Adobe Audition (formerly Cool Edit Pro) is a digital audio workstation from Adobe Systems featuring both a multitrack, non-destructive mix/edit environment and a destructive-approach waveform editing view. Developed by Adobe
License: Commercial
Adobe Audition is aimed more at audio editing and post-production, making it ideal for podcasts and audio restoration, while Avid Pro Tools is a comprehensive digital audio workstation favored in professional music production and film scoring. Users should choose based on their primary focus—editing or full-scale production.