Power Sound Editor

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Country: China (CN)
Founded: 2008
Developer: PowerSE Co.Ltd.
Pricing: Free (with paid Deluxe upgrade)
Open source: No
Platforms: Windows

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Audio Editors

Overview

Power Sound Editor Free is a Windows-based audio editing tool for recording, editing, and converting audio files. It supports visual waveform editing, recording from microphones or other sources, applying effects, and handling formats like MP3, WAV, and OGG. Targeted at novice users and audio enthusiasts for basic tasks such as noise removal, trimming, and CD ripping, it offers a simple interface compared to more complex editors.

Key Features

Visual Editing - Edit audio files using cut, copy, paste, delete, mix, and insert operations on waveform view.
Audio Recording - Record from microphone, sound card, line-in, CDs, DVDs, streaming sources, or video files.
Effects Application - Apply over 25 effects including amplify, echo, reverb, equalizer, fade, chorus, and noise reduction.
Format Support - Handles MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG VOX, and other formats for import, export, and conversion.
CD Ripping/Burning - Rip audio from CDs and burn edited files to audio CDs.
Batch Processing - Convert, merge, or process multiple files in batch mode (Deluxe version).
Audio Extraction - Extract and edit audio from video files or YouTube.
ID3 Tag Editing - Edit metadata tags in audio files.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Visual editing, recording, 25+ effects, format support, CD rip (no limitations).
Deluxe	$29.95 one-time	MP3 creation, CD burn, batch convert/merge, text-to-speech, full activation.

Platforms & Requirements

Runs exclusively on Windows with versions up to 8.8 reported. No specific minimum requirements detailed in sources; compatible with standard Windows setups. No support for macOS, Linux, mobile, or web platforms.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Microphone and sound card inputs
Line-in and streaming audio capture
CD/DVD players
Video file audio extraction
MP3/WAV/WMA/OGG import-export
RealPlayer/Windows Media Player capture
YouTube audio extraction

Alternatives

App	Difference
Audacity	Free open-source editor with more advanced multi-track support and plugins, but steeper learning curve.
WavePad	Similar visual editor with broader platform support including mobile, but requires purchase for full features.
Ocenaudio	Free cross-platform tool emphasizing spectral analysis and VST plugins over basic recording.
Adobe Audition	Professional-grade editor with AI tools and integration into Creative Cloud, subscription-based.

Reputation

Power Sound Editor Free receives positive feedback for its user-friendly interface and ease of use for beginners in audio editing and recording. Users appreciate the wide format support, visual editing tools, and free access without limitations. Criticisms are limited but note it lacks advanced features like multi-track editing or AI enhancements found in competitors, positioning it as a basic rather than professional tool.

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