There are plenty of free and trial version (shareware) audio softwares available for download these days. You can convert, encode, rip, edit, burn, and even record audio off LPs or in some cases, you can record any sound you can hear using these software products. Below is a list of some popular trial version and free audio software and their respective attributes.
Media converter
The most powerful of these products is Media Converter an all-in-one audio/video converter contains two parts: DRM Video Converter and DRM Music Converter, it can remove drm from iTunes, Zune Marketplace, Napster, Rhapsody, Music Giants, Bearshek, DRM protected media formats, and convert these protected or non protected formats to all common media formats then play on any PMPs. Also this DRM Media converter Support all PMPs as iPod, iPhone, PSP, PS3, Zune, Xbox 360, Creative Zen, Archos, Iriver, Blackberry, Samsung, Sonywalkman, Nokia, HTC, Sansa, Cowon etc. support many formats: M4P, h.264, HD(.m2ts; .tp; .trp; .ts), AAC, etc and convert audio format between almost all common music files. This software is very small and easy to use for the new users. By using this software you can convert protected music with high fidelity and convert DRM protected music by living up as you expected.
CD to MP3 Converter
CD to MP3 Converter is an easy to use CD ripper that allows you to extract audio files from a CD and convert them to MP3 format. It can automatically retrieve title information from the CDDB database or rename the CD tracks title and remember them, normalize the output files and supports additional LAME options. You can also use the software to record to MP3 with your microphone, or to convert WAV files to MP3 format. It has easy to use interface that allows you to rip tracks of your Audio CD just by several clicks. It also can clear the play list of RealOne Player and Windows Media Player.
Blaze Media Pro
The Blaze Media Pro, an audio/video converter support: CD, MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, AVI, WMV, etc; editor; recorder; CD ripper; audio, video (VCD/SVCD/DVD), data CD/DVD burner; and much more in one fast and easy-to-use product. The software offers an easy to use, fast, and feature-rich MPEG encoder in the video converter feature, which also provides an option to encode a video of up to four hours so that it will fit on a single DVD disc.
Audio Editors
If you are into recording and creating your own music, an audio editor program may be a good investment. An audio editor program allows you to save your own studio sessions or songs to modify later. Most include a metronome (to keep music and vocals in rhythm) and an audio mixer. The mixer allows you to adjust different music track settings like tone, pitch or volume. On some programs you can even ‘beat match’ between tracks, thus allowing for a smoother transition between songs. One audio editing program you may want to try is Blaze Media Pro, a program which is also a CD burner and converter. And, if you’re recording a large file, most audio editors will be able to support your files with no problem at all. If you are using a multi-track editor, one thing to keep in mind is whether your sound card and memory capabilities are up to the task of handling large volumes of songs.
My MP3 Recorder
With My MP3 recorder, you can record internet radio, save to MP3 or WAV. This software is 100% Spyware/Adware free. Record streaming audio from the internet, microphone or any other source for that matter, works directly with your system sound card. If you can hear it, you can record it. This program is meant to be extremely intuitive to use, with enough features to get the job done quickly and easily. Use the scan tool to list all MP3s and WAV, AIF, SAW or Sun AU audio files on your entire computer. You can play and record portions of any of these files. It has customizable colors, timer, on top mode and skinning.
Although most audio programs are commercial (and not freeware) and have a standard price tag, you can receive free trials for audio editor programs as chose the best suitable one for yourself.