Up Your Audio Production Game with Adobe Audition
Updated May 22, 2025

Up Your Audio Production Game with Adobe Audition

Jim Nelson | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Adobe Audition

I host and produce two different podcasts. For one show, I am a co-host with two others and produce all of our episodes. For both podcasts, I use Adobe Audition to create a consistent format and sound for our two distinct audiences. In addition to optimizing levels for our guest interviews, I also produce, edit, and insert advertisements as well as into/outro segments and teasers

Pros

  • normalize audio levels
  • multiple track production
  • recording and editing audio files
  • audio export and compression

Cons

  • steep learning curve for novices
  • automate audio track ducking
  • vector based volume fine tuning
  • we're providing a better experience for our listeners
  • our audio sounds more professional
  • we impress our paid sponsors
The only drawback to using Adobe Audition is that it is incredibly powerful with so many features that it can be very time consuming and complicated, especially when first using the product. With such a vast array of functionality, even finding the features you want to use can be quite time consuming or confusing. Thankfully, Adobe provides extensive documentation and tutorials.
For more than ten years, We used Apple's Garage Band audio editing software to produce all of our podcast episodes. This was an easy, intuitive platform for quickly compiling and editing our episodes. Garage Band, however, lacks much of the functionality and features for fine tuning that Adobe Audition provides. Once we were ready to up or game, I took the plunge into learning Adobe Audition and was immediately impressed with the results.

Do you think Adobe Audition delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Adobe Audition's feature set?

Yes

Did Adobe Audition live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Adobe Audition go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Adobe Audition again?

Yes

I would and often do recommend Adobe Audition for anyone looking to improve their audio production quality. However, I do not recommend Audition for those who are looking for a easy, simple or free audio production solution. Adobe Audition is a powerful software package, but it can be daunting for novices as there is a steep learning curve when getting started. I am 100% likely to recommend Audition to anyone who has expressed the need for top quality production who has the technical capability or desire to learn.

Using Adobe Audition

1 - As the primary Audition user I am the technical engineer for recording and producing podcasts. Ina addition I serve as graphic designer, and video producer. As marketing communications manager I design and produce all branding and marketing materials. I am also provide technical support for our small business and clients.
  • Podcast Production
  • Audio Optimization
  • Voice-over Recording
  • Ad Spot Production
  • Sound Effect Recording
  • Audio Optimization
Adobe Audition is now my primary software choice for all audio production. Since I have invested so much time in learning many of the features, I have no need to adopt another app or platform for the foreseeable future. As an avid Adobe fan, I trust my choice in selecting Audition and have no plans to change.

Evaluating Adobe Audition and Competitors

Yes - I previously used the free Apple Garage Band audio production software that came with my Macbook. It was simple and met our basic needs when we first launched a new podcast. As our audience grew and caliber of guests improved, I steeped up my production game by starting to use Audition and am happy with my decision.

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