While many audio players can perform a number of basic functions, this recent release allows users to perform a number of additional functions with the music of their choice. With this application, users can filter out various frequencies, change the tempo without altering the pitch, and also apply a number of sound effects. This particular version is compatible with computers running any version...

As a musical jack of all trades, AV Music Morpher is a pretty handy application. This music editor and player allows users to copy, paste, and edit songs for just about any purpose. The application also allows users to customize a wide range of surround sound configurations. Additionally, the application can be used to burn CDs and organize music. This version is compatible with computers running...

Billing itself as "the most complete CD-ripping solution available" as well as the fastest (a 40 percent increase in performance since the last edition), Easy CD-DA Extractor supports a variety of formats: mp3, Windows Media Player, Ogg Vorbis, TwinVQ, .wav, and .aiff. Using the program, you can copy CDs and convert from any of the supported formats (except .aiff) to any other. Users can define...

FindSounds.com is new search engine devoted to finding sample sounds and sound effects on the Web. The easy-to-use search feature offers variables including the file formats AIFF, .wav, and .au; mono or stereo; resolution; sample rate; and maximum file size up to two megabytes; as well as simply the subject of the sound. For those who might feel overwhelmed, there is also a partial directory of...

The Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC) is a method of compressing audio data. Whereas the widely known MP3 format sacrifices sound quality for a smaller compressed size, FLAC does not lose information in the encoding process. FLAC is an open source software project, and its homepage contains downloadable encoding utilities for most common operating systems. An excellent overview of the FLAC format...

For persons looking for a handy and powerful way to play numerous types of audio or video files, Jet Audio 5.14 Basic will be a welcome addition to their computer. With this latest version, users can broadcast over the internet, utilize the built-in equalizer, and control the speed of recordings, along with sixteen other features. Additionally, users can manipulate the appearance (or "skin") of...

Jet Audio is an integrated multimedia software program that allows for simple playback, but includes dozens of other helpful features, such as the ability to record music, the ability to convert to other file formats, and the option to broadcast music over the Internet. Other features include speed control (without pitch change), an alarm and timer, a number of equalizer modes, and crossfading...

This most recent edition of Melody Player allows users to play music created with Harmony or Melody Assistant, along with Midi, MOD, and other file types. Melody Player is freeware and does not require a Midi card or any other related interface device. Additionally, trial versions of Harmony and Melody Assistant are both available here, although some features of both programs are unavailable until...

Aspiring record producers and sound artists will enjoy learning about this latest version of WavePad. This software allows users to make and edit voice and audio recordings, and they can also add a variety of effects like echo, amplification, and noise reduction. Additionally, there are text-to-speech and speech recognition functions, which are both nice bonuses. This version is compatible with...