In simple English
You can cut, record and change audio files right in your web browser. You do not need to install any heavy software on your computer. It handles single tracks and multiple layers of sound at the same time. You can use it to edit podcasts, music clips or voice notes. The code is free to run on your own machine.
What it is
AudioMass is a web-based audio editor built with JavaScript. It gives you a visual waveform view to edit sounds without leaving your browser window.
What it is good for
Solo builders who need to trim a podcast recording, mix a few sound effects or boost audio volume without paying for professional desktop software.
- Runs instantly in any modern web browser.
- Supports multitrack editing for layering different sounds.
- Includes built-in audio effects and recording tools.
- Requires Go or Python on your computer to run the local server.
- Uses a custom licence instead of a standard open source one.
- Has several open issues that may never get fixed.
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git clone https://github.com/pkalogiros/AudioMass.git cd AudioMass/src python audiomass-server.py