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Splitwave vs Sonarworks

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Splitwave compared with Sonarworks
DetailSplitwave logo Splitwave Sonarworks
What it doesFree, open-source, node-based audio routing for macOS, Windows and Linux Audio technology innovator delivering tools for audio creators
StageNot given Established
FoundedNot given 2012
Based inNot given LV
Pricing modelOpen source Paid
PricingFree. Source code available under MIT license on GitHub. Not given
Key features
  • Node-based audio routing graph
  • Unlimited virtual audio devices
  • System audio and per-app audio capture
  • Microphone capture with noise suppression, gate, compressor and EQ
  • CLAP, AU and VST3 plugin hosting
  • Multi-format recording including WAV, FLAC, AIFF, Opus, MP3, AAC
  • Audio streaming over network via WebRTC and UDP
  • Real-time resampling between different sample rates
  • Speaker and headphone calibration
  • Virtual monitoring with binaural microphone measurement
  • Room cloning technology
  • Studio-grade voice changer plugin
  • Personalized sound profiles
  • Full room correction system
  • Works with any over-ear headphones
  • System-wide plugin including SoundID Reference for Headphones
  • Dolby Atmos mix support
  • SDK for integration into consumer devices
What makes it different
  • Works on macOS, Linux and Windows with the same node graph approach
  • No kernel extension required on macOS
  • Open source under MIT license with full source code on GitHub
  • Includes built-in effects and supports third-party VST3, AU and CLAP plugins
  • Can record while routing audio in real time to multiple formats
  • Personalized measurement through individual HRTF rather than average profiles
  • Award-winning innovation recognized by CES and industry publications
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)17 no change since last check69 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)828
Citation Flow (Majestic)1644
Referring domains (Majestic)131437

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