Download Amadeus Pro for Mac

In the edit

It’s a multi-track editor that sits nicely alongside the tools a working Mac user already keeps around: quick for a fade or a batch of files, deep enough when you need noise reduction on a single section or the whole track.

• Noise reduction can be applied to an entire track or just selected sections, useful when you’ve got one bad bit in an otherwise clean recording.
• Batch processing handles multiple files in one go, a time-saver when you’re prepping a set of voiceovers or field recordings.
• Waveform caching keeps scrubbing and zooming smooth, even on longer projects.
• Supports Audio Unit and VST plugins, so you can bring in your existing effects and instruments.
• Favourite Actions panel lets you store commands you use often, cutting down on menu digging during a busy edit.
• Interface available in English, German, Danish, Spanish, Italian, Finnish and French.

If you already work with Audacity or Logic Pro, Amadeus Pro fits as a lighter companion for the jobs that don’t need a full DAW. Batch processing and plugin support make it a practical extra on the shelf.

Pull audio from video using QuickTime Player

Amadeus Pro works well alongside the audio tools you probably already have. I keep it open next to QuickTime Player when I'm pulling audio from a video file — record the stream in Amadeus, edit out the silence, export as MP3 or AAC, all without opening a full video editor. The direct-to-disk output means I can process a long recording and still use my Mac for other things while it runs.

If you use Audio Unit plugins from Logic Pro or GarageBand, they show up in Amadeus Pro without any extra setup. Same for VST plugins you might have installed for other hosts. That makes it a decent second editor for plugin testing or quick processing jobs. The Favourite Actions panel also works with macOS Services if you've set any up, so repetitive tasks like normalising a batch of voice memos can live one click away.

For anyone digitising tapes or records, Amadeus Pro can record live audio directly and save straight to disk. Pair it with an external USB interface and you've got a simple transfer station. The waveform caching helps when you're scrubbing through a twenty-minute side of vinyl looking for the track gaps.

Noise reduction works on selected sections, not the whole file

The most common slip I see is forgetting that noise reduction works on selected sections as well as entire tracks. New users often apply it to the whole file when only a few seconds need cleaning, which can soften the rest of the audio unnecessarily. Select just the noisy bit — it keeps the rest of your recording punchy.

Another one is ignoring the batch processing feature until halfway through a project. If you've got ten interview files to trim or convert to FLAC, doing them one by one is a waste of time. Set up a batch action before you start and let Amadeus Pro chew through them while you make tea.

People also tend to skip the marker system on longer edits. Dropping markers at important points — a song change, a spoken intro, a loud section you'll fix later — saves you scrolling around later. It's a small habit that pays off fast.

Set up Favourite Actions for quick fade-ins and MP3 exports

1. Open a short audio file and try the Favourite Actions panel. Add a few commands you know you'll use often, like fade in or convert to MP3. It takes two minutes and saves clicks all week.
2. Test your Audio Unit and VST plugins early. Open a track, add a plugin from the menu, and see if it behaves the way you expect. Better to find out now than during a deadline.
3. Record a few seconds of something — your voice, a radio station, anything — and export it in two or three different formats. Check the file sizes and quality so you know what works for your use case.
4. If you digitise tapes, set up a short test recording first. Adjust your input levels in Amadeus Pro before committing to the full transfer. A few seconds of checking saves a lot of re-recording.

Trim a song section, export as AAC, and drop it into your phone via iTunes or Finder. Once you've done it once, it's a thirty-second job.

Mac it needs

• macOS 10.9 or later
• Intel processor