Alternatives to Penta

Other reviewed audio & music tools. Each one links to its full review, with what it is good for and what to watch out for.

ocenaudioFreeFree, cross-platform audio editor with real-time effect preview and multi-selection editing.Audio & musicKrispFree trialReal-time noise cancellation and accent conversion for calls, plus an AI meeting note taker.Audio & music· AI-poweredAbleton LiveFree trialMusic production and live performance software with Session and Arrangement views, from Ableton.Audio & musicPitch TempoFreeEstimate audio key and BPM, then adjust pitch or tempo independently for practice and backing tracks.Audio & musicBandLabFreemiumFree browser and mobile music studio with a creator community, plus a paid membership and the Cakewalk desktop DAWs.Audio & musicSOUNDRAWPaidGenerates royalty-free beats and background music you can customize by genre, length, energy and instruments.Audio & music· AI-poweredAuphonicFreemiumAutomated post-production for spoken audio: noise and reverb reduction, leveling, loudness targets and transcripts.Audio & musicSunoFreemiumGenerates full songs with vocals from text prompts or lyrics, with a browser-based studio for editing and stems.Audio & music· AI-poweredFL StudioFreemiumPattern-based music production software from Image-Line, sold with lifetime free updates.Audio & musicAudacityOpen sourceFree, open-source multitrack audio recorder and editor for Windows, macOS and Linux.Audio & music· AI-poweredLALAL.AIFreemiumSplits songs and recordings into stems and cleans up voice: vocal removal, noise, echo and reverb removal.Audio & music· AI-poweredMoisesFreemiumMusician's toolkit for stem separation, chord detection, tempo and key changes, and collaborative recording.Audio & musicElevenLabsFreemiumText-to-speech, voice cloning, dubbing, speech-to-text, sound effects and music generation in one credit-based platform.Audio & music· AI-poweredLMMSOpen sourceFree, open-source music production app for making beats and songs on Windows, macOS and Linux.Audio & musicAI Music MasteringFreemiumAI music mastering for finished mixes and AI songs. Free preview.Audio & music· AI-poweredDescriptFreemiumEdit podcasts and video by editing a transcript, with AI tools for audio cleanup, filler-word removal and voice clones.Audio & music· AI-poweredRRiversideFreemiumRecords remote podcasts and interviews in separate high-quality tracks, then edits, clips and publishes them.Audio & music· AI-poweredAArdourOpen sourceOpen-source digital audio workstation for recording, editing and mixing on Linux, macOS and Windows.Audio & musicHHurston-1FreeGenerate English speech using a description of the voice, accent and speaking style.Audio & music· AI-poweredTecloFree trialPlay customizable sounds for keystrokes on Mac.Audio & musicAudioCentralFree trialAdjust individual apps’ sound from the Mac menu bar.Audio & musicMechvibesFreePlay keyboard sounds and use custom sound packs as you type.Audio & musicSonariFreemiumPlay notes and control MIDI using hand gestures.Audio & musicAAdobe AuditionFree trialAdobe's audio editor and multitrack workstation for mixing, restoration and podcast production.Audio & music