The Best Audio Editing Software for 2020

By PCMag
Image-Line FL Studio
"Best for Making Beats"
Adobe Audition CC
"Best for Post-Production and Broadcast"
Steinberg Cubase Pro
"Best for Virtual Instruments"
PreSonus Studio One
"Best for Fast Audio Editing"
Magix Sequoia
"Best for High-End Mastering"
Magix Samplitude
"Best for Mainstream Mastering"
Cockos Reaper
"Best for PC Recording on a Budget"
Audacity
"Best for Editing Podcasts"
Ableton Live
"Best for Live Stage Performance"
Avid Pro Tools
"Best for Compatibility With Pro Studios"
Apple GarageBand (for Mac)
"Best for Mac Recording on a Budget"
Apple Logic Pro X (for Mac)
"Best for Mainstream Audio Production"