Advanced Audio Recording & Editing
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AUDACITY
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BIG AUDIO SUITES ARE GREAT, but they can be intimidating to say the least—sometimes you just want something that works, without having to think too much about it. Enter Audacity, from www.audacityteam.org.
Audacity has become popular on all desktop platforms, and has started popping up on YouTube tutorials quite a bit. Known for its ease of use and intuitive interface, Audacity is perhaps the audio equivalent of Microsoft Paint [erm… –Ed]—it can’t do deeply complicated tasks, but then it was never intended to do so. It’s designed around simple controls that most people can guess their way around, although that doesn’t mean you can’t achieve some great results with it.
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Although, technically, Audacity can record multi-channel digital audio, the interface really isn’t designed for it—it’s meant for simple recording in mono or stereo. If you’re looking for a Pro Tools replacement, Audacity isn’t it; try Ardour instead. However, if you’re looking for an easy-to-use wave editor and a fast, simple way of making stereo mixes, Audacity may be what you’re looking for. This open-source tool enables you to get deep into the waveform and perform easy cuts and edits, making it very popular among technicians who want to cut together quick edits, and apply basic effects without getting bogged down by a complex interface.
Nevertheless, Audacity has undergone some changes lately, and at first glance, some long-time users might have their nose put out of joint []. So, for the new users, we’ll give you a walkthrough of the major features, and for the veterans, we’ll show you what’s changed, and how to
