Originally called as Cool Edit Pro, Adobe Audition CS6 is a digital audio workstation software that basically features a multi-track mix and edit environment, waveform editing view and other tools for editing and mixing audio, for effects, and for restoration. It is also bundled with new and advanced features like the real-time clip stretching, control surface support for faster delivery of projects, and automatic speech alignment. Overall, both basic and advanced features can enable a fast editing and mixing of audios as well as videos. Other features include EUCON support for the control surfaces of Avid Artist Series, parameter automation of mixes through write, touch and latch parameter modes, automatic pitch problem correction and adjustment through the Spectral Pitch Display view, Media Browser for importing assets or previewing, Quick Search field, customized templates, expanded output options to mixdown, audio CD or session archive, and high-definition (HD) video playback without transcoding.
Cakewalk SONAR is an integrated MIDI software used for sound and music authoring designed for recording engineers, audio and production engineers, arrangers, musicians, composer and multimedia and game developers. It has drivers for high-end audio hardware, support for audio plug-ins, MFX MIDI plug-ins, software synthesizers, and MIDI Machine Control (MMC) of external MIDI gear. It also supports ACIDized waves, MP3, AIFF, Wave, WMA and other file formats. Cakewalk SONAR can be used for publishing by printing music or sharing the finished product, and the software saves the music into a format that can be used in Websites and E-mails. The software also provides tools for recording musical performances, enhance and improve the quality of performances, edit, arrange and experiment with music. It also allows users to create, edit, import and export loops that can change tempos and keys for a project. Cakewalk SONAR also features Clip-based sequencing which freely create and reuse musical themes for musical sections with game characters, actions, locations and objects.
Apple Logic Pro 9 is a digital audio workstation software and also a MIDI sequencer. It enables an individual to write music, record, mix and edit anything created with the tools and features integrated on the program. There is a huge collection of sources for music making from instruments to sound effects as well as loops. It has surround capabilities and full automation tools as well. The editing functions which are accessed on the menus, toolbars and controls make your music creation more exciting, easier and quicker. In fact, you can customize the transport areas and toolbars for a personal touch. It is designed for beginners and even professionals as there are templates which you can use either for scratch or with guides and just customize to make it more original. There is also Track Import that is selective which means you can re-use any recordings and settings from different music projects or audio files. The writing tool has various capabilities too so you can make your own melody, harmony and beat to create original songs or music.