Best Podcast Recording & Editing Software
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- čas přidán 12. 07. 2020
- 🤔 Norman from Antifool asks, "What is your take on non-traditional recording software like Descript?"
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TL;DR
In recent years the number of new software options for podcasters has increased quite a bit. Some of them are great for experience podcasters that want every bell and whistle imaginable. While others are focused on streamlining the process as much as possible.
So in this episode, we'll share the pros and cons of the top five recording software options that we use and recommend at Buzzsprout to help you decide which one is best for you.
#1. Audacity
Audacity is the most popular podcast recording and editing software in the world (and for good reason). It's free to download, it's available on Windows, MacOS, and Linux, and has the full suite of audio editing features.
Just be aware that Audacity tends to be a bit buggy (like, won't work because Apple updates their OS kind of buggy) and does destructive editing. Destructive editing means that if you delete a portion of your audio and then save your project file, you can't get that audio back.
Download Audacity for free: www.audacityteam.org/download/
#2. GarageBand
GarageBand comes pre-installed on just about every Apple device you can imagine (Macbook, iPad, iPhone, etc.). Like Audacity, it's free to use. Unlike Audacity, it's easy to learn quickly so you spend less time learning the software and more time editing your episodes.
One thing to keep in mind is that GarageBand's export settings are severely lacking, so if Loudness Normalization or bit rate modes are important to you you'll need to pair it with some additional software.
#3. Alitu
Alitu is an internet-based recording and editing software that makes it super easy to create episodes. You can automatically add your intro and outro to every episode, it applies mixing and mastering effects to your audio files as you upload them, and you can publish your episodes directly into podcast hosts like Buzzsprout.
But all that efficiency and ease of use means there are fewer things to customize. So if manually setting your compression levels is important to you, look elsewhere. But if you are a busy podcaster looking for ways to speed up your workflow, Alitu is a great solution.
Try Alitu for free: alitu.com/
BUZZSPROUT PODCASTERS - Use the coupon code in the Resource tab of your Buzzsprout account to get 50% off your first 3 months of Alitu.
#4. Hindenburg Journalist Pro
Hindenburg Journalist Pro is everything you could possibly need in a podcasting editing software. It's intuitive, easy to work with, and allows you to publish episodes directly to Buzzsprout.
Because it's a pro-level software, Hindenburg Journalist Pro is a more sizeable investment, but if you're a Buzzsprout podcaster you can use the link in the Resources tab of your Buzzsprout account to get a 90-day free trial and test drive it for yourself before deciding if you want to invest in it longterm.
Learn more about Hindenburg Journalist Pro: hindenburg.com/products/hinde...
#5. Descript
Descript takes a fresh and innovative approach to editing podcasts. Rather than generating a waveform of your audio files, Descript creates an accurate transcript of your recordings. Then to edit your podcast episode you just edit the words on the screen. How cool is that?
Just make sure to listen back to your episode from start to finish before you export it as sometimes the algorithms aren't as precise as you'd like them to be.
Try Descript for free: www.descript.com/
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00:19 - "What recording software do you recommend?"
01:30 - Audacity
03:03 - GarageBand
04:29 - Alitu
06:02 - Hindenburg Journalist Pro
07:42 - Descript
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Started using descript a few weeks ago and it is incredible. Particularly for editing out words /phrases. Intuitive and saves lots of time.
I’m just getting started with my podcast and I’ve been going through watching everything I can find on how to do this quickly and effectively without feeling overwhelmed. Descript is my number one option to try first when it comes to editing software. I know you said that it may not translate in the audio accurately if you change the text sometimes but re-recording smaller snippets instead of having to re-record the whole thing seems like it would be much easier. Plus I know I use a lot of filler words so being able to see the text is going to help me immensely. I am sure I am not the only one that fits this description but I am also a single mom who works a full-time job and a part-time job on top of getting this podcast going so being able to use a platform that is going to allow me to see a transcript versus having to block everything else out to go back and listen. I really feel like this is going to be a game changer.
Thank you. Great info. I just started to explore Garage Band as a Podcast tool. I've been discovering the addition of guests is possible (4 mic's and what's required to do so), writing out an outline to use as a guide helps in final post production time and costs, rather than conducting a free for all, ask the 1st question and just see how it goes - yikes - in editing) And now this, an intro to the top 5 editing software systems. I can see growing with Descript. It's like the 1st time I bought the best hockey skates money could buy before going for tryouts with a Dutch hockey team in 1976 (CCM Tacks, by the way). If you have high aspirations, I say grow with the best equipment. Thanks again for the info...
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I just finished a short story and for now, going to remain a solo-caster--- so Descript is the way to go. Thank you for all of your videos.
I have edited 9 episodes on GarageBand already, I am just starting my podcast, and would love to have a tool which speeds up the process. It sounds like Descript could help me delete the mistakes I have made recording much easier, plus I also will have a transcript. This should improve my SEO too.
Thank you for providing all this content. It is really helping me learn how to prepare and format my podcast, and hopefully the content will be of value to my chronic illness tribe. Fatigue is a big problem for people with Multiple Sclerosis, people like me, and anything which makes like easier is hugely welcome.
I love descript. I used and it made editing podcasts so much easier. The fact that I can have a texted of my pod is super helpful.
I’m prob out of the timeline for a year of Discript but I would still love it! Thanks.
I am NEW to Podcasting and Descript may just be what I need 🙌 As a visual creator in the world of audio this “think outside the box method” unites my visual strengths with my new found love, Podcasting! Winning a year of Descript would truly help me start my podcasting journey since I’m not very technically savvy, and it definitely sounds like a winning combination to me! 🤞🌟👍
My podcast Stories of Stories of Sacrifice, I do both interview and read information. I have a speech disability where I repeat words often and by using Descript it will not only help me in my workflow having to go back and delete all the extra words, but help me complete the transcripts as well. I will have to give Descript a try! Thank you Buzzsprout for all the support you give to your subscribers! I am very happy I switched my podcast over to Buzzsprout!
Totally intrigued by Descript...I know I get intimidated by the editing aspect, and doing edits by text seems luke something I can wrap my head around! Hopefully will get the chance to try it out!
First time seeing. Very informative especially since I am researching best tools for my new upcoming podcast. Great stuff. Thank you.
Thank you for the great video! Mine is an interview based podcast and I am still learning the ropes of podcasting. Descript will help me in speeding up my editing process, as most of my interviews require tightening the flow and removing a lot of dead phrases.
For sure Descript will help me to become a really professional audio for my Podcast, of course it’s very beginning for me - just little more than one month - but I’m always thinking in a pro way. Thanks for that amazing CZcams channel btw guys. Cheers from Sao Paulo, Brazil
00:19 - "What recording software do you recommend?"
01:30 - Audacity
03:03 - GarageBand
04:29 - Alitu
06:02 - Hindenburg Journalist Pro
07:42 - Descript
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AS somebody who mispronounces and slips up when recording their podcasts the ease of using descript to correct and alter my emmms and errs will be fantastic.
I love Descript because I'm able to clean up the filler words. 🎙I use it at the beginning of my editing workflow and then import the files into Hindenburg Journalist Pro and continue the process. ( which I'll invest it after the 3-month trial ends, thanks for this amazing offer to buzzsprout podcasters). So Hindy and Descript together are a game-changer for podcaster and editors! 💚Thank you for doing this giveaway, it's so valuable gift so looking forward to it!
I had to do a few episodes of a podcast for a project in an English class and I used Descript and it made it super easy to record and edit! Because I have no experience with any kind of audio editing, I was looking for something that I could learn and record in just a day or two so this video really saved my grade. It also made it easier to have some outline to go off of, if it's not fully scripted, that way if you do get off track all you have to do is delete the sections you don't need and add in some kind of transition to merge ideas. I'm over two years late but know that your videos help many in the long run as some of my peers also used this video to help with this project. TYSM!
Thank you so much for leaving this comment! I was an English major as well and that's why I gravitated to Descript. This way of editing a podcast works so much better for me!
Dang... Where the heck were you one year ago when I needed you??? Haha! This is a great video, good work man.
You have been such a big help in the start of my podcast! Thank you!!!!
So what software do you use now recording your podcast ?
Just starting a podcast and to be honest, Descript looks user-friendly and professional. It would really help me save time and money starting out. Thank you for mentioning Descript, I didn't know it was out there.
I was thinking about starting a podcast, I have a lot of topics that I discuss with my friends, family, co-workers, and just about anyone that will listen, about topics that get missed, the ones that don't make CNN or DateLine, but shedding light to these topics would bring my heart so much joy. Being that I'm a visual learner and need to be able to read something before I can turn something in, Descript would be a huge blessing for me, it would help the jump off be much smoother, easier when it comes to editing my content and would also help if the price was one last thing I had to worry about, even if it would be for a year, that year would really help me get my podcast off the ground and help me to better edit my videos. Thank you :)
Deselect is a breath of fresh air. Starting a podcast is daunting, but editing is the area we have the least experience. I have been a writer my whole life and this makes it sound possible!! Pick me, pick us for the prize. We will use it wisely and suggest it everywhere in our accountability groups!
I used Descript for the first time today after watching this video to edit my new podcast Sistas & Sauvignon (shameless plug, I know 😉). Being a complete novice to the podcast editing game, I was super intimidated by audacity and the likes with their waveforms and audio levels. Being able to just hit the delete button on the transcript and keep moving was amazing for me. It does take a bit getting used to but I’m sure after a few more edits, I’ll be flying through in no time.
I am starting a new podcast and love to start it in Descript. I think the editing feature is great because I'm more visual and this will help me start my podcast. Thanks.
Always great videos from you guys. Be a rookie as podcaster you always bring great contents here to help me. Descript is a great alternative for sure. English is my second language and I can realize descript can improve my edit for each podcast I do. Thanks sharing your recommendations for each one of them
I’m new to podcasting. Great video
I am just thinking about starting a podcast, I have the background business, have the content, just being a solo practitioner it feels a bit daunting to create the time, but I love the podcast format for building client trust. Having written a book, the idea of word editing with Descript really got my attention, as I am already very familiar with that. Will check it out further and would love to have the chance to try it for a year free. Thanks so much for the opportunity!
Thanks for this informative video! I've been quarreling with Descript vs. Adobe for my podcast. My background is film so I'm familiar with editing and taught premiere in the high school setting for years. I'd like to be able to get some dual-purpose out of the editing software I invest in, and looking for a program that can allow me to video edit (not intense, but something basic for CZcams, like including speech tags and minor additions like including images and text) while also creating quality audio that I can use for the podcast. When it comes to Descript, do you think it can do this? I know Adobe can with the Premiere-Audition combo, but it's a costly investment. Is this a situation where you get what you pay for? Or are there other video/audio combos that you'd recommend? I appreciate all you do and the information you share! Thanks!
I just began the podcasting journey and have written MANY a paper. Would love to use Descript to make my workflow easier!
Hello, so glad I found you! Thanks for the information.
I tried Descript after your last episode that talked about it. It nice to see the feature of editing the words out and that would remove the audio. My only issue was when wanting to use the transcript I had to go back and make a lot of corrections because of typos or punctuation in different places. I felt that took more time.
Interesting video and to the point (which is refreshing). Am contemplating Podcasting and trying to understand what needs to be in place, so this is very helpful, thanks
Nice selection of options. As a new podcaster I use Final Cut Pro X to edit my podcasts, I find it faster to edit than with Garage band plus there are more export options. Will checkout out descript and Hindenburg 👍
At the start of the year I started my podcast after wanting to for awhile. I took a lot of time making sure I was ready to tackle whatever would come up throughout the process. But being some one entering the space with no background it's been hard. It takes me a long time to edit and sometimes I'm not sure if what I am doing will help make the audio better. Descript would help this process as I come from a space of writing and am more intune with editing that way. I feel like it would also save me time in the long run.
I’m 66y/o and have decided to start podcasting. Editing can be a nightmare so the use of descript would be a blessing. Thank you for producing this insightful video. 🙏🏾
That's awesome, Linda! Enjoy the journey! If you have other questions, feel free to email us at support. Happy podcasting!
Thank you for sharing all this information. It is greatly appreciated.
You're welcome, Nora! Thanks for checking in!
Thank you, thank you for this very helpful video! I'm a beginner and thanks to you I now have clarity to begin. Excited yo!
You're so welcome!
Just tried Descript, super cool. I ended up taking my file back into Audacity to finish it though. Would love to spend more time with Descript! Love your tips, keep them coming please :)
I wonder if Descript works with Spanish. Sounds intriguing. Great video, guys! -Jim
this was really helpful. thank you so much 🙏
Definitely a great video. I watched several similar and this was definitely the most informative without being overkill.
Glad to hear that, Danny! Thank you so much!
I am an experienced public speaker who first performed on live TV is an 11-year-old and fully capable of presenting a complete well structured speech from the podium. If I’m only given the title when I arrive there I’m also an author and I have some great ideas I’d like to get across in a podcast but I’m 76 years old and an idiot when it comes to IT so I need all the help I can get and getting started on this one started I can do it.
Hey there Bill! Here is a complete guide on how to start a podcast: www.buzzsprout.com/blog/how-to-start-a-podcast
If you need further assistance or have any questions, please don't hesitate to send us an email at support@buzzsprout.com. We're here to help!
thanx! i downloaded and installed audacity before this vid was over :)
I have wanted to do an educational podcast for about a year, but editing is kind of intimidating for me as I have had little experience with editing and even less with wave form. I did live radio in college so I created a space to record , made a pop filter for the mic and have made test recordings, but I have been stuck on figuring out how to edit. Thanks to you, Descript will be my on ramp to podcasting. I intend to give away the transcripts as well so people can read the info if they need to refer to it. I am hoping that Descipt will actually be most of my workflow, but probably not all. Seriously, thanks Buzzsprout, I had read about Descript but was hesitant to spend money on it as I am new, but if you are starting to recommend it, I am in. I am currently half way through written scripts for the first season, and hearing about Descript has got me back on the laptop. Way to inspire Buzzsprout!
Congrats Mr. Snuffleupagus! You've won the free year of Descript! Shoot an email to travis@buzzsprout.com and we'll get you squared away
I would like to give Descript a try. As a total beginner, using a program that gets me started that I can grow into will be very helpful.
Oh man, I say like a lot. Like, A LOT. I’ve gotten better, and I do work from a full script (which would make editing from a transcript amazing) , but in banter with my co-host, I like to edit out some of the likes, and the ummmms, and the uhhhs…and wait, this video was posted over two years ago…you probably already picked a winner, huh. Well, I smashed the subscribe before the giveaway was mentioned, so thanks for the valuable resource regardless!!
Audacity is my FAV!
I was a radio announcer for 10 years and it's the closest to the software we used at the radio stations.
Thanks for this video brother!
Wow! That's awesome to know. Thanks for the appreciation and checking in, Emilie!
i think most of the software you reviewed today is good but i am just starting out Alitu sounds right budget wise and learning curve too your presentation was very smooth.
Oh man, the transcript possibilities are endless! If Descript is as fully capable as advertised, it would save so much time copy/pasting into blog posts and show notes. I'm all about efficiency, and this software could put me on the fast track to producing more seasons!
Descript sounds awesome. A great way for me to get off the sideline and start podcasting! And of course I would use Buzzsprout as my host! Please...would love trying it for a year!!! Tnx and keep up the great videos!!
I use S1 (Studio One) with waves plugins. But I have a background in music production. If you have a Mac 🖥 Go with GarageBand and apply yourself to learning it CZcams video’s etc. There are so many choices but if your serious about being independent learn a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation).
Really informative video. Hadn't heard of descript but it would be a great help for my podcast. Any chance to speed up the editing process & improve it overall I'm all for
Great info! Podcaster newby here. Would love to try Descript!!
That sounds awesome! Let us know how it goes. All the best to you and to your show! 💪
I often struggle a lot with pauses in between sentences, which kind off affects the final outcome of the flow in the podcast. So the transcript reading part of DESCRIPT would help me overcome that part and make the podcast better
Thanks so much for this video I was looking for it to start my podcast
If you're looking for a sign, then this is it! 😉 Start and record now. I know you can do it. 💪
@@Buzzsprout thanks again
I've been wanting to add a transcription to my episodes. Descript would allow me to do that while at the same time make my editing seem so much easier.
Thank you! Great help!~
Interested in starting a podcast with my Roswell friends. I already am a video editor that works with audio. I think descript would really help save me time and energy in editing my podcast.
I would love to try out descript for a year free as I am in the education world and editing and writing is a big portion of my career. This would make things so much simpler for me on so many levels as a brand new podcaster. I love your videos and I am a member of Buzzsprout so keep making these awesome lifesaver episodes.... :)
We got you! Thanks for the support, Tony!👍
Love the idea of text based editing
Thank you for your insight!!! Just might choose Descript instead of the others!!!
Sounds good! Descript works great as well! 🙂
I am looking for an editing software and I am very interested in the transcript changes on Descript which seem to be a great and easy way to edit.
I would love to try descript, I could use it to save so much time removing all the “filler words” in my podcast and even whole chunks of conversation that don’t flow
As a new beginner to Podcasts, I believe Descript would give me a beginning head start to make me more successful allowing me to concentrate on the podcast content instead of all the editing that needs to be to publish the podcast.
Just getting into podcasting, I think this sounds like the right program for me. Do you know how it works with Two hosts working remotely on different cities? Also does it export to Buzzsprout directly like Alitu and Hindenburg?
Im so happy that I found Buzzprout. Your easy to follow and clear videos are amazing for a new podcaster like me! Descript will be amazing to have for a person like me that has an accent, is new to all the emms, errs, pauses, hesitations, etc! In my project, creating smalls scripts will be something needed, so Descript will be the way to go! I will be over the moon! Gracias !
Good evening I believe that script would help my husband and I with our podcast because we are beginners yet we are college students and it sounds like it would be a lot easier for us to use this in regards to editing like you said in the video when you write something or have been writing for years, then it will be simple and we want something easy yet great
Descript looks to be the future of Podcast editing with its intuitive and straightforward less technical interface. It is forgiving of mistakes and for those of us who may struggle with technical aspects, but want a professional broadcast, this is the one.
I started out using Audacity but quickly switched to REAPER. It has everything I need and more. Plus there is only a one time fee of $70.
Absolutely agree. I am amazed that Buzzsprout didn't include Reaper in their list. Very backward. Even better, the price is only $60 for a one time purchase, no stupid restrictions as in Descript.
Thank you for the video. Question as to Audacity. I normally use Adobe Audition, but the main problem is that it crashes from time to time during recording process. It's a bummer. Especially when there is no option to rerecord. Sometimes it also starts recording hight pitch cracks along normal sound with no obvious reason. So I just restart it and the problem goes away. Looks like Adobe is very bad at memory management and can't handle it normally. I thought maybe using Audacity for recording, but Audition for editing. Is Audacity more stable and resistant to sporadic crashes unlike Audition?
I really like using Descript for editing down content, and creating clips, audiograms, and transcripts. I just wish it didn’t cost more to have team workflows.
Do you ever list your gear used in the description? If so where/what is it?
I have a question, it will help me because i am stuttering alot while I am speaking and the software will help me to resolve the stuttering issue
It seems to be user friendly and, being new to podcasting, it seems to be a good choice to start my jounrey.
great info.. descript seesmto answer all my "how do I do that" questions.
Hey what is the best computer to use for podcasting
Great Vid - thanks.
I have previously used Audacity and really liked it. It always seemed a little clunky and way more fiddly detail than I needed for my podcast. I have Apple everything and so Garageband seems like an obvious one for me to try however, I really like the sound of DESCRIPT. Checking it out right now...
..I plan to launch my second podcast in September so busy recording episodes over the next few weeks.
Wish me luck 🤞🎙
That sounds fantastic, Roy! And yes, keep on exploring various podcasting tools until you find the right one that aligns with your preferences. All the best to you and to your show!
I think Descript would help with providing transcriptions, as many people who are hard of hearing want to consume podcasts. Some people prefer to consume text. Cutting out the um’s, uh’s, misstarts and misspeaks would definitely be helpful as well.
Hi Guys!
So I'm new at this. I'm thinking of record my podcast with Descript (sounds like the best choice).
One question though: My plan is to film it with my iphone and use my soundcard and mic for the sound of course. Can I just import the video then on to Descript and get the recorded audio over the video file ?
Descript will help me just focus on the text and I totally see me prefer it over wave form... A lot easier, in my opinion
Thanks for your video! I tried the promo code for Alitu but that doesn't work. Is there another code you can share?
I currently use Hindenburg Pro (on your recommendation ) and while expensive, it has cut down on the time I spend editing . Sometimes, words are mispronounced and I don’t catch them during the edit, so Descript may be a solution for me.
Descript would really take my Podcast to the next level. This software looks very easy to learn. I am trying to cut out a lot of my ums when I do my episodes, so if I can just delete those in a software would be great.
Thank you! Want to give Descript a try as I am new to Podcasting and don't know much about editing. Probably not the most technical person so may be the easiest software for me?
Yes, go ahead and try it out, Tracey. If it doesn't work, try other tools until. You'll soon find which one you are most comfortable with.
If you have any podcasting questions, feel free to shoot us an email at support.
I am looking for an easy tool. Discript may be just what I need!
What about the Premiere Pro? I thik it is the most balanced between flow, resoures and layout.
I’m a theology grad student with 2 podcasts in the works to launch this year. I know nothing about and am intimidated by the idea of audio editing. I’m a talker but the back end is not my forte. This software sounds like an answer to prayer.
This is super helpful! I can't wait to try Descript - my brain works better with transcripts :D
Descript looks like a good tool for beginners. Waveform editing can be daunting. I hope it does not make it too robotic as we need the variable pauses to make it natural and human.
I would love the free Descript just for the simple fact I’m new to the podcast field and I can use all the help I can get.
Great to see your enthusiasm, Trosky! Descript actually offers a free plan that could assist you as you're starting out. Try it out and let us know how it goes.
Is there an all in one video/ audio editing software?
I feel like Descript would help with publishing podcasts when you are in an environment where you can't have headphones in to listen but you still want to work on your podcasts at the same time. Therefore, later on when you do have the time to listen to it you can figure out what needs to be edited.
does descript have the "leveling audio" feature?
Im just starting out in podcasting and would love any help I can get
I..am lovin’ me some logic..which as u probably know..is like Garagebands cooler older brother that just seems to be good at everything. It has several podcasting presets and master presets as well as a ton of free sound effects and loops to help you make original music..Just my two cents. Btw..just pick a DAW..and learn it. The are all really great. Thanks for covering another great topic
Hola I am starting a Podcast about finance in English, it is not my first language and I have been editing a lot of filling words and have to repeat so many times... Descript will help me to land my first episodes softer while getting use to Podcast in s Second language
Descript sounds wonderful. It would remove the hassle of generating transcripts after I finish editing the episode.
I am curious to see how "Descript" can measure up with the various english accents that are out there, starting with my very own! 😅
It may not be up to par now but its a revolutionary technique that has a lot of potential.
Ferrite is another awesome one...