using+Audacity

 **Audacity Tutorials** []

Audacity 101

 * ** [[image:http://sites.google.com/a/e1b.org/21st-century-collaboration/_/rsrc/1225684200313/downloading-audacity/Audacity-logo.jpg link="http://sites.google.com/a/e1b.org/21st-century-collaboration/downloading-audacity/Audacity-logo.jpg?attredirects=0"]]Audacity **//[]////Audacity is an open source software download that allows users to record and edit sounds. It is available for all operating systems including Windows and Mac. Not only can your record sounds and edit them, you can also convert to different file types (wav., mp3) and change the pitch and speed of the recordings. It is a very user-friendly program with a great deal of versatility.// **Downloading Audacity** 1. Click on the following link [|Audacity Download page] ||

You have two choices for downloading Audacity 1. Version 1.2.6 (stable) 2. Beta Version 1.3.6 //software t////esters within the company and debugged as necessary. A beta// //version is the name// //for the second stage of software testing, in which it is// //released for free or a reduced// //price to a group of users.// ||
 * [[image:http://sites.google.com/a/e1b.org/21st-century-collaboration/_/rsrc/1225684200371/downloading-audacity/aud%20download%201.jpg?height=219&width=420 width="420" height="219" align="center" link="http://sites.google.com/a/e1b.org/21st-century-collaboration/downloading-audacity/aud%20download%201.jpg?attredirects=0"]] || ** Download Versions of Audacity **
 * NOTE:** //The first stage is the alpha stage, in which the product is tested by//
 * [[image:http://sites.google.com/a/e1b.org/21st-century-collaboration/_/rsrc/1225684200405/downloading-audacity/aud%20dwnl%2022.gif?height=238&width=420 width="420" height="238" link="http://sites.google.com/a/e1b.org/21st-century-collaboration/downloading-audacity/aud%20dwnl%2022.gif?attredirects=0"]] || ** System Requirements & Download Link **

This next page provides a link for users to ensure that their computer systems have the appropriate hardware requirements to run the software. Select the link for 'Audactiy 1.2.6 installer' to begin download. ||
 * [[image:http://sites.google.com/a/e1b.org/21st-century-collaboration/_/rsrc/1225684200420/downloading-audacity/download%203.jpg?height=242&width=420 width="420" height="242" align="center" link="http://sites.google.com/a/e1b.org/21st-century-collaboration/downloading-audacity/download%203.jpg?attredirects=0"]] || ** File Download **

When you select the instillation link, you will be brought to a new screen, which may appear as though you are on a new website... don't panic! You __may__ also be prompted to accept the file download as a small tool bar appears at the top of your browser page. Allow the file to be downloaded. Once you have a pop-up box appear, as seen in the picture, click the 'run' or 'save' button to continue. ||
 * [[image:http://sites.google.com/a/e1b.org/21st-century-collaboration/_/rsrc/1225684200334/downloading-audacity/aud%20dnld%204.jpg?height=285&width=420 width="420" height="285" align="center" link="http://sites.google.com/a/e1b.org/21st-century-collaboration/downloading-audacity/aud%20dnld%204.jpg?attredirects=0"]] || ** Audacity Setup Wizard **

Once you have downloaded the instillation file and began the 'run' process, you will be prompted to complete several tasks including: accepting the licensing agreement, assigning locations, and creating desktop shortcuts. || **Understanding the Basics of Audacity** 1. Click on the following link [|Adudacity Tutorial Wiki] to be directed to the Audacity Help pages. Audacity has a very similar interface to many of the software programs we use regularly. There is a toolbar with the basic functions of 'file', 'edit', 'view', etc. To start a new project you must open a sound clip. **//Click here to visit our//** [|**//Audio Content//**] **//page to download your own audio sounds free of charge and licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution.//** ||
 * [[image:http://sites.google.com/a/e1b.org/21st-century-collaboration/_/rsrc/1225684200352/downloading-audacity/aud%20dnld%205.jpg?height=309&width=420 width="420" height="309" align="center" link="http://sites.google.com/a/e1b.org/21st-century-collaboration/downloading-audacity/aud%20dnld%205.jpg?attredirects=0"]] || ** Audacity Interface... YOUR DOWNLOAD IS COMPLETE! ** ||
 * [[image:http://sites.google.com/a/e1b.org/21st-century-collaboration/_/rsrc/1225472877515/audacity-101/aud1.jpg?height=271&width=420 width="420" height="271" align="center" link="http://sites.google.com/a/e1b.org/21st-century-collaboration/audacity-101/aud1.jpg?attredirects=0"]] || ** Getting started with Audacity **
 * [[image:http://sites.google.com/a/e1b.org/21st-century-collaboration/_/rsrc/1225474378461/audacity-101/aud2.jpg?height=170&width=420 width="420" height="170" align="center" link="http://sites.google.com/a/e1b.org/21st-century-collaboration/audacity-101/aud2.jpg?attredirects=0"]] || ** Toolbars and Buttons **

The Audacity interface is very intuitive. After you have opened your sound clip can choose to play, pause and stop it using the buttons shown here. ||
 * [[image:http://sites.google.com/a/e1b.org/21st-century-collaboration/_/rsrc/1225474383150/audacity-101/aud3.jpg?height=202&width=420 width="420" height="202" align="center" link="http://sites.google.com/a/e1b.org/21st-century-collaboration/audacity-101/aud3.jpg?attredirects=0"]] || ** Editing Audio Sounds **

There are many editing features available with the Audacity software. You can copy paste clips form the audio, and record your own sound using the record button shown above. ||
 * [[image:http://sites.google.com/a/e1b.org/21st-century-collaboration/_/rsrc/1225475310553/audacity-101/aud%2044.gif?height=250&width=420 width="420" height="250" align="center" link="http://sites.google.com/a/e1b.org/21st-century-collaboration/audacity-101/aud%2044.gif?attredirects=0"]] || ** Layering Audio Clips **

You can add as many audio clips as you choose using the Audacity software. Simply click on the PROJECT tab on the upper tool bar, and choose 'import audio'. Select the new audio clip and it will be displayed below your original clip. If you press play, you will be able to hear both clips playing simultaneously. You can adjust the audio clips to play louder or softer to differentiate them as foreground and background sound. If you choose to voiceover your clip, use the 'record' button. While you are recording your voice, the sound clips will play simultaneously. ||