Wavosaur
Wavosaur is a free Windows sound editor for editing, processing, and recording audio files such as WAV and MP3.
What Wavosaur is
Wavosaur is a free Windows sound editor for editing, processing, and recording audio files such as WAV and MP3. Its editing tools include cut, copy, paste, trim, crop, delete, and undo, and batch processing can apply processes or effects across a folder. The program loads WAV, MP3, AIFF, OGG Vorbis, raw binary, AU/SND, and other listed formats, and can export MP3 using the LAME encoder. It supports VST DLL plugins, effect chains, and saving or recalling VST presets. Recording features include ASIO, audio routing, multichannel audio, and input from a soundcard line-in or microphone. Analysis tools include RMS and channel statistics, spectrum analysis, a sonogram, and a real-time oscilloscope. An external MIDI controller can trigger transport and other commands. Wavosaur runs as an executable without an installer and does not write to the Windows registry. The download page lists 32-bit and 64-bit editions of version 1.8.0.0, dated May 20, 2023.
Good
- Free Windows audio editor
- Batch processing can apply effects to folders
- Loads VST DLL plugins and saves effect chains
- Includes audio analysis tools and MIDI control
Watch out
- Windows-only according to the FAQ
- Does not support multitrack editing
- Does not include noise reduction
Who it suits
Wavosaur suits Windows users working on audio editing, mastering, sample looping, sound design, or audio mangling. Its VST, batch-processing, recording, and analysis tools cover several audio workflows.
Verdict
Wavosaur offers a broad set of editing, processing, recording, and analysis tools at no cost. It is limited to Windows and does not provide multitrack editing or noise reduction.
Plans and prices
From Wavosaur's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Wavosaur | Free | Free audio editor · Windows · 32-bit or 64-bit download |
The facts
Each one read from Wavosaur's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Analysis
- Analysis tools include RMS and channel statistics, 2D and 3D spectrum analysis, a sonogram, and a real-time oscilloscope.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Audience
- The maker describes Wavosaur as useful for mastering, sample looping, sound design, and audio mangling.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Audio formats
- It loads WAV, MP3, AIFF, OGG Vorbis, raw binary, AU/SND, and several other listed audio formats, and can export MP3 using the LAME encoder.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Batch processing
- Batch processing can apply processes, effects, or VST effects to an entire folder.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Download version
- The download page lists version 1.8.0.0 in 32-bit and 64-bit editions, dated May 20, 2023.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Editing
- It supports cut, copy, paste, trim, crop, delete, undo, and common audio processing functions.checked 9 Oct 2026
- MIDI control
- An external MIDI controller can trigger commands including play, stop, record, transport controls, marker navigation, and output volume control.checked 9 Oct 2026
- MIDI sequencing
- Nochecked 20 Sep 2026
- Multitrack editing
- Nochecked 20 Sep 2026
- Noise reduction
- Nochecked 20 Sep 2026
- Operating system
- The FAQ describes Wavosaur as Windows-only and says it has been reported to work on Ubuntu using Wine.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Portable setup
- Wavosaur needs no installer, runs as an executable, and the maker says it does not write to the Windows registry.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Wavosaur is a free sound editor for editing, processing, and recording audio files, including WAV and MP3.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Recording and audio
- It supports ASIO, audio routing, multichannel audio, recording from soundcard line-in or microphone input, and output sample rates up to 192 kHz at 24 bits.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker provides tutorials, a support forum, a FAQ, and an email contact address.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Third-party plugins
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- VST support
- It can load VST DLL plugins, chain effects, save and recall effect chains, and load or save VST presets.checked 9 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
The company
- HQ and team
- The team page says its developers are from France, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands; it does not give a headquarters address.checked 9 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Supported platforms
- Windowschecked 20 Sep 2026
