PLEIDS  Amadeus just doesn't appeal to me.

IMO Wave Editor is way better !!  
(Version 1.4.5)

SUPIDUPI  Nice app, ok price, loving the batch option, the speed of opening the tracks

but few suggestion to make it a definite sound editor

- when I want to zoom, it should zoom to the place I point my mouse to, like in any

great audio editor on pc or mac (sound studio/sound forge etc.)

- when applying AU-s make them work real-time,so when I insert a limiter

or an Eq or a inspector that I can see what to change or what happens real time

- option to make the Enter button be the one to go to the start of the clip

- add the crop/cut button to the toolbar

- level meters to the right of the editor,or below it, it should be there by default,

that is a must

- zoom to document should be a default option, not the additional one,cause it's main

purpose is to edit a certain clip

when I remember other suggestions I'll write again :)

still divided between it and Sound Studio, hoping at least one of them gets closer

to Sound Forge or Audition options, intuitivity and workflow  
(Version 1.4.4)

JPANDREWS  Found that I could no longer open .wma files immediately after upgrading to 1.4.4. If that function is important to you, perhaps you should wait to see if it's a problem with 1.4.4 (as opposed to some unique anomaly with my system).   
(Version 1.4.4)

PLASTERPYRUS  Great piece of application, a definite recommendation to anyone that needs an excellent sound editor with out having to pay a lot. The developers are great unlike others they have a very generous license policy and aren't asking for an upgrade price every year, and have been developing Mac applications for quite a long time and the interface is very intuitive, the way a mac application should be, cu-does.  
(Version 1.4.4)

CABBAGE  Bug with 1.4.4. I have a 90 minute .wav and I do Sound > Split According to Markers. I choose FLAC with level 8 compression. When I hit save a popup appears saying. This has never happened in any previous versions. Same thing happens when I try to Split to .wav.

An exception was raised

*** -[NSCFDictionary setObject:forKey:]: mutating method sent to immutable object  
(Version 1.4.4)

YOXI  Woohoo! Crossfade :)  
(Version 1.4.4)

BEEP BEEP, BEEP BEEP... YEAH!  About 1 year ago I bought this app as a 'light-weight' option next to the more heavier Wave Editor & DSP-Quattro.

For the money ($40) you'll be buying a sound recorder/editor with an extremely good value:

- Very fast operation

- About as easy as it gets

- Supports a wide range of audio formats

- Click repair is intuitive & functional

- Basic multi-track editing & recording

- VST & AU plug-in support

- Batch Processing

To my personal taste the software looks a bit too aqua-ish, but it's not really a problem. The GUI can be customized a bit, however it would be nice if the look & feel could be customized a bit more in a future version (f.e. color of the main window, button style...)

Some other options I've tried (Sound Studio, Audacity, etc) just don't do the job for me. Either they feel too unintuitive or there are too many functions missing.

Of course more specialized apps are available, but these are quite a bit more expensive:

- With Wave Editor ($79) you'll be getting pro-options like DDP import/export, iZotope 64-bit DSP, conversion & dither, customizable shortcuts

- With DSP-Quattro ($199) you'll get an unrivaled smooth editing experience, pro conversion, redbook cd-burning etc...

To most people who're asking me for advise what editor to use on the mac however, I'll recommend Amadeus Pro. It's the audio editor who'll do the job for most of us!

(If still doubting, just run the demo and see for yourself.)  
(Version 1.4.3)

TRANCE  there is a bug with 10.6.1 when saving files as m4a, Quicktime X reads the wrong time length and some of the files show as up to 9 hours long ....they work fine in iTunes  
(Version 1.4.3)

MAC ADAM  Thanks for this speed resolve ;)  
(Version 1.4.3)

MAC ADAM  Some problems to exporting in batch in mp3 (on snow),

the begin is cutted, but nice with mp4 or others codecs.

Please support more multripross (Iam on MacPro)

Tahnks a lot for this great app :))  
(Version 1.4.2)

BMEEKS24  I like the features - and it does EXACTLY what I needed. I wanted something that would record church sermons and music ministry - and allow me to set markers for tracks and click one button to split and create complete MP3 files.

The cost is perfect too!

Now the one major con - and it is huge in my opinion.

Who the @#**^%* came up with the key shortcuts?

Zoom in and our CMD G?

Zoom to selection CMD J?

Marker insert is SHIFT CMD M - not CMD M as one would think - but if you do inadvertently hit CMD M - then you will minimize the window.

A minor con - the preview wav at the top of the screen doesnt show playhead position - but it is helpful when zoomed in.

But overall - this is a great application and I will probably buy it. But I must say that for double the money - Sound Studio is also very clean and does a great job, but it also has it's cons - mainly (as stated) it costs twice as much! But the controls are a bit more intuitive.  
(Version 1.4)

ATTICUS X  This has become the IDEAL application for simple audio editing and converting sound files. In addition to its standard editing and recording functionality, Amadeus Pro lets you apply custom fades, add a variety of effects (including most VST and Audio Unit effects), insert text markers for your own reference, analyze and change various characteristics of your audio (bit rate, stereo/mono, etc), and a lot more. The batch processor saves time when you're performing the same operation(s) on many audio files. In fact, the whole interface is designed for efficiency: elegant, intuitive, streamlined... and very stable. For advanced multitrack editing you may prefer to use a more advanced multitrack editor (e.g., Logic, Ableton Live, Pro Tools), but for most everyday editing, I find Amadeus preferable. The developer is active and responsive to queries. The manual (accessible from the Help menu) is thorough and simple to understand. When troubleshooting becomes necessary, the user forum on the developer's website can be a great help. Amadeus is more than worth the low price and is altogether an essential piece of software for anyone that edits audio on a Mac.  
(Version 1.4)

DJEFIS  I agree with you Nick NigthIngale, simply fantastic!  
(Version 1.3.3)

NICK NIGHTINGALE  THE BEST for STEREO AUDIO CUT EDITING on MAC.  
(Version 1.3.2)

NICK NIGHTINGALE  Whaouu!

The beautiful wave form of a professionnal Sadie4 software with an interface I think better than Peak.

And the price is low.

I think: perfect!

only one little problem:when we enlarge the selection during playback,the playback stop on the last end and not at the new end of selection...but in general I think this soft is more ergonomic,simple,more beautiful and more good karma than peak.

AMADEUS PRO= 9,8/10

P.S. In my personnal selection:

The number 2 is Fission of Rogue (not bad, under const I think ;)

good interface but the cut mode is too bad.

Peak?Euh...have you see the price?  
(Version 1.3.2)

MACGUY_81  Amadeus continues to impress me. A really well-put-together, solid sound editor. Highly recommended.  
(Version 1.3.2)

CLOAKNDAGUERRE  Wow! As a photographer who edits a lot of audio for blogs and audio slide shows, this is a Godsend. Working in the newspaper industry, with deadlines and the frequent pressures of working in the front seat of a car or on the fly, Amadeus Pro is truly wonderful. It's powerful (sorry, Fission), stable (sorry, Audacity) and a real joy to use (sorry, GarageBand). The interface is elegant and intuitive, and the features, speed and capability of this app make it a steal for the money. I've given up my ProTools LE/Mbox dongle and all the other multi-track editing apps that lived in my dock for months. This is hands-down my favourite.  
(Version 1.3.2)

MAC ADAM  Really Smooth version, Nice works :D

• Still only Batch use lot of Deamon Windows Server process (~30%) could be optimised.  
(Version 1.3.1)

MSWFUJOWDFFYC  1.3.1's new features include "RIAA filters." Don't worry folks; this isn't some kind of DRM thing. It's actually an equalization specification ratified by the RIAA many years ago to standardize the way phonograph records are recorded. See the URL below for more details.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RIAA_equalization  
(Version 1.3.1)

ISTRA  When I came to know Amadeus, it didn't take me longer than a few hours to decide (and buy immediately) this application.

I can't recall it crashing -except a short period when I was tweaking my system; but then every appl. on my mac did the same...

I've been working with it for many months and it's so intuitive, fast and obedient that I don't think I'll ever need to change for another application.

Amadeus Pro is an ideal tool for what I'm doing (classical music, vocal and instrumental, and recited literary texts).

My feeling is that I can totally concentrate on the artistic content and the esthetic side of things, than have to fight with the overblown software of today. This is real efficiency!

The maker is also very responsive to questions and it seems he's *personally* working on the software. Just call it trustworthy :-)

And to talk about the price? Come on guys!!!!!  
(Version 1.3.1)

CONNER_BW  I never had any problems with this audio editor. I am very happy with it.  
(Version 1.3)

TOBI100  Not good, to buggy.

It crashes completely on some of the vst-mda plugins here.

I lost 4 hours of work, after the crash my file couldn't be opened anymore.

But no problem, my time is not so important.

Thank you Mr. Hairer.

No, this is not SoundEdit on OS X. It just a buggy look-a-like.

It was always buggy and unstable under OS 9 and now continues this tradition under OS X, well done, really.

-> Trash

Amadaeus is/was always buggy, Sound Studio is and was always buggy, Audacity is the pure horror, - So what to buy for midpriced semipro audio work on OS X?  
(Version 1.3)

ANDY HEWITT  Excellent product. I got this with the last MU Bundle, and was using Audacity before that. This is much faster, more stable, and easy to use. Does a fine job of filtering noise from old LPs and cassettes. Well worth getting if you have modest audio requirements.  
(Version 1.3)

MAC ADAM  This Version Rock !!!

• I wonderer if you could add more LossLess Codecs / Decodecs, like FLAC and AC3 ?!

• A Better Maximise Adjust Window on Opening

• One 512 Leopard icon  
(Version 1.2.1)

VENUXDELUXE  One of the easiest and cheaper editor ! a true gap between pro & cons . Everyone involve in sound must have this app. in his computer ! !!

Martin Hairer is always developing his "baby" so it's better & better all the time for a really decent price .   
(Version 1.2.1)

ISTRA  Thanks for this fantastic little application, easy and straightforward to use, inexpensive and with everything I need (for the moment?).

Works fast and without problems :-)

(version 1.2)  
(Version 1.2.1)

CPUKAHUNA  Set prefs, did 1 recording, i was convinced! SOLD!

And it has an *incredible* number of easy-to-use settings and features.

Just like the name says .. *very* PROfessional!

And i've tried a bunch of others; this is the absolute, hands down, BEST recorder out there!

Well worth the purchase price.

Thanks Amadeus gang!

'-)  
(Version 1.2)

SPLUNK23  Looping playback doesn't seem to work in Leopard. It plays once, but repeat plays are silent even though the cursor is moving across the sound.  
(Version 1.1.1)

GARLICBREATH  Beware of saving in FLAC format with this version. I selected highest compression and when it was just about done, the app quit, and my recording was gone. There was nothing in the Amadeus cache folder to use "import raw data" on, only two files 4k in length.  
(Version 1.1.1)

HOWIEC  Definitely a good tool for anyone who needs to deal with sound files but needs something a little more robust (and frankly, easy to use) than GarageBand. Amadeus even gives you tools like spectrograms so that it's possible to do limited linguistic research with it.  
(Version 1.0.3)

MAC ADAM  Could you add AC3 Encode/Decode please ?

And some others Lossless Codec/Decodec that QuickTime no Play…

Like your SoftWare a Lot From Amadeus II,

Pro Is WonderFull,

Just need Save Exact Windows Space & Position.

Cursor Position to play could be more Easier, but selection help for…

Thanks  
(Version 1.0.3)

MAC ADAM  Could you allow save default windows position with Hidden Full Sound ?  
(Version 1.0.3)

MAC ADAM  Verry, verry good App, and really better at all from Pro version…

I would ask if could add a vitual separate joined-stereo (enchanced sound stereo)? nice idea or not ?

Thank for your all your work from amadeus !!  
(Version 1.0.3)

NONSOLOMAC  Outstanding, insanely great app!

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST MULTITRACK EDITOR AROUND.

Keep up the good work!  
(Version 1.0.1)

JACOB  This is a great application. I use it to record all my vinyl and to do my own edits. There's a definite speed increase over Amadeus II. Nice update!  
(Version 1.0)

LARRY2  Very fast. Noticeable faster than regular Amadeus. My favorite feature...batch...very fast. Highly recommended for any audiofile.  
(Version 1.0)

LLSCOTTS  Excellent... best audio editor I've ever used at any price. Also has a gorgeous, highly customizable interface that beats everything else out there. At $40, it's a huge bargain. At $25, it's a no-brainer!

How Rogue Amoeba thinks they can get away charging $30 for Fission, which does nothing but split files up, is beyond me. Compared with Amadeus Pro, Fission should be Freeware. Amadeus Pro has so many surprising, wonderful features I'm thoroughly delighted. I was a Sound Studio user many years ago, but switched to Soundtrack after Sound Studio stopped development for a long time. It looks like HairerSoft is really on the ball now and pushing this software category forward in great new ways.  
(Version 1.0)

VEGGIEDUDE  This knocks the socks off what Adobe is trying to do. Long time user, I upgraded right away.  
(Version 1.0)

EASER  I own both Amadeus II and Sound Studio. I plan to pay the money to upgrade to Amadeus Pro. Very simply, open a file with both programs, manipulate it, and save it. See which one opens and saves faster. Not only that, but Amadeus Pro also handles VST and other plug-ins. And it now lets me add tracks. I'm sold.  
(Version 1.0)