Audio Editing with audacity

Are you somebody who doesn't really need all the bells and whistles of Logic Pro? Do you just want a simple, cheap alternative to all the expensive audio software out there? 

Then Audacity is a great option. It's free, open-source - meaning it's constantly in deveopment - and easy to use. It's very popular with people wanting a feature free, easy to use audio editor.

In this video below you have a great introduction to the basics of editing audio with Audacity. He goes over the basics of the program, recording audio, using fades and so on. 

For basic editing and sound recording work, Audacity is definitely something to check out. If you are interested, head to Audacity's website and download the software.

As you can see, Audacity's simple features are a great resource for the beginner recordist, or the podcaster wanting an easy way to record their podcasts at home. There is no need to fork out hundreds of dollars for expensive audio software like Pro Tools if the only thing you need to do can be done for free.

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