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Audio and music editor from NCH Software for editing, restoring, and mastering sound

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  • Deployment On Premises
  • Starting price Free
  • Free trial Not offered
  • Best for Freelancers, SMEs

What is WavePad?

WavePad is an audio editing application from NCH Software, an Australian company. It offers waveform editing, recording, format conversion, and restoration tools such as noise reduction and click/pop removal. A free Basic Edition is available for non-commercial use, while the paid Master's Edition adds VST plugin support, batch processing of multiple files, and a bundled sound effects library. WavePad is available for Windows and macOS, with companion apps for iOS and Android.

It is aimed at podcasters, musicians, and hobbyists who need a straightforward, low-cost audio editor rather than a full DAW. NCH sells WavePad as a one-time purchase rather than a subscription, and frequently runs promotional pricing, so the exact price of the Master's Edition can vary by region and time of purchase.

Key Features of WavePad

WavePad lists 8 documented features, including Multi-track and non-destructive audio editing, Noise reduction, click/pop removal, and other restoration tools and Batch processing to convert or apply effects to many files at once (Master's Edition). The list below covers what the product does rather than how it is marketed.

  • Multi-track and non-destructive audio editing
  • Noise reduction, click/pop removal, and other restoration tools
  • Batch processing to convert or apply effects to many files at once (Master's Edition)
  • VST plugin support (Master's Edition)
  • Wide range of audio format support and conversion
  • Bundled sound effects (SFX) library (Master's Edition)
  • Spectral frequency analysis view
  • Voice and music recording tools

WavePad Pricing

WavePad lists 2 plans, starting free and running to $69.95.

Free (Basic Edition)

Free

Non-commercial use only

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Core editing tools with basic effects; no VST support, batch processing, or SFX library; does not expire

Master's Edition

$69.95

Commercial use permitted

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Adds VST plugin support, batch processing, and the SFX sound library; NCH frequently runs promotional pricing on this tier

WavePad Specifications

WavePad is available on Windows and macOS and has iOS and Android apps. It has a free plan.

Deployment
  • On Premises
Billing cycle
One-time
Desktop
  • Windows
  • macOS
Mobile
  • iOS
  • Android
Languages
  • English
Built for
  • Freelancers
  • SMEs
Support
  • Email
  • Tickets
Integrations
VST plugins, cloud storage import/export
Public API
No
Free trial
No
Free plan
Yes
Runs in browser
No
Customisable
No
Website
nch.com.au

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WavePad FAQs

A Basic Edition is free for non-commercial use and does not expire, but it lacks VST support, batch processing, and the SFX library found in the paid Master's Edition.

It unlocks VST plugin support, batch processing of multiple files, and a bundled sound effects library, along with commercial use rights.

Yes, NCH offers WavePad apps for both iOS and Android in addition to the Windows and macOS desktop versions.

No, WavePad is sold as a one-time purchase rather than a recurring subscription.

Yes, it includes noise reduction and audio restoration tools such as click and pop removal.