- generally used for the manipulation of single mono or stereo sound files, application of sound effects, and exporting in various formats and qualities.
Studios, Sequencers and Composers
- multitrack programs which allow you to combine several different sound files or audio sequences to create songs.
- keyboard/synthesizers for the computer. Virtual sound generators, usually including a bunch of sound manipulating tools and effects.
- Programs that allow the conversion of sound files from one format (eg wav) to another (eg mp3). Most Sound Editors are capable of outputting various formats, so if you have a decent sound editor you're probably set.
Special Thanks to Denvish
for organizing the above information.
Also see Denvish's list of Audio Tutorials!