How to Use Audacity: Step-by-Step Tutorials

By Mark V. | |

Here is a beginner’s guide on how to use Audacity, the free audio editing software. These Audacity tutorials will show you how to record and edit audio like a pro.

Audacity is a free and open-source digital audio editor and recording software, available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

How to Use Audacity - Free Audacity Tutorials

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How to Use Audacity

  1. Audacity Overview
  2. How to Install Audacity
  3. Audacity User Interface
  4. Recording & Editing Audio
  5. How to Import Audio
  6. Removing Background Noise
  7. Removing Pop Sounds
  8. Working With Multiple Tracks
  9. Removing Breathing Sounds
  10. Audio Normalization
  11. Audio Equalization
  12. Applying Effects
  13. Envelope Tool
  14. Compressor
  15. Installing Lame Mp3 Encoder
  16. Recording A Podcast
  17. Export Audio

1. Audacity Overview

Here is an introduction to using the Audacity audio editing software.

2. How to Install Audacity

This tutorial will show you how to install Audacity on a Windows computer.

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3. Audacity User Interface

In this tutorial you will learn about the Audacity interface.

4. Recording & Editing Audio

This tutorial shows the basics of using Audacity to record and edit audio.

5. How to Import Audio

The video shows you how to import and play an audio file using the Audacity software.

6. Removing Background Noise

By using Audacity, you can easily remove background noise from your recording.

7. Removing Pop Sounds

This tutorial shows how to remove unwanted pops and clicks in your audio.

8. Working With Multiple Tracks

This tutorial shows you how to work with multiple tracks in Audacity.

9. Removing Breathing Sounds

This tutorial shows you two ways on how to remove unwanted breathing sounds.

10. Audio Normalization

This tutorial will show how to add normalization to your audio.

11. Audio Equalization

Adding Audacity effects to a vocal track is easy. Adding the Audacity equalizer can help improve the sound of your tracks dramatically.

12. Applying Effects

This Audacity tutorial shows you how to add, tweak, and double up effects like fades and volume amplification to your audio tracks.

13. Envelope Tool

This video shows you how the Audacity envelope tool works, and how it can be used to adjust the volume of your audio recordings.

14. Compressor

The compressor effect is a wonderful tool to bring down the spikes in your audio without reducing the softer parts.

15. Installing Lame Mp3 Encoder

This tutorial will show how to install an lame MP3 encoder to be able to export MP3 files.

LAME for Audacity

16. Recording A Podcast

Here is a video tutorial on how to use Audacity to record a podcast.

17. Export Audio

This tutorial walks you through the process of exporting an audio file using Audacity software

Additional Beginner Guides

I hope you found this beginner’s guide on how to use Audacity helpful.

Mark V.

Written By Mark Valenzuela

Mark Valenzuela is a professional blogger, entrepreneur, and educator with more than 15 years of experience in music production. In 2008, Mark founded Hip Hop Makers, a top resource for aspiring music producers and beatmakers. He specializes in content on music production, software, gear, and free music resources. Committed to empowering creators of all levels, Mark continues to inspire and help music creators pursue their dreams.

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  1. Cannot export audio recording as in previous Audacity version, option under File greyed out . Appears may not use Audacity AT ALL as before.

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