Editing audio can be a daunting task. Seemingly simple tasks can hide behind layers of abstraction, and with some audio editing programs costing more than $1,000 it’s easy to become discouraged.
Fortunately, there are different kinds of audio editors for every user. Not only that, but many of them are free, which is probably a wallet-saving solution for you.
HYA-WAVE is a stripped down audio editor designed to record and edit short samples in your web browser. Once imported into the HYA-WAVE editor, the sound can be trimmed and reordered before exporting. Many effects are also available to modify your sound.
This simple editor is ideal for speeding up or compressing fast voice recordings or for adding a special effect to a previously recorded sample. Because HYA-WAVE works via HTML5, no account is required – just enter the address and get to work!
The interface doesn’t require extensive study, and all you need to remember are the key combinations. That way you can edit your track faster. To edit, simply drag and drop the audio from your computer folder into the Hya-Wave workspace. You can also record audio from a microphone and process it.
What makes Hya-Wave different from the previous audio editor is the set of effects – there are 18 of them, including frequency filters, compressor, signal amplifier, dubbing, overdrive, and others.
Pros:
- Laconic and pleasant interface
- Mic or PC recording
- Pre-listening before customization
Cons:
- Export in WAV format only
- Limited functionality