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Trace and connect any and all audio files to whatever you think of

Trace and connect any and all audio files to whatever you think of

Vote: (24 votes)

Program license: Trial version

Developer: CyberLink Corp.

Version: 8

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(24 votes)

Trial version

Developer

Version

CyberLink Corp.

8

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • It's an audio editor with a market leading presence
  • AI powered audio recovery tools
  • Suitable for professional studios and home podcasters
  • Channel mixing and editing features
  • Employs a distraction-free timeline panel
  • The Cyberlink website provides learning resources

Cons

  • The interface could be overwhelming for some
  • There are an intimidating number of utilities and tools to learn

Cyberlink AudioDirector is a bleeding-edge sound editor. Actually, the software is packed with industry leading features, so it's perhaps unfair to label it a mere audio editor. Indeed, the studio tools contained within this program are designed to enhance, edit and rework sound in all kinds of ways. That's undoubtedly why many audio professionals equip their studios with Cyberlink's aural sensation.

Superbly equipped studios are everywhere nowadays. Even so, recorded sound streams don't always end up in the can as intended. A background noise interrupts a podcast, or a poorly set studio control dulls a song. There might even be reverb or echo distorting a voiceover. It all gets messy because of some unintended environmental problem, and production values suffer. This is where Cyberlink AudioDirector comes into its own. By running substandard sound footage through this feature-laden editor, unwanted noise, including track-disrupting clicks and hiss, can be removed in seconds. It's the same with a fuzzy vocal on a podcast or a poorly recorded song in a music studio. For all such project-hampering issues, the workflow employed within AudioDirector's densely equipped interface makes audio recovery issues a breeze.

It's at his point that a longer features list needs to be provided. After all, this Windows program provides an immense catalog of tools. There are the AI powered audio restoration tools to mention, some of which have already been covered. They bring crystal-clear vocals and dynamic audio frequencies to the fore while all undesirable indoor sounds vanish. That's a handy feature for voiceover artists and other studio types. Of course, those same tools work well outdoors. Out there, with Cyberlink's tools at work, noisy winds and disruptive background commotions disappear. As a production progresses, tracks are then synchronized and mixed, batch processed or integrated into multiple channels, all while funneling a given workflow through a compact timeline panel.

Upon opening up Cyberlink AudioDirector for the first time, its interface can look intimidating. The many channel panels and waveform indicators can be overwhelming, especially if the user isn't versed in the ways of audio engineering. However, the learning curve isn't overly steep here, so a few online tutorials will soon have a determined audio enthusiast deep at work as they wade into their latest project. Such a project could be as basic as the editing and synchronizing of a couple of podcast segments or as tricky as the addition of a completely new background track. No matter the challenge, the artificial intelligence integrated within this Windows computer program will deliver project speed and efficiency.

Pros

  • It's an audio editor with a market leading presence
  • AI powered audio recovery tools
  • Suitable for professional studios and home podcasters
  • Channel mixing and editing features
  • Employs a distraction-free timeline panel
  • The Cyberlink website provides learning resources

Cons

  • The interface could be overwhelming for some
  • There are an intimidating number of utilities and tools to learn