Cacophony

Cacophony is an impressive audio editing software designed exclusively for Mac OS X users. Developed in 2002 as a university project, it has since transformed into one of the most reliable programs of its kind. Cacophony supports over twenty different file formats, including full-range SoX formats and QuickTime-supported ones. The software also offers multi-track editing, enabling users to work with up to sixteen different tracks simultaneously.

Academic Deployment offers a special version of Cacophony available in various institutions such as Bradley University, Western Michigan University, and the University of Nevada. The software also offers Macromedia-compatible cue point support.

You can evaluate Cacophony for an unlimited time without any specific restrictions, except for a message that appears each time you launch a program or save a file. This message can be permanently removed by registering for the software.

The latest release of Cacophony offers several new updates and improvements. Double-clicking a cue point in the cue point window starts playback at that specific point. Additionally, the software now supports window proxy icons and window path popup menus.

Previous issues with cue points saving to formats other than AIFF have been fixed, and the eSellerate engine has been updated to version 3.5. Other new features include "Paste at Start" and "Paste at End" commands, a percentage indicator for normalize effects, and shortcut key for selecting none.

Overall, Cacophony provides a robust set of features for Mac OS X users looking for a reliable audio editing software. With its easy-to-use interface and versatility, it is an excellent option for students or professionals alike.