Acoustica

Active

Country: Norway (NO)
Founded: 2003
Developer: Acon Digital
Pricing: Paid (Standard and Premium editions)
Open source: No
Platforms: Windows, macOS

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Audio Editors

Overview

Acoustica is a digital audio editor for audio editing, post-production, podcast creation, mastering, and audio restoration. It offers Standard and Premium editions, with the Premium version adding spectral editing, multi-channel support up to 7.1.2, and additional plug-ins. The software supports single-track clip editing, multitrack sessions, batch processing, and audio CD projects, with recording up to 32-bit/192 kHz.

Key Features

Clip Editing - Single-track clip editing and multitrack sessions for audio manipulation.
Spectral Editing - Available in Premium Edition for detailed frequency-based editing.
Multi-channel Support - Handles up to 7.1.2 channels including Dolby Atmos in Premium.
Real-time Analysis - Level metering, loudness (EBU R-128), spectrum analysis, and phase correlation.
Batch Processing - Processes multiple audio files simultaneously.
Plug-in Support - VST, AU, AAX formats for third-party effects and instruments.
Audio Restoration - Tools for repairing damaged audio, including AI-powered voice isolation.
High-resolution Recording - Supports up to 32-bit depth and 192 kHz sampling rate.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Standard Edition	Budget-friendly (exact price not specified)	Basic editing tools for mastering, restoration, and sound design.
Premium Edition	Paid (exact price not specified)	Spectral editing, multi-channel support, additional plug-ins, and suites like Mix & Mastering.

Platforms & Requirements

Acoustica runs on Windows and macOS. Minimum requirements are not detailed in sources, but it supports high-resolution audio up to 32-bit/192 kHz. No notable platform-specific limitations mentioned.

Integrations & Ecosystem

VST plug-ins
AU plug-ins
AAX plug-ins
Dolby Atmos support
Mix & Mastering Suite
Equalize Suite
Verberate Suite
Restoration Suite

Alternatives

App	Difference
Adobe Audition	More comprehensive professional suite with deeper integration into Adobe ecosystem, higher cost.
Audacity	Free and open-source, lacks advanced multi-channel and spectral editing features.
Reaper	DAW-focused with multitrack emphasis, more customizable but steeper learning curve.
Steinberg WaveLab	Specialized mastering tool with broader format support, positioned as higher-end competitor.

Reputation

Acoustica is viewed as a capable audio editor with strong workflow, plug-in support, and tools for restoration and mastering, suitable for podcasters, musicians, and editors. Users praise its intuitive interface and value compared to pricier professional software. Criticisms include missing some essential tools and unintuitive elements in version 7.2, potentially overwhelming for beginners.

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