Amadeus Pro

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Overview

Amadeus Pro is a multitrack audio editor for macOS that supports editing, recording, and conversion of various audio formats including MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV. It handles large files through direct-to-disk editing and waveform caching, with tools for repairing and denoising audio, suitable for tasks like digitizing tapes or records. The application targets Mac users needing audio editing without prior training, offering accessibility via menus and keyboard commands.

Key Features

Multitrack Editing - Supports multiple tracks with independent volume, panning, and splitting into draggable clips.
Format Support - Reads and writes AIFF, WAV, MP3, AAC, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, and others, preserving metadata.
Audio Effects - Built-in effects like equalization, normalization, fade, echo, pitch/speed change.
Audio Units Support - Integrates third-party Audio Unit plug-ins for real-time processing on tracks.
Batch Processing - Applies sequences of effects to multiple files simultaneously.
Live Recording - Records audio directly to disk with support for large files beyond 2GB.
Sound Repair - Tools for denoising, repairing vinyl transfers, and removing pops/hisses.
Analysis Tools - Provides spectrum analysis and visual representations of audio.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Standard	$59.99	Full multitrack editor, format conversion, effects, Audio Units support. Available via Mac App Store or HairerSoft website.
Amadeus Lite	Free	Basic wave editor with format support. Limited features compared to Pro.

Platforms & Requirements

Runs on macOS 10.13 and later, including Apple Silicon and macOS Tahoe. No support for other platforms like Windows or iOS. Accessible with VoiceOver via menus and keyboard commands.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Audio Unit plug-ins
Mac App Store updates
MP3, AAC, FLAC import/export
AIFF, WAV, Ogg Vorbis import/export
Apple Lossless encoding
Batch file processing
Metadata preservation

Alternatives

App	Difference
Audacity	Free and cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux), but lacks native multitrack real-time Audio Units support.
GarageBand	Free with macOS/iOS, music production-focused with loops, less emphasis on waveform editing and format conversion.
Logic Pro	Professional DAW at higher price ($199.99), offers advanced MIDI and instruments beyond basic audio editing.
Adobe Audition	Subscription-based ($20.99/mo), cross-platform with spectral editing, more complex for simple tasks.

Reputation

Amadeus Pro is regarded as a capable, affordable audio editor for Mac users, praised for handling large files, format support, and ease of use in tasks like recording and vinyl digitization. It receives positive feedback for accessibility and performance on older macOS versions. Some note its macOS exclusivity as a limitation compared to cross-platform alternatives.

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