Are my audio files uploaded to a server?
No. Decoding, preview rendering, effects processing, and the final export all run inside your browser using the Web Audio API and WebCodecs. Files never leave your device.
Which input formats can I load?
Any audio format your browser can decode — typically MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG (Vorbis/Opus), and FLAC. URL mode requires the remote host to send CORS headers.
Which output formats can I export to?
MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG (Vorbis), Opus, AAC (ADTS), and M4A. Codecs your browser cannot encode natively (e.g. MP3 in some browsers) are polyfilled via lazy WASM encoders so all formats work.
Why does export take longer than preview?
Preview only renders the audition range you selected on the waveform. Export renders the full file and re-encodes it into the chosen output format and bitrate, which is roughly proportional to the source duration.
Should I stack multiple effects?
Yes — effects are processed in a fixed signal chain (Noise Reduction → EQ → Compressor → Bass Boost → Reverb / Echo / Stereo Enhancer → Normalize). Toggle any subset on. For voice work, Noise Reduction + Compressor + EQ is a solid baseline.
Why does Normalize sound louder than expected?
Normalize raises the loudest peak (or perceived loudness) toward a target. If the source has rare loud spikes, Normalize boosts everything else to that ceiling. Pair it with Compressor first to tame those peaks before normalizing.
What does the Wet/Dry control on Reverb and Echo mean?
Wet is the processed (reverberant or delayed) signal, Dry is the original clean signal. Mix decides how much wet is blended back. 100% wet sounds drowned, 0% wet bypasses the effect — most material sits between 20% and 40%.
Why is my exported file mono when I selected stereo?
If the source has only one channel, exporting to stereo duplicates it across both channels. Stereo Enhancer requires two channels of distinct material to produce a wide image — it does nothing on mono sources.
What sample rate should I pick?
Auto matches the source. Use 44.1 kHz for music distribution, 48 kHz for video alignment, and 96 kHz only when downstream tools require it. Higher sample rates do not improve audible quality of already-recorded material.
Can I undo a destructive effect after export?
The original file is preserved on your device. Only the exported file is the modified version. Reload the original or toggle effects off and re-export at any time.