One of the best programs for recording music.16-bit, 24-bit, and 32-bit sample rates.The interface hasn’t changed much in the time Audacity has been available, and it has a bit of an “old school” look to it, but don’t let that fool you, there are still plenty of functions on offer. It’s been a solid free option for over a decade now and there is a good community around the software if you need to get some advice on recording or mixing using the software. If you are looking for the best software for recording music that provides a free download and is easy for your home studio then Audacity could be a good choice. Supported formats: MP3, WAV, AIFF, AU, Ogg Lightweight program that works on multiple operating systems.

Take screen recordings from webcams, browsers, and other sources.

It isn’t cut out to record full bands from multiple microphones, but for simple voice recordings and working with images or even commentating on videos, Movavi Screen Recorder has plenty to offer. It’s so simple and user-friendly that you can pick it up quickly, something that can’t be said for every option on the list, as a lot of the mainstream music recording software is tricky to learn. It is used primarily for screenshot recording, but you can easily use this to your advantage to make some professional audio recordings.

Movavi Screen Recorder is a great piece of software for those who want to record anything to go along with visuals. Price: Free trial, $20.95 for a lifetime version

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