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  • An All-in-One EMR Exclusively for Therapy and Rehab. Icon
    An All-in-One EMR Exclusively for Therapy and Rehab.

    Electronic Medical Records Software

    Managing your therapy and rehab practice is a time-consuming process. You spend hours on paperwork, billing, scheduling, and more. Raintree’s Therapy & Rehab EHR is here to help you manage your practice more efficiently. With our all-in-one solution, you’ll get the tools you need to streamline your therapy and rehab practice, improve patient care, and get back to doing what you love.
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    Powerful small business accounting software

    For small businesses looking for desktop accounting software

    With AccountEdge, business owners can organize, process, and report on their financial information so they can focus on their business. Features include: accounting, integrated payroll, sales and purchases, contact management, inventory tracking, time billing, and more.
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    OBS Studio

    OBS Studio

    Open source software for live streaming and recording

    OBS Studios, also known as Open Broadcaster Software, is a free and open source software program for live streaming and video recording. Features of the software include device/source capture, recording, encoding and broadcasting. Stream on Windows, Mac or Linux. This software is commonly used by video game streamers on the popular streaming platform Twitch.
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    Audacity

    Audacity

    A free multi-track audio editor and recorder

    Audacity is a free, easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. Audacity is free software, developed by a group of volunteers and distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). Programs like Audacity are also called open source software, because their source code is available for anyone to study or use. There are thousands of other free and open source programs, including the Firefox web browser, the LibreOffice or Apache OpenOffice office suites and entire Linux-based operating systems such as Ubuntu
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    butt (broadcast using this tool)

    butt (broadcast using this tool)

    Icecast and Shoutcast broadcasting client

    More up to date info and download links can be found on the official website: https://danielnoethen.de/butt butt (broadcast using this tool) is an easy to use, multi OS streaming tool. It supports ShoutCast and IceCast and runs on Linux, MacOS and Windows. The main purpose of butt is to stream live audio data from your computers Mic or Line input to an Shoutcast or Icecast server. Recording is also possible. It is NOT intended to be a server by itself or automatically stream a set of audio files.
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    Downloads: 1,356 This Week
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    Qtractor

    Qtractor

    An Audio/MIDI multi-track sequencer

    Qtractor is an Audio/MIDI multi-track sequencer application written in C++ around the Qt framework. The target platform will be Linux, where the Jack Audio Connection Kit (JACK) for audio, and the Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) for MIDI,
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    Downloads: 740 This Week
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    JobNimbus Construction Software

    For Roofers, Remodelers, Contractors, Home Service Industry

    Track leads, jobs, and tasks from one easy to use software. You can access your information wherever you are, get everyone on the same page, and grow your business.
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    You-Get

    You-Get

    Dumb downloader that scrapes the web

    You-Get is a small command-line utility for downloading media (video, audio and images) from the Web when there are no other means to do so. It can download video and audio files from such popular web sites as YouTube, Twitter, Niconico, Vimeo, Flickr, Instagram and a whole lot more. You-Get is a great option for when you want to enjoy your favorite videos, audio or images from the internet without having to open any web browsers or get interrupted by ads. It’s also a good choice for when you want to get rid of any closed-source technology or proprietary JavaScript code from running on your computer.
    Downloads: 15 This Week
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    Rosegarden
    The MIDI sequencer that features a rich understanding of music notation along with basic support for digital audio
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    Downloads: 219 This Week
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    Streamripper
    Streamripper records shoutcast-compatible streams. For shoutcast style streams it finds the "meta data" or track separation data, and uses that as a marker for where the track should be separated.
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    Downloads: 167 This Week
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    Record You

    Record You

    Privacy focused recorder app built with MD3

    Privacy-focused voice and screen recorder app built with MD3.
    Downloads: 6 This Week
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    WaveSurfer
    WaveSurfer is an open source tool for sound visualization and manipulation. Typical applications are speech/sound analysis and sound annotation/transcription. WaveSurfer may be extended by plug-ins as well as embedded in other applications.
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    Downloads: 110 This Week
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    Global Employee Engagement Platform | Vantage Circle

    Reward and recognize employees with Vantage Rewards

    Vantage Circle is a cloud-hosted employee engagement & benefits platform built to help corporations engage and empower their employees by incentivizing exemplary performance through best privileges, rewards, and engagement programs.
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    WaveShop

    WaveShop

    Fast, bit-perfect audio editor that doesn't modify samples needlessly

    WaveShop is an audio editor for Windows XP/Vista/7/8. Unlike many similar apps, WaveShop is bit-perfect, meaning samples aren't altered unless they need to be. Editing a portion of an audio file only affects that portion; the rest of the file is untouched. Blocks of audio can be cut and pasted without changing their contents at all. This is especially useful for patching a finished master without corrupting its dither.
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    PortMedia was created to develop and share cross-platform, open-source I/O libraries for digital media including MIDI, video, and audio. Only a few things were released under the PortMedia umbrella. These are now hosted by the github.com/Portmidi/ project, where you can find the lastest versions of PortMidi, portsmf (Standard MIDI File support and more), and see github.com/rbdannenberg/scorealign for MIDI and/or Audio score alignment.
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    Downloads: 78 This Week
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    oreka

    Enterprise telephony recording and retrieval system

    Enterprise telephony recording and retrieval system with web based user interface. The project currently supports recording voice from VoIP SIP, Cisco Skinny (aka SCCP), raw RTP and audio sound device and runs on multiple operating systems and database systems. It can record audio from most PBX and telephony systems such as BroadWorks, Metaswitch, Asterisk, FreeSwitch, OpenSIPS, Avaya, Nortel, Mitel, Siemens, Cisco Call Manager, Cosmocom, NEC, etc... It is amongst others being used in Call Centers and Contact Centers for Quality monitoring (QM) purposes.
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    OREMO is audio recording software for the UTAU program. OREMO allows users to: Record against a tone for samples all on the same note Use lists of sounds to make sorting recordings easier Create all types of voicebanks Use tools like BGM OREMO is the main audio recording software that STUDIO OGIEN uses in-house. It requires Windows XP or later.
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    Downloads: 188 This Week
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    WebcamStudio For GNU/Linux

    WebcamStudio For GNU/Linux

    A multifeatured virtual webcam software to broadcast over the Internet

    ========================= WEBCAMSTUDIO IS NO MORE MAINTAINED ========================= We are looking for someone to take over. If interested please contact: soylent.tv@gmail.com WebcamStudio is a multifeatured virtual webcam software that can be used with Skype or a flash website like UStream, to create a professional looking broadcast, including banners, animations, transit animations and icons, etc... This tool is not meant as a video editor but as a live video mixer giving you the possibilities to change the look of the broadcast on the fly. For more info about the WebcamStudio project, please visit our Wiki Home page: https://sourceforge.net/p/webcamstudio/wiki/Home/ IMPORTANT: ======= The former homepages of the project: http://code.google.com/p/webcamstudio http://ws4gl.org should be considered only as a reference to old project news, forums, info etc. Have in mind that some of these old links may not work anymore.
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    Frinika

    Free open source DAW, MIDI sequencer, software synthesizers

    Frinika is a free, complete music workstation software for Linux, Windows, Mac OSX and other operating systems running Java. It features sequencer, soft-synths, realtime effects and audio recording.
    Downloads: 25 This Week
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    Great Little Radio Player

    Great Little Radio Player

    'Great Little Radio Player' is a robust internet radio station stremer

    This is 'Great Little Radio Player'. It is a robust internet radio station streamer. It connects to web sites offering radio streaming and lets you play radio stations directly from that locations. We develop for Windows, Linux and MacOSX.
    Downloads: 31 This Week
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    Krut Computer Recorder
    Krut Computer Recorder is a screencast tool to record audio and video from your computer screen into .mov-files and .wav-files. It can be used to e.g. make video tutorials or record games. It could also be used to record streaming video and audio.
    Downloads: 19 This Week
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    wineasio

    ASIO to JACK driver for WINE

    WineASIO provides an ASIO to JACK driver for WINE. ASIO is the most common Windows low-latency driver, so is commonly used in audio workstation programs. For best results with Ubuntu, install the kxstudio repos - http://kxstudio.sourceforge.net/ - and install wineasio from there.
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    Downloads: 27 This Week
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    Internet DJ Console

    Internet DJ Console

    A feature packed DJ console and internet radio client for Linux users

    Conceived as an internet radio Shoutcast/Icecast client and DJ console IDJC has two main media players, a background track player, effects buttons, crossfader, webm, aac, ogg, and mp3 streaming, stream automation timers, aux input, voice and VoIP integration. Media file formats include: mp3, ogg, flac, wma, wav, m4a, m3u, xspf, pls, and cue sheet support, IRC track and station announcements, uses jack audio connection kit to provide a flexible audio chain. This list of features is by no means complete. More info at the project homepage.
    Downloads: 13 This Week
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    A universal control panel for Video for Linux Two (V4L2) devices.
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    Downloads: 26 This Week
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    Radiorecorder Web GUI

    Radiorecorder Web GUI

    Web GUI to schedule recording of shoutcast streams with streamripper

    Radiorecorder Web GUI is a web interface to schedule record jobs for shoutcast-compatible streams with streamripper. It's use a webserver with PHP as backend, that provides a RESTful API. As frontend you only need a recent browser with JavaScript. Feature of web user interface: * adaptive user interface (resizable layout, sort entries, hide columns) * manage schedules (create, edit, copy, delete) * manage stations (create, edit, pre-listen¹, delete, reorder) * manage recorded files (rename, save, playback¹, delete) ¹) need HTML5 browser and depending on audio format
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    iSpy Camera Security Software

    iSpy Camera Security Software

    Worlds leading motion detection, recording and alerting software

    iSpy uses your USB webcams, IP cams, capture cards, desktops and microphones to detect and record movement or sound and provides security, surveillance, monitoring and alerting services. Media is recorded directly to H264 mp4 files or AVI files. iSpy can stream live and recorded video over the local network, over the web using the ispyconnect portal and to mobile devices and third party software (like gadgets and MediaPortal). iSpy also includes a server project that lets you connect to USB webcams and microphones running on other computers. iSpyConnect provides subscription based SMS, MMS, Email, YouTube uploads and Remote Access. LAN usage of iSpyConnect is free.
    Downloads: 60 This Week
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    Drumstick MIDI Monitor

    Drumstick MIDI Monitor

    MIDI monitor for Linux

    Drumstick MIDI Monitor is a MIDI monitor for Linux using ALSA sequencer and Qt5 user interface.
    Downloads: 15 This Week
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    KRadio

    KRadio

    The KDE Frameworks 5 Internet/AM/FM Radio App

    KRadio is an Internet and/or AM/FM radio application for KDE Frameworks 5. It has support for V4L and V4L2 radio devices, internet radio, RDS, lirc remote control, MP3 and Ogg/Vorbis recording, TimeShift playing, alarms and much more. Try out!
    Downloads: 9 This Week
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    DSPack is a set of Components and class to write Multimedia Applications using MS Direct Show and DirectX technologies. DSPack 2.3 is designed to work with DirectX 9 on Win9X, ME, 2000, and Windows XP operating systems using Delphi 5,6,7 and BCB6.
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Guide to Open Source Audio Recording Software

Open source audio recording software is a type of sound recording program that anyone can modify, distribute, and share as they please. It is free to use and there are no restrictions on what can be done with it. Open source audio recording software includes programs like Audacity, Ardour, Zynaddsubfx, Sonic Visualiser, LMMS, Hydrogen Drum Machine and more.

These open source programs allow users to record their voices or musical instruments in digital form for later playback or manipulation. Generally speaking they are often used by experienced and amateur audio engineers alike in both music production and other forms of sound recordings such as podcasts or video game sound effects.

Generally speaking the user interface of these various open source programs will vary but most include features such as the ability to record multiple tracks at once (known as multitrack recording), add effects to the recorded material like compression and equalization, add mixers for controlling levels of individual tracks within a mix (known as mixing) and many also offer automatic tempo matching (known as time-stretching).

In addition, most open source audio programs feature some form of editing tools which allow users to cut/copy/paste sections from one part of a track into another section so that any particular part can be manipulated easily without changing all parts of the track itself. These tools also bring with them additional capabilities such as reversing sections or adding fades between different sections.

Finally, many open source audio programs have support built in for plug ins which allow users the capability to use third party software to further enhance their projects where a certain effect may not come natively with the program itself.

All in all, open source audio recording software is a powerful tool that can be used by anyone looking to create professional sounding recordings without the large financial investment required by traditional commercial programs.

What Features Does Open Source Audio Recording Software Provide?

Features Provided by Open Source Audio Recording Software:

  • Record: Allows users to record sounds, either through a microphone, instrument or other sound source. Includes features such as recording audio in multiple formats and with various sampling rates and bit depths.
  • Edit: Provides tools to edit audio recordings, including the ability to cut, trim, paste, mix and apply effects.
  • Mixing & Mastering: Offers functions for adjusting levels between several tracks in a mix as well as adding compression, EQ and other effects processing. Also includes mastering options for optimizing the overall sound of an entire project.
  • Visual Representation: Displays graphical representations of the waveforms of audio recordings along with tools to help visualize how various changes affect the sound.
  • Metadata Management: Allows users to add descriptive information such as artist name, song title etc., which can be useful in organizing projects or when sharing files with others.
  • Export Format Support: Supports exporting output in many common audio file formats such as MP3s or WAVs for further use in other applications as well as burning CDs or podcasts directly from the software interface.

What Types of Open Source Audio Recording Software Are There?

  • Audacity: Audacity is a free, open source audio recording software used by both amateur and professional music producers. It can be used to record live audio, create podcasts, digitize analog recordings and more. This program supports a variety of file formats including WAV, MP3 and OGG.
  • Ardour: Ardour is another free open source digital audio workstation that enables users to record and compose music with any number of channels or voices. The software also supports a range of MIDI controllers for real-time sound manipulation. Additionally, it offers an array of built-in effects and editing tools for further tweaking tracks like EQs, filters, compressors and so on.
  • Traverso DAW: Traverso DAW (digital audio workstation) is an open source alternative to proprietary programs like Pro Tools which allows users to create full songs from loops or scratch recordings in just a few minutes. It includes features such as basic editing capabilities (splicing/fading), real-time effects processing with up to 16 channels per processor core, integrated sound engine presets, parameter automation with MIDI learn support and much more.
  • Qtractor: Qtractor is yet another open source digital audio workstation designed for the Linux platform that offers a cross-platform suite of features for recording, mixing and mastering projects in the studio or on stage. It boasts support for unlimited number of tracks with multiple plugs per track as well as VST(i) FX chains complete with component mapping control via midi controllers. In addition this program also includes automated offline postprocessing operations like bounce/mixdown/peak normalization rendering onto separate files as desired, etc.
  • REAPER: REAPER stands for Rapid Environment Audio Production Environment which makes it suitable both for novices who are just getting started in multitrack production environments as well professionals looking to take their recordings to the next level through its vast array of high quality plugins available online at low prices compared to those found in other commercial solutions. The application includes easy media management options such as drag & drop import/export along with full throttle multithreaded performance featuring powerful routing, flexibility, metering, visualization tools, etc.; all within an intuitively designed streamlined user interface.

What Are the Benefits Provided by Open Source Audio Recording Software?

  • Cost: One of the greatest benefits of open source audio recording software is that it is often free to use, so it can be a great cost-saving measure for those who want to record audio without spending lots of money.
  • Versatility: Open source audio recording software offers tremendous versatility in terms of how you might choose to record or edit your recordings. You can not only customize your own setup but also have access to upgrades and updates over time that may enhance the overall quality and performance of your recordings.
  • Quality: Despite being free or low-cost, many open source recording programs offer high quality sound when used correctly. Depending on the type of software you may even get features like equalization, compression, and other post-processing features so that your output will sound professional.
  • Support: Many open source audio recording programs come with extensive communities where users can go for advice on how to set up and use their program effectively. These forums are often an invaluable resource for newcomers as well as experienced users who need help trouble shooting any problems they may encounter during their work process.
  • Customization: Users are able to customize their setup by mixing different components together in order to create a unique experience tailored specifically for their needs. This provides an opportunity to really hone in on a particular style or project goal without having constraints placed upon them due to limited options within the program itself.
  • Collaboration: Open source audio recording software provides an opportunity for collaboration between artists who may be in different locations. Through the use of a shared server, or cloud-based storage, producers and musicians can easily collaborate on projects without being in the same physical location.

Who Uses Open Source Audio Recording Software?

  • Musicians: Musicians use open source audio recording software to record, mix and master their own music.
  • Producers: Professional producers use open source audio recording software to create songs, produce podcasts, and compose soundtracks for TV and film.
  • Audio Engineers: Audio engineers often require powerful tools to capture professional-quality audio recordings. Open source audio recording software can provide these capabilities at no cost.
  • Voice Actors/Voicework Professionals: The complexity of open source tools can be beneficial for voice actors or other professionals working with voice recordings as they enable deeper manipulation of tones and sounds to achieve a desired result.
  • Sound Designers: Sound designers seek open source equipment as it enables greater control over their creations. The access to code makes customizing sound design easier than ever before.
  • Educators/Students: Teachers may choose open source audio recording software in order to expand classroom activities related to musical composition or sound mixing, while students seeking an introduction into the world of digital production can benefit greatly from free options that offer quick successes when learning new processes.
  • Hobbyists: Open source tools provide an affordable means of learning and enjoying the process of audio production. Amateur musicians and audiophiles can explore the world of sound recording without a huge financial investment or expertise.

How Much Does Open Source Audio Recording Software Cost?

Open source audio recording software doesn't cost anything to download or use. Most open source audio recording software is released under a free license and can be used without paying any fees. The best part about using open source audio recording software is that the source code is available for you to inspect, customize, and extend. This means that you can modify the software in any way you want and share those modifications with anyone else who might benefit from them. You also have access to community support so you can get help troubleshooting issues as they arise. Open source audio recording software offers many benefits when compared to traditional proprietary alternatives, making it an attractive option for anyone looking for a quality and affordable solution for their sound recording needs.

What Does Open Source Audio Recording Software Integrate With?

There are many different types of software that can integrate with open source audio recording software. One type is video editing software such as Adobe Premiere, or Final Cut Pro which can be used to combine video and audio together for projects. Another type is digital audio workstation (DAW) software such as Cubase, Logic Pro, and Pro Tools which allow users to manipulate sounds and mix tracks together. Additionally, there are various compression and effects plugins like Waves Audio and Izotope Ozone that work with the open source programs to give users access to a variety of sound processing options. Finally, there are vocal tuning plugins such as Auto-Tune and Melodyne that help clean up vocals during the recording process. All of these pieces can come together seamlessly to produce professional sounding recordings with open source audio recording software.

Open Source Audio Recording Software Trends

  • Increased Availability: Open source audio recording software is becoming increasingly available for users due to the fact that it is free and does not require any licensing. This has allowed more people to access powerful tools for their audio production needs.
  • More Efficient Audio Production: Open source audio software often offers many features that are comparable or even superior to those found in professional software, allowing users to work more efficiently.
  • Improved Quality: Open source audio recording software often produces recordings with better sound quality than other recording solutions due to its optimization for open source formats.
  • Enhanced Customization Options: The open source nature of these programs allows users to customize, add, or remove features as they please, creating a unique experience tailored to their specific needs.
  • Easier Collaboration: As open source programs can be used by anyone, they make collaboration easier and faster between different users who may be working on the same project.
  • Increased Compatibility: The open source nature of these programs makes them extremely compatible with other programs, making it easier for users to share their work across multiple platforms.

Getting Started With Open Source Audio Recording Software

Getting started with open source audio recording software is actually quite simple. First, you'll need to decide which program fits your needs the best; there are several available, ranging from fully-featured programs to basic ones. Then, you can download and install the program of your choice. Many of these programs are free, but some may require a small fee in order to use them; read the terms carefully before proceeding.

Once you have downloaded and installed the program, it’s time to start recording. You’ll need an audio interface or sound card in order to connect your microphone or instrument to the computer. Once everything is connected and working properly, launch the program and create a new project. The next step will be setting up input levels for both your microphone or instrument as well as any other external inputs (such as an iPod). This will ensure that your recordings are clear and audible when played back on another system such as a stereo or PA system.

Now comes the fun part: laying down tracks. Before recording anything make sure that all settings are properly adjusted for optimal performance, adjusting effects levels for tone shaping and dynamics settings for compression/limiting will improve quality significantly. When you're ready press ‘record’ followed by ‘play’ on your instrument/microphone, this is how you record performances into digital audio workstations (DAW). Add new tracks one at a time until all desired parts have been recorded into its respective track within DAW.

Finally, mixing and mastering is also important. This step involves adjusting parameters like overall volume level/balance, adding effects such as reverb & delay to create ambience around sounds, while others enhance clarity & presence of instruments/vocals by applying equalization (EQ) across different frequency bands within mixers' console window, etc. Make sure each track has proper panning (left-right distance between speaker channels) along with appropriate amount of reverb depending upon environment where recordings took place so it would blend perfectly into rest material thereby creating cohesive output capable providing immense pleasure auditory senses afterwards.