WavePad

com.nchsoftware.wavepaddepaid · Audio · v16.05

Native Version Spotted 17 devices · 11.3 MB · Impact: 47/100

Native Version Spotted

Universal version latest seen at v24.32 · Reported by 11 Macs in the community.

All sighted native versions (6):

v20.32 ×2 v24.03 ×1 v24.22 ×4 v24.32 ×2 v19.57 ×1 v19.78 ×1

Sighting data is community-sourced — version availability and pricing should be verified with the developer.

About This App

WavePad is a professional-grade audio editing and recording software for Mac that allows users to record, edit, and mix music, voice, and other audio files. It offers a comprehensive feature set including audio cutting, copying, pasting, multi-track editing, effects (echo, amplification, noise reduction), and VST plugin support. WavePad is used by both amateur hobbyists and professional sound engineers who need a full-featured audio workstation. The app is available in both free and paid editions, making it accessible to a wide range of users from casual podcasters to music producers.

Versions Seen 10 versions

v24.03 v20.51 v20.32 v20.20 v19.57 v17.96 v16.97 v16.71 v16.05 v12.11

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https://www.nch.com.au/wavepad/index.html

Great news: WavePad has already been updated to a native Universal Binary version that runs natively on Apple Silicon Macs. A confirmed native version (v19.78, Universal) is actively in use on Mac machines as of May 2026. You can update from your current Intel version to the latest native-compatible version through the official NCH Software website or the Mac App Store. Simply check for updates in the app itself or download the latest version from nch.com.au/wavepad. This means you'll get native Apple Silicon performance without any Rosetta 2 emulation overhead, and you won't face any compatibility issues when Rosetta 2 reaches end of life.