WavePad is a free sound editor that will also allow you to rip CDs and create MP3s. The tool has many features but can also be easily used by the casual user for light chores like creating a ring tone from a full song MP3 file, editing songs to use as background for a business presentation or a home video. WavePad is also a great way to record and edit voice — you can use it to narrate voice overs or send recordings via email.

WavePad is available for Mac, Windows and Linux. You can purchase the WavePad Master’s Edition if you need more capabilities, but you’re going find free edition more than powerful enough for most users.

WavePad [via lifehacker]