When comparing Soundbug Audio Editor for MacOS vs Audacity, the Slant community recommends Audacity for most people. In the question“What are the best Audio Editors for Mac users?” Audacity is ranked 1st while Soundbug Audio Editor for MacOS is ranked 6th. The most important reason people chose Audacity is:
Audacity is available for free on Windows, Mac OS, and Linux with source code available [here](http://audacityteam.org/download/source).
Specs
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Pros
Pro Analysis tools that generate automation lines that can then be linked to effects parameters
Pro Both real-time and offline effects automation
Pro No proprietary file format
Pro The spectral graph with equal loudness scaling
Pro The granulation tools
The same basic algorithm seems to be used in both tools, but they get at it from slightly different perspectives. Both tools are really flexible and fun to work with.
Pro The spectral graph and equal loudness scaling
Pro Free, open source and cross-platform
Audacity is available for free on Windows, Mac OS, and Linux with source code available here.
Pro Well maintained
Audacity is constantly updated.
Pro Great community backing it
Pro Great for vocal track editing
Cons
Con Pricey
Although it's cheaper than most other editors, except Audacity.
Con Not seen as a full DAW
Audacity doesn't have the capabilities of popular DAWs and generally isn't considered to be good option.
Con Doesn't retain audio integrity
Audacity uses destructive editing, meaning applying effects, cutting, etc is non-reversable after you've saved a project.
Con No real time effects
Users are unable to change effects in real time with Audacity. If effects are to be changed, no sound can be playing or recording.
Con Unable to use Synthesizers / virtual instruments
You can only use effect plugins or record live with this DAW.
Con No native 64-bit version, therefore does not support 64-bit VST plugins
Audacity is available only as a 32-bit application, therefore even when running on 64-bit machines, it only supports 32-bit VST plugins unless they are converted to 32-bit using an application such as JBridge.