How to use the Basic Features in Audacity

How to use the Basic Functions of AudacityDamon JeffersonWest Georgia University MEDT 7468

AudacityAudacity is an easy sound editing tool that can be downloaded on the internet. It can be used to record voices, sound effects, and instrumentation. You can edit your sound clips also.

Lets Get Started.On your desktop Highlight STARTClick Audacity

31st Step (plug-ins)Plug in your microphone and headphones (if needed) or at least makes sure your computer speakers are turned up so you can hear properly.

Next, click on your microphone icon to make sure you are in the right record mode

What Does It Look Like?

To Record1st Click the red circle2nd Click the gold square to stop quick tip: Increase the dial next to the microphone if it does not look like you are recording.

Review What You Recorded 1st Click the playback button

2nd (adjust volume)

Some Other Basic Functions..Click for an actual example of fade-in and fade-out functions Fade-outFade-in

Record Multiple Tracks Into OneReady for advancement

Save Your Final Audio SoundGo to Export as a WaveType in a file name

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