Here are a few of the top audio editing programs: Adobe Audition – offers all of the standard live recording editing, analysis, and effects features. Audacity – a strong free audio editor that can compete with many expensive paid-for tools. Apple Logic Pro – a full-featured DAW that ranks among the top audio editors for pros. Acoustica – used to create and distribute effect chains. WavePad – one of the greatest audio editors for cross-platform work, since it runs on Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, and even Kindle.