Adobe Audition
Audio editing software
Music making software
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- Ease of management
- Quality of support
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US$19.99 per month
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What is Adobe Audition
Adobe Audition is a desktop digital audio workstation focused on recording, editing, mixing, and restoring audio. It is used by audio engineers, podcasters, video editors, and broadcast teams for multitrack sessions and detailed waveform editing. The product emphasizes precision tools for cleanup and post-production workflows and integrates with other Adobe Creative Cloud applications for media projects.
Strong audio restoration tools
Audition includes dedicated features for noise reduction, click/pop removal, hum removal, and spectral frequency display for targeted repairs. These tools support common post-production tasks such as dialogue cleanup and broadcast compliance preparation. For teams that prioritize audio quality improvement over automated voice generation, the restoration toolset is a practical differentiator.
Multitrack and waveform editing
Audition supports both multitrack session editing and detailed single-file waveform editing in the same application. Users can perform non-destructive edits, apply effects chains, and manage complex mixes with track-based routing. This fits workflows where precise timing, level control, and manual editing are required.
Creative Cloud workflow integration
Audition integrates with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, supporting common video and motion workflows that require round-tripping audio assets. This can reduce friction when audio post-production is part of a broader Adobe-based media pipeline. It also aligns with organizations that standardize on Creative Cloud licensing and identity management.
Subscription-based licensing model
Audition is typically licensed via Adobe Creative Cloud subscription plans rather than a perpetual license. This can increase long-term cost for individuals or small teams compared with one-time-purchase tools. Subscription requirements may also be a procurement constraint for some organizations.
Limited music production ecosystem
While Audition can edit and mix music, it is not primarily designed as a full music production DAW with extensive MIDI composition, virtual instruments, and loop-based creation workflows. Users focused on beat-making or instrument-driven composition may need additional tools. This makes it less aligned with “music making software” expectations centered on MIDI and instrument libraries.
Desktop-first, less collaborative
Audition is a desktop application and does not center on browser-based recording, real-time collaboration, or automated transcript-driven editing. Teams that prioritize remote capture, lightweight sharing, or AI-assisted editing may need complementary services. Collaboration typically relies on file/project management practices rather than built-in multi-user editing.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Audition (Single App) | US$22.99 per month (annual, billed monthly) | Full Adobe Audition desktop app with updates; includes Adobe Express; 7-day free trial available. |
| Creative Cloud Pro (All Apps) | Regularly US$69.99 per month (annual, billed monthly); promotional pricing US$34.99/mo for first 3 months (new subscribers only) | Access to 20+ Creative Cloud apps (including Audition), Adobe Firefly AI features and credits; 7-day free trial available. |
| Students & Teachers (Creative Cloud Pro) | US$19.99 per month (annual, billed monthly) | Discounted Creative Cloud Pro for eligible students/teachers (includes Audition and 20+ apps); eligibility required. |
| Business (Teams/Enterprise) | US$99.99 per month per license (excl. VAT; annual, billed monthly) | Business/teams licensing with admin tools and enhanced management; contact sales for enterprise details. |
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Adobe Inc.
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1982
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