Rosegarden vs WavePad
Rosegarden
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| Figure | Rosegarden | WavePad |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $3.33/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 8 |
| Spec score · Audio Editing Software | 7.1 (#121) | 9.2 (#3) |
| Editing | Users can enter notes with a MIDI keyboard, the PC keyboard, or a mouse, and the editors provide unlimited undo and redo. | Editing tools include cut, copy, paste, trim, compression and pitch shifting. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Rosegarden's integration page describes routing and synchronizing audio applications through JACK. | Official pages describe MixPad integration and DirectX and VST DLL plug-in support. |
| Plugins | Rosegarden supports the LADSPA audio plugin API and the DSSI synth plugin architecture. | The software supports DirectX and VST plugins; the store says the Standard Edition excludes VST support and the SFX Library. |
| Purpose | Rosegarden is a music composition and editing environment built around a MIDI sequencer, with music notation and basic digital audio support. | WavePad records and edits music, voice and other audio recordings. |
| Support | The project provides tutorials, a manual, a FAQ, mailing lists, a wiki, and user discussion resources. | NCH provides WavePad video tutorials, a help manual, FAQ, forum and technical support contact. |
| Supported platforms | Linux | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| System requirements | Rosegarden runs on Linux, requires ALSA for audio and MIDI support, and requires JACK for audio sequencing but not for MIDI. | The product page lists Windows 7 through 11 and macOS 10.5 or later; mobile requirements are iOS 12 or later and Android 5.0 or later. |
| Third-party plugins | Yes | Yes |
Plans
WavePad
- Master's Edition Annual Plan$99 a year
- Standard Edition Annual Plan$60 a year
- Master's Edition Quarterly Plan$16.50 a month
- Free versionFree
- WavePad Free VersionFree
- Master's Edition Quarterly Plan$21.48 a month
- Standard Edition Annual Plan$39.95 a year
- Master's Edition Annual Plan$69.95 a year
In their own words
Rosegarden
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WavePad
WavePad records and edits music, voice, and other audio on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Its editing tools include cut, copy, paste, trim, compression, and pitch shifting, while effects include echo, amplification, and equalization. Restoration tools reduce noise and remove clicks and pops. The software supports more than 50 formats, including MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, AAC, and M4A. Batch processing can apply effects or convert thousands of files in one operation. WavePad supports sample rates from 6 to 192 kHz, in stereo or mono and at 8, 16, 24, or 32 bits. It also supports DirectX and VST plugins, though the Standard Edition excludes VST support and the SFX Library. The maker lists podcast and radio editing, voiceovers, ringtone creation, and audio restoration as typical uses. The free version costs nothing, is for non-commercial use, and does not expire. It enables additional Master's Edition features for a 14-day trial after installation. Paid options include $60 a year for Standard Edition and $99 a year for Master's Edition.