--- description: Learn how WavePad can help your business. GetApp provides users in South Africa with the most detailed information on software tools, prices and features. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: WavePad Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Audio Editing Software](/directory/2055/audio-editing/software) > [WavePad](/software/2037075/wavepad) # WavePad Canonical: https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2037075/wavepad Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2037075/wavepad?page=2) > WavePad helps music producers edit audio and music files using Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android devices. The application enables users to record, cut, copy, delete, and paste parts of audio files and add echo, noise reduction, amplification, reverb, reverse, and other effects via a unified portal. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 35 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of WavePad \- Sound editing tools include cut, copy, paste, delete, insert, silence, auto-trim, compression, pitch-shifting and more - Audio effects include amplify, normalize, equalizer, envelope, reverb, echo, reverse and many more - DirectX and Virtual Studio Technology DLL (VST) plugin support gives producers access to thousands of additional tools and effects - Batch processing allows you to apply effects and/or convert thousands of files as a single function - Scrub, search and bookmark audio for precise editing - Create bookmarks and regions to easily find, recall and assemble segments of long audio files - Advanced tools include spectral analysis (FFT), speech synthesis (text-to-speech), and voice changer - Audio restoration features including noise reduction and click pop removal - Supports sample rates from 6 to 192kHz, stereo or mono, 8, 16, 24 or 32 bits - Export your audio file to video with waveform, FFT or image visualization - Sound effect library includes hundreds of sound effects and royalty free music clips ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 35 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 3.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: NCH Software - **Location**: Greenwood Village, US - **Founded**: 1993 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$60,00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: WavePad offers a free trial for 14 days, after which is it available on one-time payment, details of which are outlined below- WavePad Sound Editor (standard edition) - $60 WavePad Sound Editor (master edition) - $99 - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Audio Capture - Audio Editor - Audio Manipulation - Audio Mixing - Audio Recording - Batch Processing - Compression - Data Import/Export - Drag & Drop - Instrument Management - Media Library - Multimedia Support - Multiple Format Support - Plug-in Integration - Score Editor - Text to Speech - Third-Party Integrations - Video Editing - Video Management - Video Support ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base ## Category - [Audio Editing Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/2055/audio-editing/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I also like the ability to create a CUSTOM menu so I can access my most used tools quicker. > > **Cons**: Cannot really pinpoint anything there is to dislike. It does the job. > > I've been using Wavepad Audio Editing software (NCH Software) for at least 8 years. I have to say it's been a game-changer for my audio-related projects. The interface is user-friendly, making it easy for even non-tech-savvy individuals like me to navigate through various editing options. Wavepad's functionality aligns perfectly with my work as an instructional designer and facilitator. Whether I'm recording and editing voiceovers for e-learning modules or fine-tuning audio recordings for virtual workshops, Wavepad gets the job done easily. ----- ### "An awesome, easy software for podcasters or anyone else." — 5.0/5 > **Sophie** | *05 January 2022* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love what it enables me to do \& I love how it integrates with Videopad which I also use. It's super helpful for me, since I record a podcast and sometimes need to edit out sounds from doors in my house opening/closing, footsteps, central heating/AC, etc. It helps me keep my podcast sounding clean and profesh\!\! I love it\!\! > > **Cons**: It took me a while to learn in the beginning, but I was a COMPLETE beginner. I had never used any software like this in my life. This isn't even really a con at all, because even if you're also a total beginner it will only take you like 30 minutes playing around with it before you understand how to use all the awesome features. > > It's been wonderful\! ----- ### "Decent Service" — 4.0/5 > **Jared** | *13 November 2022* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: Are you a small-time producer/DJ? This software will get you where you need to be. > > **Cons**: This product feels juvenile when working on higher quality pop tracks. ----- ### "A very handy audio editor." — 5.0/5 > **Sarmad** | *13 June 2022* | Music | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The best thing about WavePad is that you can get used to its interface within minutes. It's extremely efficient, easy to use yet very professional. > > **Cons**: While running multiple plugins it becomes hard to manage and organize the media. > > I used it for my all audio projects and I am really happy to have it. It helped me edit massive audio files of several hours in length. ----- ### "Excellent Audio Editing Software You'll ever Find" — 5.0/5 > **Michael** | *15 July 2021* | Music | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: WavePad enables me to convert audio files from one format to another. Although its basically meant for WAV and MP3 formats, it has a lot of other formats you can use. The other feature I love about WavPad is that I am able to split big audio files into small segments. So if I have an Album that is in one file, I can just split with WavePad and have individual songs > > **Cons**: I have used WavePad for quite a while now and I can't say that I have seen anything that needs improvement. Its an awesome software. Keep it up NCH > > This software is brilliant. I love it and can hundred percent recommend to try it. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2037075/wavepad?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2037075/wavepad) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | ----- ## Structured Data