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Adobe AuditionSteinberg SpectraLayers
Paid

Subscription through Adobe Creative Cloud.

 Paid

Commercial software sold by Steinberg.

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS
  • Multitrack, waveform and spectral editing in one app
  • Audio cleanup and restoration tools
  • Visual spectral editing catches problems EQ alone can't fix
  • AI source separation for isolating stems or noise
  • Subscription only
  • Requires an Adobe account
  • Paid software from Steinberg's professional lineup
  • Steeper learning curve than a simple EQ or noise gate
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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