GoldWave 5.66 User Reviews
A newer version of GoldWave is available.
Or, Learn More About GoldWaveOutstanding
-
"VERY IMPRESSIVE!!"
Version: GoldWave 5.67
Pros
Excellent choice of sound effects,
Easy to read user manual if you need to,
Save recordings in various formats
Excellent shareware productCons
None really although navigating your way through the menus can be a bit confusing at first
Summary
Highly rec. this. Its easy to use and lots of fun but it is also a very serious App. if you need it to be. 9.5/10
-
"Good Effects"
Version: GoldWave 5.67
Pros
I'm impressed by the number of effects and the presets.
Cons
No realtime test of the effects.
Summary
A very good wave recorder and editor.
-
"Can be what you want it to be"
Version: GoldWave 5.58
Pros
I just wanted it to record children's comments into word docs and power point presentations to capture moments. I need it to do nothing else. Worked out how to do this within moments. Thank you heaps.
One day when I get more time I might look into the extra features but not today :)Cons
Did all I wanted it to do
-
"Wonderful Audio Editor with Good Support"
Version: GoldWave 5.58
Pros
Great Capabilities. An almost magical program to adjust, change and correct audio files. Support for the program is strong - first by the author who is always working to update the program and then by a forum of users who will offer help.
Cons
Not much of the program is intuitive. When you want to do something it often requires some investigation on how to accomplish it. But then again, audio editors are a different breed to begin with. Although, audio editors have been described as "word processors for sound", the analogy falls short since most of us know how words work - but not so much about sound and the physics behind it. It is accomplishing a highly technical feat with a minimum of mouse clicks.
Summary
I started using this program many years ago in trying to "clean-up" some old audio files. I found the trail version to be so handy that I paid the price and became a "licensed user". The trail version is the full version with some nagging thrown-in. It's well worth the license fee.
The ability to reduce background sounds, hiss and other extraneous sound is great. I once was able to "censor" some songs the kids wanted for a school function by selecting the objectionable words, reversing them and muting the emphasis. The resulting song was still had impact but the lyrics were not going to offend anyone. I know, Censorship?? - but hey, the kids wanted the songs and it was for grade school!! :)
I certainly don't use it enough to be an expert, but my routine use of the program has made me a fan. I haven't found anything yet that I can't do to an audio file with Goldwave. -
"Best shareware program I have very purchased"
Version: GoldWave 5.58
Pros
I have had this program for years and it get better and better and I only paid for it once
Cons
I can't think of anything to say in this area
Summary
This is a must have program for anyone that does any work with audio files
-
"powerful audio editing tool"
Version: GoldWave 5.58
Pros
loaded with features, supports many file types, fair price
Cons
Zooming can be cumbersome
Summary
Bit of a learning curve but overall I like it
-
"very simple and gets the job done"
Version: GoldWave 5.58
Pros
has preset effects
demo the effects
cool playback features
etcCons
you do have to have some idea of what you want to do otherwise you'll get kinda lost
Summary
Best Audio editor for me because i am just starting with this stuff and i can make some decent mixes with it
-
"It does exactly what it says it does, excellent."
Version: GoldWave 5.58
Pros
Excellent quality sound and easy to use. The programme seems quite robust as described in the cnet editors report.
Cons
It is probably overkill for somebody like me that just wants to add that extra quality to my itunes and Spotify music not that I have succeeded in playing Spotify tracks through GoldWave.
Summary
Definitely a must for those that like the high quality end of the music spectrum
-
"An absolutely stellar sound editing tool."
Version: GoldWave 5.58
Pros
Very user-friendly
Intuitive controlsCons
Aside from the fact that this software can't compose music, there are no cons.
Summary
Excellent audio editing software. A great value.
-
"Powerful but cumbersome & unintuitive interface."
Version: GoldWave 5.58
Pros
Very powerful, enormous number of features.
Cons
Doing simple things like extracting a clip takes much to long and involves too many steps.
Summary
This pertains to trial of free version. If you want to drill down to minutiae, this is for you. If you just want to get some clips, this is a huge hassle. Common sense would let you enter hours, min, sec to start your clip; then hours, mins, secs to end your clip. But no. That would be too simple. Instead, you're left dragging bars and unable to simply save your highlighted portion.
Add Your Review
Submit your reply
E-mail this review
Report offensive content
You must be 13 years of age or older to submit personal information to CNET Networks. In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998, CNET Networks does not accept name and e-mail address information from users who are under 13 years of age.
All submitted ratings and written comments become the sole property of CNET Networks, Inc. (CNET) and may be used at CNET Networks' sole discretion. Ratings and written comments are generally posted within two to four business days in batch groups, not in real time. However, CNET Networks reserves the right to remove or refuse to post any submission for any reason. You acknowledge that you, not CNET Networks, are responsible for the contents of your submission.
CNET Networks is not responsible for the content of the publisher's descriptions or user reviews on this site. We encourage you to determine whether this product or your intended use is legal. We do not encourage or condone the use of any software in violation of applicable laws. CNET Download.com does not sell, resell, or license any of the products listed on the site. We cannot be held liable for issues that arise from the download or use of these products.
