best audio editing software to add sound effects

[kokowawa]

Hi all,
what is the best audio editing software for Mac to add echo/reverb to a solo singer? i used to use Adobe Audition which was great, now I'm using Mac which "suppose" to be better and more professional in this area, but till now I didn't find any good software that can give me the same feeling of a deep voice effects produced with Adobe Audition... any help?

Best regards

[137th Gebirg]

I use Amadeus II. Not as full-featured as the other big-names but it gets the job done and is quite inexpensive ($30 for single-user license). I think it may be the bastard red-headed stepchild of Macromedia's old SoundEdit 16 from back-in-the-day. It has a very similar interface.

[kokowawa]

Thanks so much, I'll try that software and report back

[nixgeek]

Have you also given Audacity a try? It has some effects built in and accepts plugins as well. The Macintosh and Windows version also accepts VST plugins through its optional VST Enabler.

[kokowawa]

I tried Amadeus pro, it didn't give me the effects i'm looking for.
does the soundtrack or garage band or peak has good effects for vocals?

[kokowawa]

regarding Audacity, i'm looking for something professional for my project. Thanks nixgeek for helping.

[nixgeek]

Originally Posted by kokowawa

regarding Audacity, i'm looking for something professional for my project. Thanks nixgeek for helping.

Well, just because it's open source doesn't mean it's not professional. Don't believe me? Check out the following examples

http://ardour.org/
http://www.keyboardmag.com/article/l...t/Apr-07/27458
http://www.junauza.com/2008/02/freeo...o-editors.html

Don't knock it just because it's free (in both cost and philosophy). Audacity is used a lot by podcasters as well. I've used Audacity on a bunch of audio projects and it's done the job for me. Otherwise, I wouldn't have recommended it.

I'll never understand why people believe that they're only relegated to paying for software if they want quality... *sigh*