This ensures that all your mixes originate from pure, authentic audio signals, making the MXP144FX perfect for education, broadcast, band rehearsals and other live sound applications. The MXP144FX features premium circuitry specifically designed to work with Samson's MDR (Maximum Dynamic Range) mic preamps to provide wide frequency range, definitive channel separation and natural response. The MXP144FX boasts an ultra-low noise, high headroom design from every input to every output. Samson's MixPad MXP144FX 14-Channel Analog Stereo Mixer with Effects and USB combines uncompromising sonic quality with roadworthy durability. But you can choose a subscription instead-for as little as $1/month-that gives you upgrades for life.MixPad MXP144FX 12-Channel Analog Stereo Mixer with Effects and USB If you pay less than $45, you don't get access to all future upgrades.

If you do buy Ardour, you can essentially pay what you want for it-even as low as $1. The free version periodically goes silent after 10 minutes, which is enough time to let you try the app but also enough of a nuisance to make you want to buy it. Note that Ardour has an unusual pricing structure. Although it may be too complex for simple podcasts or quick audio fixes. It's perfect for composers, musicians, and sound engineers. With Ardour you can record inputs, edit waveforms in a number of ways, splice and mix multiple waveforms together, and use hundreds of plugins to expand those functions.

If Ocenaudio is too barebones for you, Ardour is another solid option.

Even in this post, the only other Audacity alternative that works on Linux is Ocenaudio. It's hard to find high-quality creative apps on Linux, and the realm of audio editing is no exception.

Monitor with mixpad audio