You don't have to break the bank to access powerful audio editing tools. Whether you're working on music, podcasts, or personal projects, there are plenty of free tools that pack a serious punch.

There are reasons why you might want to opt for a paid audio editor, but they are vanishingly small when you look at what you get for free with Audacity.

The operation is typically performed offline using a "digital audio workstation" (see DAW). (2) Software used to edit audio files in the computer. Also called an "audio editor," audio sections can ...