FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Audiotool

Will Audiotool cost me anything in the future?

We will always try and keep a free version of Audiotool alive.

I do not hear any sound, what should I do?

Please make sure that you have connected at least one device to the Output Master and press play.

Why does it take ages to export a mixdown?

when you create a mixdown Audiotool is converting your tracks into the Ogg/Vorbis format. Vorbis achieves a better compression and quality than MP3. We know this process takes a while, we are actively searching for a better solution. Please be patient until then and export a mixdown only if you consider your track final.

Why is Audiotool less responsive over time?

Our main focus is to maintain glitch-free playback. We only have access to limited resources. Most of these resources are allocated to the audio generator. A complex arrangement requires even more resources so please make sure to close all tabs in your browser as well as making sure that no other Flash content is running.

Which license should I choose?

Please choose a Creative Commons license if you want other people to be able to remix your tracks. You can also choose to allow only non-commercial derivates. Visit http://www.creativecommons.org/ for more detailed information. Tracks that are licensed All Rights Reserved are treated like Private tracks with one major difference: other users can listen to your mixdown, leave a comment and favourite your track.

Do you have a license overview available?

Sure. Here is a simple explanation of the available licenses. They are ordered from most to less restrictive.


  1. Private: Only you can access your track. Other people will not even know it exists.
  2. All Rights Reserved: Other people can listen to the mixdown, favourite the track and comment on it but only you can see the track's screenshot and only you can open your track in the Audiotool application.
  3. Creative Commons BY-NC-SA: Other users are allowed to share and remix your work (The remix will be under the same or similar license). People may not use your work for commercial work. More detailed information is available on creativecommons.org.
  4. Creative Commons BY-SA: Other users are allowed to share and remix your work (The remix will be under the same or similar license). This license allows commercial use of your work. More detailed information is available on creativecommons.org.
  5. No Rights Reserved: This means you do not care about what happens to your track. Other people can remix and share your work without even mentioning your name.