Focus On Audacity

Audacity : 

Audacity simple sound editing Chelsea Sims UNI School Library Studies

learn to use Audacity for your sound projects… : 

learn to use Audacity for your sound projects… Import audio from your computer Record your own audio Make multi-layer tracks Easily add effects to improve your project Export finished project as .mp3

easy to learn, easy to use, and… free! : 

easy to learn, easy to use, and… free! Visit www.audacity.sourceforge.net to download for Mac or PC Install the software, following on-screen instructions Open Audacity! note: Beta Version 1.3.12 is used in this presentation. Instructions for older versions may vary slightly.

easily import sound files… : 

easily import sound files… Click File, Import, Audio Select audio file, click open

listen to your audio… : 

listen to your audio… Click green arrow to play Use space bar to stop/start track Place cursor anywhere in track to start there

record your own audio… : 

record your own audio… Plug in your microphone Push RECORD Automatically creates a new track each recording session Track windows are resizable to fit as many as you need

mix your tracks together… : 

Select sections of audio by click and drag Use copy and paste to move selection Close or mute any unwanted tracks mix your tracks together… CLOSE MUTE

mix your tracks together… : 

mix your tracks together… Easy copy/paste movement allows you to record out of order and rearrange tracks

delete or generate silence… : 

delete or generate silence… Select area to delete, press “delete” key Move cursor to where silence is desired Click Generate, Silence Enter amount of silence in seconds Use toolbar buttons to delete within or outside of selection

rearrange tracks… : 

rearrange tracks… Click name of a track you wish to move, select “Move Track Up” or “Move Track Down” Track names can be changed by selecting Name… in same drop down menu on track

layer your tracks… : 

layer your tracks… Delete sections of silence to overlap tracks After overlapping:

adjust volume… : 

adjust volume… Select audio you wish to change Click Effect, Amplify Increase or decrease amplification using slider If you go too far, “OK” button will not be clickable

fade in or out… : 

fade in or out… Select audio to fade in or out Click Effect, Fade In or Fade Out

export your file as .mp3… : 

export your file as .mp3… Select all audio tracks you wish to mix into one mp3 by click and drag Click File, Export Selection Name the file and select file type Click OK to allow multiple tracks to be mixed

enjoy your audio project! : 

enjoy your audio project! Play or burn your .mp3 with any audio program! Create a monthly or weekly podcast to advertise your library’s activities Record and edit sound clips for video projects for the classroom and library Record audio for tutorials for teachers on how to use new software or hardware Create “Radio Spots” for school groups to get the word out to the community

now you can… : 

now you can… Import audio from your computer Record your own audio Make multi-layer tracks Easily add effects to improve your project Export finished project as .mp3

check it out… : 

check it out… download the beta version of Audacity at: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/ download the LAME mp3 Encoder (required for some computers to convert files to mp3) at http://lame.sourceforge.net/ background art: “The Great Equalizer” by deviantArt user DMBMANSD at http://dmbmansd.deviantart.com/ sound clip in audio project: “Bladescape” by Phil Garrod from www.freeplaymusic.com for more tutorials about Audacity, visit: http://wiki.audacityteam.org/wiki/Category:Tutorial