogic vox, Akai S1000 sample, Amiga 8svx & 16svx
- 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).
Special features:
- Volume enveloppe automation : multi point enveloppe editing.
- 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.
Editor screen & functionalities:Audio editing, spectrum analysis, VST rack and other tools, this section shows you screenshots from the differents windows of the Wavosaur free audio editor.
- Wavosaur free audio editor main view
The editor view lets you visualize a faithful representation of your audio files, without graphic aliasing.
- Wavosaur multiple document view
You can edit multiple documents in one session, copy from one file to another, paste in new file.
- Wavosaur spectrum analysis window
You can display the spectrum of an audio selection, this graph lets you visualize the frequency distribution.
- Spectrum comparison in Wavosaur
Frequency spectrum views can be memorized. Several display options are avalaible.
- 3D Spectrum analysis
In this window you can see a tri dimensional view representing the amplitude/frequency/time distribution
- 3D Spectrum view
You can rotate the view on the three axis with your keyboard.
- Sonogram view in Wavosaur
This window displays a black&white sonogram of the selected audio part
- The VST Rack plugin window
In this simple window, you can chain the VST effect plugins and selec/load/savet presets and chains..References: http://www.wavosaur.com/
With the arrival of his fifth proper studio album, Dutch-born musician, producer and remixer JUNKIE XLBooming Back At You (Tom Holkenborg) has crafted a disc that not only builds on his beloved back catalog but also builds a bridge with today’s vibrant new school of dance-rock music. Due out March 11, 2008, will be released as the first offering from Artwerk Music“the record label started by Electronic Arts (EA) in conjunction with Nettwerk Music Group. “In the past, I always made conceptual records or tried to find a theme. But I’m such an energetic performer, very upbeat, and I wanted to capture that,” states Junkie XL. “This album throws that vibe right back at the fans.” The album’s first single is “More,” the lead track from the EA game Need For Speed Pro Street TM featuring Lauren Rocket, front-woman for emerging LA all-girl rock outfit Rocket which has been dazzling dance floors around the world. Other songs on the album include: “Cities In Dust,” a cover of Siouxsie & the Banshees modern rock classic also with vocals by Lauren Rocket; “Booming Right At You” which features Tommy Vext (who sings in Divine Heresy with ex-Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares) and utilizes a snippet of Stetsasonic’s 1988 hip-hop classic “DBC Let The Music Play” to make the track uplifting and soulful as it is inventive; and “1967 Poem,” a hard-slamming dance floor burner produced in collaboration with Hollywood superstar DJ and Dim Mak label maverick Steve Aoki.On Booming Back At You, Junkie has also found joy by partnering with young up-and-coming talents like Rocket, Vext and Electrocute vocalist Nicole Morier, who has three co-writing credits and had a significant role in shaping the disc. Of her sultry delivery to the jazzy, gritty “Mad Pursuit,” Junkie says, “Nicole did such a wonderful job on it. And it gives the record a different energy than it might otherwise possess. It reminds me of something that should be in a Tarantino film.” There’s also the ground-quaking “Clash” which seems like the ideal tune to supplant Gary Glitter’s “Rock & Roll Part II” at sporting events; a instantly catchy pop song “Not Enough” (which features vocals by Gus Seyffert); the direct, irresistible melody “New Toy”; and the funky “Stump” “which boasts a hook built around 1950’s film dialogue.The prolific, Venice, California-based Holkenborg’s solo efforts also include 1998’s Saturday Teenage Kick, 2000’s Big Sounds of the Drags, 2003’s Radio JXL: A Broadcast from the Computer Hell Cabin and 2006’s Today. Radio JXL: A Broadcast from the Computer Hell Cabin included collaborations with Depeche Mode’s Dave Gahan, Gary Numan, Robert Smith from The Cure, and Public Enemy’s Chuck D. and featured his breakthrough collaboration with the late Elvis 
Presley. When he reworked The King’s moderately successful 1968 single “A Little Less Conversation” for a 2002 Nike World Cup Commercial, the updated version unexpectedly catapulted Junkie into the spotlight. The song became a #1 hit in more than 20 countries.An electronic music jack-of-all-trades, Junkie XL has established himself as a world famous club remixer who has turned out epic takes on tracks by the likes of Britney Spears (most recently his remix of “Gimme More” appears on her album Blackout), Coldplay, Justin Timberlake, Scissor Sisters, Rammstein, the aforementioned Fear Factory, Bloc Party, Sarah McLachlan and Avril Lavigne. He also keeps extremely busy creating the music for video games contributing music to “The Sims 2: Nightlife,” Xbox games “Forza Motorsport” and “Quantum Redshift,” as well as Electronic Art’s “Burnout,” “SSX Blur” and “Need For Speed” series.An extension of that affiliation, Booming Back at You marks a new partnership with Artwerk, the record label started by Electronic Arts in conjunction with Nettwerk Music Group. Although the video game scoring and record deals don’t technically intertwine and the respective companies are separate, Junkie says he is ecstatic to be working for EA and Artwerk. “It’s such a forward thinking arrangement,” he says. “These guys are way more advanced and ahead of the game when it comes to thinking about what you can use music for these days. Aside from gaming, there’s digital distribution, and just thinking how to market and approach getting my music out there in an untraditional way.”The complete track listing for “Booming Back At You” is:1. Booming Right At You
Martino Cultured Girl (remixes)Iwanai
Genetix Screwface CityShines Rec.
DJ: PANOS BAffiliation: MotionFM (owner)Country: Greece/Canada
Shannon Harris Kinetic Energy Urbanicity
Gene King feat. Sacha ChangesShelter
Soul Oasis pres Nef Nunez Lifted Soul EPCyberjamz
Uros Umek is internationally acclaimed deejay and music producer from Slovenia, seducing the masses with his own music blend for more than a decade. Always on the look for new sounds and determined to challenge every existing cliché in music industry, he managed to define his own vision of vanguard techno. Sure, this would not happen without the support of his loyal peers who’ve joined him on the production platforms such as Recycled Loops, Consumer Recreation and Astrodisco, with which they defined “Slovenian techno sound” and successfully it as an important driving force on the global club scene. He started his journey to the stardome as an excellent athlete, running between two baskets, but it was Euterpe the Muse of music and poetry that paved Umek’s life-path. She got him totally unprepared, seduced him with no further notice, so he had no chance of getting out of her treads. He devoted his life, his heart, all of his passion and energy, to the sounds he discovered as a teenager. Pioneering the genre he became one of its most appreciated ambassadors with faithful worldwide audience simply known as The Father (of Slovenian techno).Sleeping on past achievements was never Umek’s thing. So it’s nosurprise he decided for complete renovation of his sound and live set performance though being steady member of Top 100 DJ lists for almost a decade. The year 2007 marks beginning of a new chapter in his music career. After spending enormous amount of time and artistic energy bringing his characteristic sound to the whole new level, he presented new international music therapy called 1605 ” Sixteenofive. No doubt this was a very risky move. But it was the only way for him to stay on top of the game. And it seems he made the right decision at the crucial time: the response to his new vision of electronic dance music from his peers, critics, media and most importantly his fans is great and his production is supported by some top names in the industry.
mK: Why people call you “Votter” in Slovenia?
mK: What’s your favorite piece of studio gear?
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Miss Kittin is set to release her 2nd solo album “BatBox” in January ‘08 and its first single “Kittin Is High” in November ‘07 on her label “Nobody’s Bizzness”. The first single off the forthcoming Miss Kittin album, “BatBox”, represents the opening track from her highly anticipated second solo album, the single contains two substantial remixes of “Kittin is High”. Norwegian underground talent Black Labelle have delivered a linear “9/11” version; tense, brooding and dismantled to its most essential club elements. They then carefully rebuild the track over the course of ten minutes.Fellow DJ playmate and NagNagNag resident, JoJo de Freq’s “Beauty is Terror” mix frames Kittin’s lyricswithin a big, bouncing, acid-tinged bassline, interspersed with Euro-synth stabs. Each mix further highlights Miss Kittin’s prominence as a key figure in the underground dance music scene. Careful now… “Vampires are asleep, Witches are taking over”“Kittin is High” is out on Nobody’s Bizzness in late November 2007: 12“ single and digital download out on 30th November.
Tracklist for “Kittin is High”:A:“9/11” Mix by Black Labelle