PD Cleaner
7.0#4 in audio restoration softwareFree planFree planWindows
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Wave Corrector
5.9#16 in audio restoration softwareFree planFree planLinuxWindows
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| Fact | PD Cleaner | Wave Corrector |
|---|---|---|
| Intended users | The maker presents PD Cleaner as a free replacement for restoring old 78s and as a tool for collectors of historical recordings. | The maker says the software is designed for home music lovers and professional archivists. |
| Purpose | PD Cleaner removes clicks, crackle, hiss, and hum from old recordings, especially public-domain recordings made before 1926. | Wave Corrector records, cleans up, and converts music from analogue recordings to digital audio formats. |
| Support | The maker directs questions, bug reports and ideas to a Discord community. | The maker directs users to a feedback form for support and also provides a beginner's guide, FAQ, support forum, and user manual. |
PD Cleaner plans
- FreeFree
Wave Corrector plans
- Wave Corrector Professional Edition (personal use)Free
Pick PD Cleaner if…
PD Cleaner suits collectors and others restoring historical recordings, including people working with old 78s. It is for Windows users who can work with an unsigned build warning.
Pick Wave Corrector if…
Wave Corrector suits home music lovers converting records, tapes, or other analogue sources into digital files. Professional archivists can use scheduled recording, track editing, processing tools, and metadata-assisted detection for larger preservation workflows.