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Sound Studio

Paid#96 of 128 in Audio Editing Software

Sound Studio: A focused Mac editor with multitrack tools, effects, automation, and broad export support. Ranked #96 of 128 in Audio Editing Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Paid; best for mac users needing straightforward multitrack editing.

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At a glance

Editor score
3.0 / 10
Pricing
Paid
Best for
Mac users needing straightforward multitrack editing
Free plan
No
Third-party plugins
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports multitrack recording, playback, mixing, and crossfades
- Hosts AudioUnit plug-ins and supports Automator and AppleScript
- Exports to AIFF, WAV, AAC, FLAC, MP3, and other formats
Where it doesn't
- Runs on macOS only
- No free plan is offered
- Site licensing is limited to a 100-mile organizational radius

Our verdict on Sound Studio

Sound Studio is a macOS application for recording, editing, and exporting digital audio. It is suited to Mac users working on podcasts, music, live performance recordings, tape and vinyl digitization, or straightforward multitrack projects. The feature set covers recording and playback across multiple tracks, level and equalization adjustment, crossfades, markers, file splitting, and built-in effects such as chorus, delay, flanger, and reverb. Support for macOS Sonoma 14.6 or later defines its platform scope.

The paid offering is organized around two license types. The Individual License provides a full license under a one-seat, one-user policy. The Site License covers all seats within an organization on a site within a 100-mile radius, making it the more relevant option for classrooms, laboratories, and offices that need broader organizational access. A free trial is also available. For Mac-based workflows, the ecosystem fit is practical: AudioUnit hosting extends the effects environment, while Automator and AppleScript support batch processing and repeatable file operations.

Sound Studio’s strongest case is focused audio work that benefits from direct editing controls, built-in effects, marker-based splitting, and multiple export formats, including AIFF, WAV, AAC, Apple Lossless, FLAC, and MP3. It also suits users digitizing physical recordings or preparing mixes without requiring a broader production environment. The trade-off is platform scope: Windows and other operating systems are not part of the supported platform list. Buyers who need a Mac editor for recording, multitrack playback, effects, and batch workflows should consider it; teams outside its licensing radius or users who require cross-platform coverage should choose an alternative.

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Sound Studio pricing

Plans PaidPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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Sound Studio fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	Not verified
Supported platforms	macOS Sonoma 14.6 or later
Multitrack editing	Yes
MIDI sequencing	Not verified
Third-party plugins	Yes
Noise reduction	Not verified
Video synchronization	Not verified
Cloud collaboration	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	macOS
Support	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Integrations	3 integrations: AudioUnit, Automator, AppleScript
Pricing	Paid (source)
Website	felttip.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Sound Studio integrations

Sound Studio lists 3 integrations on its own site.

AudioUnit
Automator
AppleScript

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