Music Making Software

There are a few tools I think would be especially helpful for editing that aren’t currently available. Because of that, I sometimes have to download my edited podcast just to add and post custom graphics. Riverside is a strong recording platform, but there are several areas where I think the experience could be substantially improved for serious, ongoing podcast production.

The UI/UX can sometimes feel more complicated than it needs to be. Recording, editing, producing clips, managing files, and organizing episodes do not always feel like parts of one seamless production workflow. I would like a clearer project-based interface where everything associated with an episode—recordings, scripts, edits, graphics, transcripts, clips, approvals, and exports—is organized together.

Integrations are another limitation. For a production team, Riverside should feel less like an isolated recording application and more like the center of a larger production ecosystem. Deeper integrations with cloud storage, podcast hosting, YouTube, social platforms, project-management systems, creative applications, and automation tools would reduce the amount of manual work required after recording.

In terms of performance, reliability is extremely important because recordings cannot simply be recreated when something goes wrong. Uploading, processing, synchronization, rendering, and exporting need to be consistently fast and dependable. When a platform is being used for a real production schedule, even relatively small delays or technical issues can disrupt the entire workflow.

The pricing/ROI could also be stronger. Subscription pricing is easier to justify when the platform replaces several other tools. If producers still need separate applications for advanced editing, graphics, social-media production, project management, publishing, and other post-production work, the overall cost of the workflow increases quickly. I would like Riverside to provide more production capability within the subscription rather than requiring an ecosystem of additional paid services.

For support and onboarding, I would like to see a more hands-on experience for professional users. Instead of simply teaching users where features are located, onboarding could help someone design their complete production workflow—from pre-production and recording through editing, approval, publishing, promotion, and archiving.

Finally, AI/intelligence is probably the area with the greatest opportunity. AI should go beyond transcription, summaries, captions, and identifying clips. I would like an intelligent production assistant that actually understands the show, its format, branding, speakers, previous episodes, publishing requirements, and production standards. It could identify editing issues, recommend cuts, prepare multiple platform-specific clips, maintain brand consistency, generate metadata, assist with show notes, organize assets, and help move an episode through the entire production pipeline.

Overall, my biggest frustration is that Riverside has many of the pieces of a modern production environment, but it does not yet feel like a complete production house operating system. I would like to be able to start with an episode concept and move all the way through recording, post-production, approval, publishing, promotion, and archiving without constantly leaving the platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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The quality of the stem separation is what stands out to me. It saves a lot of manual work, and the process is fairly straightforward. I also like the speed when working on individual files, especially when I need to quickly isolate vocals or other parts of a track. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would like the interface to feel a little more polished and would appreciate improvements for some difficult audio sources. For normal separation work, though, it removes a time-consuming manual step and gives me usable stems much faster, which makes editing and preparing audio easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Unfortunately, the agent does not always listen to your instructions. A significant amount of time and money is lost in recreating and fixing the mistakes that are made. Granted that this really is early days, and we need to expect that the system will improve with time, it still does not help with the frustration of ignored instructions and physically impossible images and videos that it produces. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would not be able to produce quality videos in the time and budget that I am able to complete with HeyGen. As frustrating as it can be, it really is positive in my work flow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One small thing I noticed is that with certain health-related terms or educational content, I occasionally review the pronunciation to make sure it matches the style I want. This does not happen often, but it can come up when working with more detailed or specialized topics.

I also feel that a little more flexibility in managing longer narrations could make content preparation even smoother. The platform works well overall, but for longer educational scripts, I sometimes spend a little extra time reviewing the final audio before using it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is helping solve the problem of creating voiceovers and audio content in a faster and more efficient way. Recording narration manually can take time, especially when content needs updates or revisions. It makes it easier to convert written content into audio without going through the full recording process every time. It is useful for creating voiceovers for educational videos, awareness content, presentation narration, and informational material. This helps make content preparation more organized and reduces the effort involved in basic audio production.

It is also helpful when creating audio versions of content for people who prefer listening instead of reading. Different voice options and narration controls make it easier to prepare content for different formats and audiences. Overall, it helps save time, improves content creation efficiency, and makes it easier to produce voice-based content whenever audio narration is needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Most of my experience has been positive. The only thing I'd like to see is a little more flexibility in some AI usage limits and a few extra editing controls for longer projects. These aren't deal breakers, but they would make the platform even better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It helps me create audio and video content much faster by keeping recording, editing, and AI-powered improvements in one workflow. I spend less time on technical tasks and more time reviewing the final content. If you're looking for a creator-friendly platform that is easy to learn without sacrificing useful features, it's definitely worth considering. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The Learning Curve is Non-Existent: You don't need a degree in audio engineering or a complex digital audio workstation (DAW) like Pro Tools or Audacity to get studio-quality results. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Filler word removal is easily one of the best features to highlight.

For a podcast like Don't Be a Tool, it's a great fit because cleaning up "ums," "ahs," and awkward pauses in a single click saves hours of manual waveform scrubbing. It's a huge selling point for anyone considering the app. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

previously i have seen volume control knob in older versions but now for the newer version that knob was disabled and not appears in the ui. sometimes when we increase bit rate for audio output it takes more time that expected and sometimes the software lags during exporting. And when i export the audio in .mp3 format the audio quality is not getting as expected until we export it in .wav format. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

FL Studio simplifies music production by providing all the tools needed for composing, recording, editing, and mixing music in one place. This helps me create professional-quality audio projects more efficiently and express my creativity with ease and i can easily increase r decrease my audio tempo according to the rhythm. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I do think it could do a little better on the AI side, and I wish there was a built-in transcripting feature. That would add great value to this product. As it is, I use Descript to transcribe and text-edit my audio. If Audition had transcripting and the ability to edit audio by editing the transcript, that would be more helpful for me.

Audition can sometimes feel like a little "too much" for my uses, as I'm not creating albums or mixing complicated music very often, so sometimes I think I'm not getting the value out of it that many others who do music mixing regularly would get. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Making the audio on our videos and our podcasts sound professional and clear. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

For most projects it works well, but larger sessions can feel a bit slower in the browser. I'd also like to see a few more advanced editing options and the mobile experience continue to catch up with the desktop version. Nothing major, just areas where it can keep improving. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Soundtrap makes it easier to create and organize audio projects without juggling multiple applications. Having recording, editing, collaboration, and AI-assisted tools in one place saves time and keeps the workflow simple. It's a good option for anyone who wants to produce podcasts or music without a complicated setup. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main thing is that it can't accept .aif files, which is really weird and at times cumbersome. I have not found easily accessible integrations with Adobe Premiere which would be nice, and so I just use the website. It desperately needs dark mode, so I'm not blinded every time I log in. Of course, it's locked behind Adobe CC so it is an expensive paywall. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It can take the worst audio and make it usable, the best audio and make it Hollywood level, and your most normal iPhone recordings and make them podcast quality. I have been doing this with a multitude of video productions at work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I wish stacking plugins was a bit easier. Sometimes when I stack plugins like reverb and delay with amp sims, one or two of the plugins aren't recognized. This issue usually gets troubleshooted by removing and adding the plugin again or by restarting the app. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Logic Pro X is a seamless DAW, more efficient than Reaper, letting me add more tracks without lag. It's easy to use and offers a plethora of amp and cab sims for trying different sounds. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The app doesn't take up much storage. Perhaps one could compress the size of the app or not download all parts at once, but only those that are used or selected, such as the different instruments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

GarageBand offers many different instruments and creative possibilities. I can save my works, export them in various audio formats, and try out different music genres. I really enjoy using it in my free time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is really difficult to find a missing feature with SoundForge, mainly Pro version. Yet, it is worth landing on for professionals. It needs a sturdy system, the more RAM chips or rates the better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It did help me convert large files into small MP3 ones to suit the length I use in my listening classes. SoundForge resolves the problem of poor microphones, noise and helps add stunning effects, background music, easily, making your content royalty-free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The piano roll and MIDI editing can still feel a bit clunky for detailed composition work compared to some other DAWs. Live 12’s built-in stem separation is useful for quick remixing and idea generation, but the quality is still inconsistent for professional use. Pricing can also feel expensive for independent producers or students. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Before Ableton, I struggled to turn ideas into finished tracks quickly because other DAWs felt more rigid and slowed down experimentation. Ableton made the workflow much faster through Session View, reusable racks, templates, and strong plugin integration. It helps me stay focused on creativity and sound design instead of repetitive setup work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It requires more of experience to do some most essential things. Mixing in Cubae needs one to apply a lot of knowledge and a long term earned skill. Sometimes its diversity can be overwhelming. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It solves the quality issue by providing the best quality ensuring that the the outcomes are flawless. It does not compress quality. It benefits me when i perfom or present my work to the world, it always set me apart from most. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One of the least likeable things about Power Sound Editor is its outdated user interface which can be confusing and difficult to navigate for some users. Additionally, some users have reported that the software is prone to crashing and can be unstable at times. The software also lacks some advanced editing features compared to other audio editing software, which may be a limitation for some users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Power Sound Editor is a software program that is designed to solve a variety of audio editing and recording problems. Some of the problems it addresses include:

Removing unwanted noise or background noise from audio recordings.

Enhancing audio quality by adjusting volume, equalization, and other settings.

Cutting, trimming, and merging audio files to create custom tracks.

Adding effects such as echo, reverb, and distortion to audio recordings.

Recording audio from various sources such as microphones, CDs, and streaming audio.

Converting audio files between different formats such as MP3, WAV, and OGG.

Creating ringtones and other custom sound effects for mobile devices.

Making backups of audio files for safekeeping.

Overall, Power Sound Editor helps users to create and edit audio files with greater ease and precision, making it a useful tool for musicians, podcast creators, and other audio professionals. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The production requires extra attention to input materials' quality as well as extra noises, which interfere with the result. In this case, the sound, like from an old gramophone, is guaranteed. Nevertheless, if it is a part of a creative idea, every sound plays its role in the whole. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Audacity is a tool to create sound projects for production enthusiasts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have the perpetual but the update price could be lower. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Avid Pro Tools helps with cleaning up recordings from other studios, making editing and recording a breeze with seamless audio manipulation and pitch correction. It minimizes session sizes and streamlines the production process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The UI probably seems a little outdated, but that's really just a style thing. It's not an issue in terms of usability, just looks a little dated. Also, even though I can open any ridiculous number of audio files for editing at the same time, there doesn't seem to be a way to apply the same action or tool to more than one of them at a time. Ideally, I'd be able to apply a tool like Noise Reduction to every file I have open (or at least selected files). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

When I record live voice narration for use in tutorial videos, I need an easy and effective noise reduction tool to clean up the audio from my live mic. I can't afford an expensive sound stage with acoustic treatment covering the walls and whatnot; I just have a desktop pro mic, a reflexion filter, and a pop filter. So I still get some background noise (e.g., from my desktop computer, which has plenty of cooling for the video rendering hardware). GoldWave lets me clean up all that noise so you don't hear the room or any background sounds (within reason). Using the Noise Reduction tool I can clean that stuff up with about three clicks. The resulting audio files sound much crisper, cleaner, and more ... direct. I bought my license GoldWave license some time ago, and it's well worth it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.