Here Are Four Great Pieces Of Audio Recording Software For Mac

There’s Mac audio recording software for everyone at FileHippo.

Following on from our recent article about four brilliant pieces of audio recording software for Windows PCs, we thought it only fair that we produce a companion piece for all you Mac users out there. We know you’re a highly passionate bunch, and we’d hate for you to feel left out.

Whether you’re a budding bedroom DJ, a member of a band or other musical act, or simply a big fan of music or film, it’s great to be able to record, save, and edit audio files, from the comfort of your own home.

Thanks to modern technology it’s no longer necessary for you to have rooms full of bulky and expensive equipment to start out recording your own audio. Sure, if you want to venture into the world of recording for a living, then there are definitely advantages to having access to a professional recording studio, but when starting out, it can be great to find your feet using just your home computer and a few choice pieces of audio recording software.

While, as always, the pickings are a little slimmer when it comes to software made for Mac computers, there are still some good choices out there. One of the advantages of a Mac is they are particularly good for anyone involved in creative endeavours, such as graphic design, video production, or audio recording.

With that in mind, please allow us to present four of our picks for great audio recording software for Mac. That way you can decide which is the best fit for your requirements.

Compare audio recording software for Mac

Software	Sound Forge Pro Mac 3	SoundTap Streaming Audio Recorder	Apowersoft Audio Recorder	Apple GarageBand
Features	Advanced	Basic	Basic	Basic-Intermediate
Price	Reveal Price	Reveal Price	Reveal Price	Reveal Price
Microphone Audio Recording	✅	✅	✅	✅
System Audio Recording	✅	✅	✅	✅
Lossless audio support	✅	🗙	✅	✅
Free Trial	✅	✅	✅	✅
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Apowersoft Mac Audio Recorder

Apowersoft Audio Recorder for Mac – Simple yet powerful

✅ Record both internal and external audio sources
✅ Automatically identify and apply track listing information
✅ Scheduled recording

X Limited free version

If you are looking for a powerful piece of audio recording software which can capture any sound on your Mac, then Apowersoft Mac Audio Recorder is sure to fit the bill. You can record audio from both internal and external sources (sound card, microphone etc.) with absolutely no loss of acuity or quality. The resultant file can then be saved in several different file formats, not just those normally associated with Macs, such as M4A, MP3, AC3, AU, M4R, and AIFF.

You can also use Apowersoft to capture audio from a range of web-based sources such as YouTube, Pandora, Spotify, iTunes, Skype, and more. Grab sound, music, or voice, from your favourite songs or video clips and use them in your own mashups.

The software can automatically identify and apply track listing information, including title, artist, album, year, and genre, with the option of manually entering or editing the information yourself if you so choose.

Scheduled recording tasks allows you to set up recordings ahead of time, and leave them to run by themselves, a useful feature if you don’t want to sit in front of your computer waiting for the whole process to finalise.

Pricing

• Try a free trial
• Purchase a full license for £37.12

Download Apowersoft Streaming Audio Recorder for Mac

Sound Forge Pro Mac 3

Sound Forge Pro Mac 3 – For the budding professionals

✅ Excellent for professionals
✅ Advanced capabilities
✅ Record up to 32 channels simultaneously

X Interface might intimidate new users

If you’re looking for an industry standard sound editing suite then Sound Forge Pro from the geniuses over at Sony should have everything you need.

With Sound Forge Pro you get a host of enterprise grade features including channel converter, event-based editing, automatic time-based recording, multichannel recording, file editing and processing, HD sound effects, and Gracenote CD album identification. You can record up to 32 channels simultaneously with crystal clear 24-bit audio.

Sony have a reputation for great sound production and now you can too. Sound Forge Pro makes creating amazing audio a matter of simplicity with a straightforward interface and fool-proof tools.

Pricing

• Try a free trial
• Upgrade for just £134.40
• Purchase a full license for £269.70

Download Sound Forge Pro Mac 3

SoundTap Streaming Audio Recorder for Mac

SoundTap Streaming Audio Recorder for Mac – Keeping it simple

✅ Record audio directly through your OS
✅ Simple interface
✅ Built-in audio player

X Lacks advanced features

Basically, if you can hear something through your computer’s speakers, SoundTap can record it. Radio, video audio, music, Skype calls, and even IM conversations, SoundTap can capture them all and turn them into MP3 or WAV files.

The software comes with a built-in audio player, so there’s no need to switch between programs, and can be switched on and off at will, so you don’t need to worry about it recording everything all the time.

When it comes to recording conference calls, you can select which voices you want to record, or capture them all together. You can also link the software directly to various sound editor suites, such as WavePad Sound Editor Software and Switch MP3 File Converter, making it a matter of simplicity to edit your files after you captured the audio.

SoundTap uses a virtual driver directly within the kernel and produces perfect digital quality. It doesn’t matter how loud your speakers are, or if you’re wearing headphones, as it records directly through your OS and hardware.

Pricing

• Try a free trial 
• Purchase a full license for £23.07

Download SoundTap Streaming Audio Recorder for Mac

Apple GarageBand

Apple GarageBand – Learn to play instruments while you mix

✅ Easily mix vocals and instrument audio
✅ Learn to play instruments
✅ Automatic iCloud saving

X Basic features

If you’re a musical artist or in a band, it can be very useful to have a piece of software to help you with your music production. Not everyone can justify the cost of hiring a professional recording studio or buying expensive mixing equipment, so software, especially freeware, can provide a convenient alternative.

Apple GarageBand is a proprietary application developed by Apple themselves to help budding artists record their instruments and/or vocals. The separate parts of a track can be recorded separately and then mixed together, with other audio samples if needed.

On this note, GarageBand has a range of built-in effects which can be used to augment your tracks. Smart controls, drummers, the sound library etc., are all incredibly useful for mixing your songs and making them really pop.

Finished projects are always safe and accessible as they are automatically saved in your iCloud account. As a bonus feature, the software also lets you hone your skills with a great learn to play function for guitar or piano.

Pricing

• Free

Download Apple GarageBand

Final thoughts

There you have four great pieces of audio recording software for Mac computers. Whether you are recording audio for music production, business, or any one of a dozen other reasons, one of these should fit the bill.

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*Prices converted to GDP and accurate at time of review on 23/08/2018.