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Life & fun · February 17, 2021

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WavTool, in-browser audio editor and dev tool

WavTool, in-browser audio editor and dev tool launched on February 17, 2021 with 11 votes, #1,252 of 3,133 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 5 years on.

In plain words

WavTool is an in-browser audio editor and development tool that launched in 2021. It allows users to edit audio files and work with sound directly in their web browser without requiring software installation. The tool is designed for audio enthusiasts, musicians, and developers who need to manipulate or analyze audio content online. Its browser-based approach makes it accessible across different operating systems.

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From the sources

We built WavTool to ensure that AI creates a world with even more precious, creative, and obsession-worthy music. Although the product has been taken offline, we are far from done with the mission. Everything you love about WavTool will return soon, and let us assure you: it will be worth the wait. We'll have more to announce in the coming months, and in the mean time we would love to hear your feedback and ideas for the future of AI-accelerated music production - just send us an email at [email protected]from wavtool.com

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