🔊 How to use Audacity to Record & Edit Audio | Beginners Tutorial
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- In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to record and edit audio using Audacity. Audacity is free and open source and works across platforms, including Windows, Mac, and Linux.
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00:00 Introduction
00:51 Download Audacity
01:21 Main interface
01:51 Project rate / Sample rate
03:34 MME, Windows DirectSound & WASAPI audio drivers
04:12 Set microphone & playback device
05:20 Set & monitor recording levels
08:42 Record audio
10:59 Playback & selection tools
14:52 Zoom tool
16:43 Import audio
17:31 Save project
18:48 Adjust gain
19:58 Mute & solo tracks
20:41 Delete audio segments
22:34 Envelope tool
24:06 Amplify effect
25:37 Time shift tool
26:59 Insert silence
27:45 Split clips
28:12 Copy, paste & cut
29:08 Auto duck effect
31:41 Fade effect
32:33 Remove background noise
34:00 Compressor
35:36 Preview finished commercial
36:09 Distribute audio as wav, mp3 or other types
37:47 Wrap up
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Very nice and thorough.
Have you ever pushed anything out in audacity at 5.1 surround sound ?
Thanks Keith
Can audacity be used in real time?
There is a lot you have left out, but this may be because you don't know that Audacity from the link you provide does not have all the "Codecs" needed to fully open Audacity's full editing abilities.
These codecs are FFmpeg and newer versions such as this one doesn't have FFmpeg in its libraries. When trying to add the FFmpeg codec libraries an important DLL (avformat-55.dll) file is missing or Audacity ignores the avformat-55.dll and both Audacity and FFmpeg sites do not have a workaround to fix this error.
I recorded a sound file on my Andriod 10.1 phone and the file format was in AMR and Audacity could not open or import the audio file. My workaround was to have VLC Media Player convert the AMR to an MP3 and then Audacity could open the file for editing.
A video about Audacities advanced features and how to sort file formats that Audacity can not read would be very helpful.
Can we record electronic keyboard or music in audacity and edit?
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I cannot stress this enough, this is perhaps the most well-taught tutorial that exists on youtube for any genre of video, this is a masterpiece
I absolutely agree!!!!!!
It definitely is. The poster child of perfection. Having an awesome voice and diction helps. Thanks Kevin
Agreed! Awesome!
I wholeheartedly agree with this comment. Huge thanks to you! You nailed ALL of the goals mentioned perfectly!!!!!
First video I experienced was a video tutorial for this cookie company. I didn't do the "assignment" but the video helped me like none other. So when I saw this tutorial for a new thing I need to learn...had to watch.
1000% on brand...best eva tutorials!
Just want to let you know that you're still helping people like me even after 3 years have passed. Thank You.
same
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I have worked in television production for over 20 years...producing and training others. I can say from experience this is an EXCELLENT beginner tutorial! Very well done Kevin.
Agreed
Bro, I don't leave comments on CZcams. This is the best tutorial I have ever seen or used. I have never edited an audio file before and this is exactly what I needed!
Actually you do... ;-)
Wow, ask and you shall receive! You are the man! This will help me with my videos and podcast
Yes
agreed
I use Audacity for more than 7 years, you video showed me some features that I did not explore till now. Thank you Kevin for this instruction video. You make a great teacher.
Okay, so then you should be able to help, everytime I import my audio it cut's off at around 50 seconds, and I've attempted every type of import. Please help
Same here, the auto-ducking, for example, I had no idea!
@@zxdiacvfx4912 Did you solve your problem? Asking out of curiosity lol
I've tried multiple 'beginner' tutorials and Kevin delivers by far, the most easy to understand useful training. A true beginner tutorial. Thank you Kevin!
Kevin, this was fabulous - as a long-time educator but novice podcast creator, I could not have asked for a better overview of how to get started using audacity, thank you SO much
This is probably my favourite tutorial I've ever seen for anything ever. You're essentially teaching audio editing fundamentals with a fun, realistic, yet easy-to-follow example; I imagine a lot of these concepts & tools carry over to other audio editors as well.
Thank you very much for this excellent beginner's tutorial :)
Kevin is a Rock Star - Professional Trainer. I'm not ashamed to say that he's my go-to guy.
perfectly typed lol.....indeed
Hey Kevin, this was my first training session for Audacity, and I must say it was top-notch. It was very well done, and the instructions were clear. Thanks, man!
honestly the best soft tutorial ive ever seen. short and straight to the point ! i love it
The simplest and most straightforward tutorial video for Audacity on CZcams. Thank you Kevin👍
Perhaps the best presentation of Audacity on CZcams.
And it's not an Indian person. My mind is blown. Jk.
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I’ve been using Audacity for years and I’ve learned more from this single video than I can handle. Thank you!
I think this was a very clear lesson. Kevin spoke clearly and didn't rush his presentation at any point. Today is my first venture into the music business, and this removes a lot of the uncertainties I have had about this new venture. I have a very large inventory of lyrics, and I need to dive right in on the music. Thanks a lot, from Easy Seeker
Just wanting to give you a big thank you for presenting this video in a calm-easy-to-follow presentation. It has been many years since I tackled learning computer programs and a little hesitate to starting over again. You've given me the encouragement I needed to edit hundreds of talks, lectures and sessions to post for people to learn from. Thank you again for your help.
I'm trying to begin doing voice over work, and eventually possibly try recording music. After watching this video, I feel so much less confused/overwhelmed about how to edit my files. Your explanations were so easy to understand and very practical - thank you SO much for providing this tutorial!
Do you know how to add the music? Cause like when he added the music I wasnt able to. Do you have any idea why?
Thanks for your video, especially the clarity of your voice and the tempo of the production (not too fast.)
Yeah he'd really helped me with this video! ❤️
Man! How often is it that you're left speechless after listening to a technical tutorial? I can only shake my head at the gift of teaching you have. Kevin, this is just amazing. I've been using audacity off and on for some years, but never increasing my knowledge very much. But now I feel I've grown exponentially in understanding the capability of Audacity. Thank you!
Great job, Kevin, you never failed to provide such useful and comprehensive yet clear and concise tutorial. It is very well planned and the transitions of each and every new topic is gradual, and that makes your lesson a very pleasant experience. If viewers who had watched your other videos are not yet convinced to subscribe to your channel, this surely will.
This is about as good a tutorial as I've ever seen. Well-paced, thorough but in layman's terms. Brilliant job.
Kevin, this was phenomenal.!You blended your natural easy-to-hear voice quality with the definitive knowledge I need to do voiceovers with Audacity. I have subscribed and I look forward to greater and more expanded insights.
this is the most well-taught tutorial that exists on youtube for any genre of video, this is a masterpiece dear
Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial. A nice indepth beginner's guide that will see me one step closer to starting my podcasts. When the overwhelm is reduced, that's where you find great value.
Excellent tutorial, my man. This is probably this best type of tutorial one can get. Good verbal explanations, good visual shows, plus practical applications that are simple to build off of. Just excellent
You know that a tutorial video is great when you smile at the end and kind of feeling confident that you can replicate what the tutor did. Thanks Kevin for this wonderful gem of a video.
Perfect! Easy to follow, great example and the analogy of the frame rates in movies was fantastic. Thanks for connecting the dots!!
This is such a good tutorial. I honestly almost skipped straight to 'record audio' but you were so straight forward and clear I ended up watching the whole thing just to record like five minutes of audio.
10/10
same!
from a newbie, you clearly presented all the nuts and bolts. thank you!
OMG. I'm not sure if I ever witnessed someone on a CZcams video who gave such clear instructions. I almost gave up on Audacity until this video. Kevin, you are friggin awesome. Really!
This man's got a tutorial for everything, every few months I jump into something new and this channel comes up nearly every time.
The clarity, relevance, information and level of engaging presentation in this tutorial is incredible. I wish every piece of training I've ever completed was delivered by Kevin. I think I would be twice as smart as I am!!! Thank you Kevin.
Discovering you on CZcams has been the best thing that ever happened. You have helped me quickly learn aspects of certain programs. Thanks and keep them coming.
This is by far the best tutorial for Audacity I've come across, Thanks a lot.
I purchased my equipment and thought I was ready to jump in and record! Little did I know how naïve I was. Feeling more than a little overwhelmed with the technology I sought out lots and lots of CZcams video tutorials before I found Kevin's. What a time saver and teacher. I think I am ready to really jump now into practicing. Thank you for the thoroughness of the lessons and the simplicity. Absolutely Subscribing for more lessons!
I have been learning audacity, trial by fire. This video has helped me to learn more of the basic fundamentals to apply, as I continue to learn the craft of podcasting. Awesome job Kevin!
Thanks for this, Kevin! I teach an educational technology class and I'm always looking for updated resources that I send to students who may not have caught everything in the class session. This is exactly what I needed!
I have used Audacity for a number of years to edit and process audio for my website. Now I am planning to make my own CZcams videos, this video is just what I need.
As someone who’s just getting started in voiceover work, this is invaluable information. I watched a few other videos on audacity. This one beats them all. Excellent work. Thank you for your generosity.
OMG...Dude...your a Lifesaver. I'm getting back into radio production and have been not only looking but wasting money on different recording software about 2-3 months now. It's all So foreign. I finally found Audacity. Came here and found YOU. I'm good to go now!!!
Please, keep doing what your doing. You're educating, saving lives & money... Even thought not everyone tells you.
Thank you so much for this video! I used Audacity for a class assignment and this was definitely the best "how to" video I have ever utilized. Thank you for the learning experience!
Kevin, I have listened to a number of your training videos and they are always clear and precise. This one is no exception. Thank you from 'down under'
the best tutorial on Audacity that I have seen so far ! well paced, well covered ! Thank you so much 🙏
Whew! So happy to have found your instructional video Kevin. I have NEVER done any hands on recording of any kind except through an app on my iPhone. I was overwhelmed when I first downloaded Audacity but with your help I've calmed down and feel confident I will be able to get comfortable with and eventually enjoy the process. Thanks much!
I know very little about how audio recording and editing works and for a long time I have wanted to try recording my own podcast material and / or ASMR recordings. This video literally just helped me on a massive scale, super helpful, explained clearly, examples make sense, and most of all I don't feel stupid. You are a true hero. Thank you! - from one forever grateful audio amateur
Thank you SO MUCH for this, Kevin! It's an incredibly useful, well-organized, user-friendly tutorial and I truly appreciate it! Thanks again!
Great tutorial, Kevin. Straight to the point, everything explained in a comprehensive way. Thanks!
This was incredibly helpful. I took one look at audacity, was immediately intimidated and never tried to use it. After watching this, I feel confident in my ability to use it for my business. Thank you so much!
Kevin, you are the best teacher. You explain in such a way that things become so clear. Thank you.
Finally, someone who explains clearly and slowly !! I will begin again recording my novel. Thanks.
I've watched a small handful of Audacity tutorials from different content creators thus far in my journey in learning how to use this software, and most of them either cover the exact same minor basics, without delving into the next level up of info from that, or they OVER jump info, skipping to things that are a little too advanced to cover immediately after introducing those minor basics....because they don't wanna take the time to be REALLY comprehensive, but this one was really great, in that it didn't skip that middle level, or next step level of info! You taught me some really great beginner editing tips and tricks that I found super helpful for the lever of learning that I'm at! Thank you!! I'll be saving this one to come back and reference if I forget things and will be scoping out your other videos and hope they are much like this in that step-by-step method of learning this software! 🙂
Super clear and informative, thank you. "Compressor" was the thing I was hoping to learn about, but I learned at least 5 other neat things that's going to save me a ton of time going forward when editing my podcast. Thanks!
Whats your podcast called? :)
Wow! This tutorial is soooo comprehensive! Thank you so much for breaking it down so well - for an absolute beginner like myself!
This was so unbelievebly helpful to just get to know all of the necessary features of the programme. I saved time by watching it at 2x speed but it was easy to follow. Thank you so much!
This was excellent. You are a great teacher.
This was awesome! As a newer audiobook narrator, it was nice to get such clear explanations to a few parts of audacity that I hadn't figured out on my own. Thanks! ❤️
Absolutely NO DOUBT why your channel has over 2 mil subs! Your tutorials are ALWAYS beyond excellent!! Thanks so much Kevin for yet another amazing vdo! 🙏💙
This was so helpful! I am a total newbie to recording and editing audio files. Thank you for putting these tutorials together!
This video came just in time, I was just thinking about downloading it and starting my channel
Wow as a Mac user I normally rely on Garageband but needed to check out Audacity for my next project. This is an absolutely fantastic tutorial covering every aspect to get you started. Love how you use a sample project to guide the viewer through all the necessary steps!
I finally got Audacity to work. It was having freezing issues but learned that it was because of not updating my computer. Something so easy and took three hours to figure out. Suggestion for another video would be when we have issues with Audacity, freezing and not responding. Great videos, Kevin! Wish my Chemistry ones were as good as yours. Your voice is awesome!
I have to do a podcast as part of a college project and this has given me absolutely everything I need to get it done, thank you!
You’re genius!! Thanks a lot for the detailed explanation! You helped me tremendously. Keep up the awesome work!🙌🏼
This has been a treat to watch. I also wanted to see How to find and target frequencies to make the audio better. EQ Tutorial
Fabulous! It's the BEST one, thus far. I've watched MANY. But yours is exactly what I need. You explained EVERYTHING, every button, perfectly. Thanks
Dude you rock! Thank you for your help. 60 year old here starting to record my Audible book. Total lost with Audacity until today.
This was an excellent, well thought out tutorial with easy to understand explanations. Thank you!!
Hi Kevin, what a treasure you are! I am taking some college classes for video production and your demonstration and instructions are right to the point, every word you say is teaching us something about the program. I will pass this info over to others..Thank you for being a good instructor and giving us just what we need and nothing more...no blah, blah blah...lol You are great! Thank you for sharing your gift, much appreciated. especially for technically challenging people like myself. "HUGS"
Thank you for this video! The app layout has changed, and while it's a bit of a struggle to follow in the beginning due to the changes, I appreciate this video very much. Your explanations as you go have been helpful.
This guy's helped me through so much with these tutorials. Love how thorough he is
Very, very well done! I'm so glad people take the time to make such tutorials, and this one was great! Thank you!
Hey Kevin, this was a really amazing rundown of the basic functionalities of Audaticy. I really loved this video. Im just getting started with my podcast and all the tips that you had mentioned here will surely help. cheers.
I love Audacity and used it a ton between 2012 and 2014. I am looking to jump back in but as I am using it on a new computer I needed some help remembering how to get back up and running. This was extremely helpful, thank you!
Well done, Kevin. I'm glad you took your time to explain slowly. Too many tutorials are too fast and it is difficult to learn when the speech is too fast. I haven't used Audacity before but I have just added a Tascam 24SD Portastudio I thought if I can send my recordings direct to Audacity I could Master them myself. I need to learn how to do that.
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This is another biggy! A fantastic tutorial for the ones who don't know where to start!
Kevin - as a technophobe who needs to learn Audacity, I say a huge THANK YOU!! What a wonderfully clear, logical, step-by-step video. Just fantastic!! 🙂
This is a great breakdown!! For someone who is just starting a podcast and editing this was so helpful!! Thank you
Kevin: Your teaching is excellent. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you for the tutorial. It was really simple and easy to understand. Helped me a lot.
This was fantastic! Thank you for this. It's still relevant 3yrs later.
Fantastic tutorial thank you! I hadn't thought I'd ever wrap my head around Audacity & you explained and simplified it beautifully
Very well explained. Thank.
Thanks for the note!
i absolutely love this. My voice over is about to take a creative turn.
Extremely clear and at a speed that I could follow everything. An excellent tutorial
Thank you Kevin, i am not a beginner but I watched it fully to not miss any basics. THanks a lot. I like your explaining.
Great video! Thorough explanations and very very helpful! Thank you!
Thank you for a clear and concise but pretty comprehensive introduction! Yours was the second intro video I found and so much better than the first. Everything I needed to piece together clips for a song, adjust levels, move clips, and add fade/compressor effects was covered. Keep it up!
this was unironically the best tutorial ive ever seen, I learned so much and im honestly not even scared of the program anymore. Thank you so much truly
thank you so much for this detailed beginner tutorial and i loved how you explained everything calmly and slowy there was no rush in explaining ,just the way i like it thank you so much Kevin
Audacity is such a great tool to get quality sounding audio :)
Thank you Kevin for this awesome tutorial ❤😊
you are a lifesaver! getting into voice over and this content is gold!!! will be watching this video on repeat =) thank you for your time and help!!!
A great tutorial. Plain, simple and easy to understand. Well done, Kevin
This is fantastic, Kevin. I come from video editing in Final Cut and Premiere Pro, but wanted to use audacity for simple podcast edits. This taught me everything I need, including the shortcuts. Thanks! 🙏🏻
Thank you so much! You have the ability to get right into the meat of the subject and explain it so that newbies like me can understand. What a gift you have, Kevin. You're a natural instructor.
This is a great tutorial for beginners; a top notch introduction to audio editing.
Thank you SO. much for this amazing tutorial! :)
Excellent tutorial, Kevin. It'd be great to have a few more tutorials about different features in the program.
More to come!