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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Corel VideoStudio Pro

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ACorel Corporation offers VideoStudio Pro for video editing and VideoStudio Ultimate supporting video editing and movie making.N/A

    GarageBand

    Score9.7 out of 10
    N/AApple offers GarageBand, a digital audio workstation packaged with its operating system.

    $199.99

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    Corel VideoStudio ProGarageBand
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    Logic Pro (GarageBand Premium)
    $199.99
    Garageband for Mac
    Free
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    Corel VideoStudio ProGarageBand
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Corel VideoStudio ProGarageBand
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    User Ratings
    Corel VideoStudio ProGarageBand
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    9.4
    (10 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.4
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Corel VideoStudio ProGarageBand
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Corel Corporation
    I really can't think of a video editing scenario that would NOT be suited for. It's quite robust and intuitive. It's quite appropriate for all levels of video editing that I have any need for - and you can really make it just about as complex or simple as you'd like.
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    Apple
    GarageBand is great for demo tracking for songwriting and and simple audio editing of spoken word or podcast applications. It is also great for making EQ adjustments on audio from other macOS or iOS programs for easy export back into those programs. GarageBand isn't well-suited for mastering, however, and it's a little difficult to get volume levels up in post-production if capture wasn't just right
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Corel Corporation
    • Simple
    • Intuitive
    • Very good resources for learning to get the most out of it
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    Apple
    • It is easy to edit in the way that you can highlight something and simply delete a part of what you are working on.
    • I love that I can drag two or more tracks together to keep them in sync when editing.
    • It's not difficult to add a click track when you need it.
    • I think the whole process of highlighting, cutting out parts and the basic editing doesn't take huge amounts of time because it seems intuitive.
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    Cons
    Corel Corporation
    • I would like a library of additional resources such as transitions
    • I would like to see available work and templates that can be downloaded to speed up processing
    • More video demonstrations/teaching would be nice
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    Apple
    • Can't save the preferences for the tracks such as turning off reverb etc.
    • Project files are large, a 30-minute podcast episode with only 4 tracks is typically around 1 GB
    • Auto feature to silence guest not talking
    • Optimize for podcasters (I use the old version 6 as new versions hasn't had podcast options)
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    Usability
    Corel Corporation
    It keeps simplicity and power in one program at a very fair retail price. Features are clearly marked and I feel spending about an hour with the program will make it a valuable asset to most organizations. Great for creating videos based on templates and a need for quantity. I can't imagine anything easier or better.
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    Apple
    It's dang simple for anybody who knows even a little about recording software. It's not something just anyone can open and immediately be a professional at, but things are clearly marked, the help documentation is great, and it's easy to explore and discover functionality that can aid in your production workflow.
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    Support Rating
    Corel Corporation
    Updates are rare and it could be improved with a forum that addresses issues.
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    Apple
    I have never tried it. It's just simple, and you should be able to navigate most of it via self-exploration and Apple Help.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Corel Corporation
    I haven't reviewed any other products, as I've been using [Corel] VideoStudio for 10 years now. I really don't have a need to switch.
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    Apple
    Adobe Audition is another great audio editing/recording software, in fact it is much better compared to GarageBand and has much more effects. However, it has a pretty large price tag while GarageBand is completely free. Also, Adobe Audition has a very steep learning curve which makes it hard for our staff to get used to the software. Considering all this and after deep analysis we decided to opt for GarageBand, well at least for now. We may change in the future depending on our needs.
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    Return on Investment
    Corel Corporation
    • Clearly stated goals and presentations
    • A fun, anti-boring way to present new ideas and/or past success
    • Has effectively shown an important opinion; it gets the message across in a sharp, exciting way in a space where many struggle to capture attention
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    Apple
    • Amazing value
    • Very easy to get started
    • For novices and professionals alike
    • Loops library is simply awesome
    • Export capabilities very effective to share tracks
    Incentivized
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