Create your own podcasts, music editing, and more with the technique of open source audio editor Teaches basic to use Audacity to record and edit audio tracks - such as interviews and podcasts Combining learn to use software program with a simple theory behind the term digital audio and general audio Provides advanced editing techniques and tips for using Audacity project exceed Using the first task-based, step-by-step approach to guide newcomers into the world of audio editing In Detail Using Audacity software as a starting point off, we discuss what software, what can be done, how you can use it, and where you're going to start installing it. You will learn about how to manage projects, create sound tracks, record an interview with Skype, and basic audio editing techniques. What you will learn from this book Learn to use Audacity software - what is it, how to install it, and all the main features and the project settings Learn how to record your content to the basics first podcast you edit Master audio for sound tracks such as pruning, to strengthen, to remove "noise," duplication and splitting tracks, change the pitch, speed, and MP3 Podcasts Make more of your projects are stored and then prepare the file and upload it to a personal website or iTunes Learn more about advanced editing techniques such as fade in and out, click removal, timeshifting, using multiple audio tracks, overdubbing, mixing and more Add background music for projects as well as import music from CDs, cassettes, and cassette audio effects Use any pre-installed with Audacity as increase the bass echo, amplify, and normalize the Install and use Audacity plugin like Nyquist, LADSPA and VST terms frequently used in audio recording and editing a book has a glossary complete all toolbars, menus, and keyboard shortcuts that are used in software Approach Conversation and practical, this book is filled with real life examples where and how you will use Audacity software. Not only provides task-based instructions step-by-step from installation to advanced audio editing techniques, serving beginners to familiarize them with all the jargon, showing recording equipment, he walked them through a simple example project to show off Audacity can do it all. Who is this book written for If you are new to audio recording and editing, and especially using Audacity software, this book is for you.