A curated list of tools, software, libraries, standards, hardware resources, workflows, and learning materials for audio engineering, covering recording, mixing, mastering, DSP, live sound, acoustics, and audio software development.
- Foundations & Standards
- Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)
- Audio Plugins & Formats
- Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
- Audio Programming & Libraries
- Recording, Mixing & Mastering Tools
- Live Sound & Broadcasting
- Acoustics & Room Analysis
- Audio Measurement & Analysis
- Hardware & Interfaces
- Learning Resources
- Related Awesome Lists
- AES (Audio Engineering Society) – Professional organization defining audio standards and research.
- IEC Audio Standards – International standards for audio equipment and measurement.
- ITU-R Audio Recommendations – Broadcast and audio quality standards.
- Nyquist–Shannon Sampling Theorem – Fundamental principle of digital audio sampling.
- Loudness Units (LUFS) – Standardized loudness measurement for broadcast and streaming.
- Pro Tools – Industry-standard DAW for recording, editing, and mixing.
- Logic Pro – Professional DAW for music production on macOS.
- Ableton Live – Performance-oriented DAW for electronic music and live sets.
- Reaper – Lightweight, highly customizable DAW used in studios and post-production.
- Cubase – Full-featured DAW with strong MIDI and scoring tools.
- Studio One – Modern DAW with integrated mastering workflow.
- Ardour – Open-source DAW for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- VST – Widely used plugin standard for audio effects and instruments.
- Audio Units (AU) – Apple’s native plugin format for macOS and iOS.
- AAX – Plugin format for Pro Tools systems.
- LV2 – Open-source plugin standard used in Linux audio environments.
- JUCE – C++ framework for building cross-platform audio plugins.
- CLAP – Modern open plugin standard designed for performance and extensibility.
- The Scientist and Engineer’s Guide to DSP – Classic free book on DSP fundamentals.
- Music DSP – Collection of DSP algorithms for audio processing.
- DSPRelated – Community resources and articles on DSP theory and practice.
- FFTW – Fast Fourier Transform library used in audio analysis.
- SoX – Command-line audio processing utility supporting many formats.
- PortAudio – Cross-platform audio I/O library for real-time audio.
- RtAudio – C++ library for realtime audio input/output.
- libsndfile – Library for reading and writing audio files.
- PyAudio – Python bindings for PortAudio.
- Sounddevice – Python module for audio I/O and playback.
- SuperCollider – Platform for audio synthesis and algorithmic composition.
- iZotope RX – Advanced audio repair and restoration suite.
- iZotope Ozone – Mastering software with AI-assisted tools.
- FabFilter – Professional EQ, compression, and mixing plugins.
- Waves Audio – Extensive collection of studio and live audio plugins.
- Slate Digital – Analog-modeled plugins and virtual mixing systems.
- TDR Nova – Free dynamic EQ plugin widely used in mixing.
- Dante Audio – Audio-over-IP networking technology for live sound.
- AES67 – Interoperability standard for networked audio.
- OBS Studio – Open-source software for live streaming and broadcasting.
- QLab – Audio, video, and show control software for live performances.
- Mixing Station – Remote control app for digital mixing consoles.
- Room EQ Wizard (REW) – Acoustic measurement and room analysis software.
- Acoustic Treatment Guide – Practical guide to studio acoustics and treatment.
- EASE – Acoustic modeling software for venues and sound systems.
- CATT-Acoustic – Room acoustics prediction and simulation tool.
- OpenAIR – Open database of room impulse responses.
- SMAART – Real-time audio measurement and analysis for live sound.
- SpectraFoo – Professional audio analysis tool.
- Audacity – Open-source audio editor with analysis features.
- WaveSurfer – Tool for sound visualization and speech analysis.
- Praat – Software for phonetic analysis of speech.
- Focusrite Scarlett – Popular USB audio interfaces for home and project studios.
- Universal Audio – Audio interfaces and DSP-powered plugins.
- RME Audio – High-end audio interfaces and converters.
- MOTU – Audio interfaces and AVB networking solutions.
- Behringer X32 – Digital mixing console for live sound and studios.
- Produce Like A Pro – Tutorials on recording, mixing, and production.
- Recording Revolution – Beginner-friendly audio engineering lessons.
- iZotope Learning – Educational resources for mixing and mastering.
- Sound On Sound – In-depth articles and reviews on audio engineering.
- AES E-Library – Research papers and technical articles on audio.
- Mastering The Mix Blog – Practical guides on mixing and loudness.
- Audio Engineering Fundamentals – Introductory course covering recording and mixing basics.
- Digital Signal Processing for Audio – DSP-focused audio engineering curriculum.
- Live Sound Engineering – Training for live audio systems and venue setups.
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