Audacity Editing for Beginners: 16 Tips in 9 Minutes

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  • Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
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    16 Audacity Tips in 9 minutes - based on v2.3.0
    This is an updated version of the video found here: • Audacity Editing for B...
    A tour of useful editing techniques used to complete the "countdown" exercise. A good tutorial for beginners wanting to learn the basics of audio editing.
    0:00 - Intro
    0:50 1. EFFECT-NORMALIZE
    1:20 2. NOISE REDUCTION
    2:32 3. SELECT and TRIM with the delete key
    2:48 4. ZOOM IN with CTRL-E
    3:05 5. ZOOM OUT with CTRL-F
    3:17 6. SPLIT CLIP with Ctrl-I
    3:37 7. TIME SHIFT TOOL
    4:00 8. SPLIT NEW
    5:18 9. ZOOM VERTICALLY with Ctrl-Shift-F
    5:37 10. TIME SHIFT to invert the order of speech
    6:18 11. SELECT ALL with Ctrl-A
    6: 47 12. SELECT SPECIFIC tracks with the [CTRL] key
    7:12 13. TRACKS | MIX | MIX & RENDER
    7:30 14. SELECT SEQUENTIAL tracks with the SHIFT key
    7:55 15. PAN tracks
    8:17 16. EXPORT the final mix into an MP3 file
    8:45 Outro

КОМЕНТАРІ • 493

  • @Environmenthrall
    @Environmenthrall 3 роки тому +52

    Dude. Best Audacity tutorial ever. No BS, no fluff- just hopped right into it.

  • @Bluesoutdamannish
    @Bluesoutdamannish 4 роки тому +199

    0:50 - Tip#1: Normalize Audio Levels
    1:21 - Tip#2: Noise Reduction
    2:33 - Tip#3: Trimming Clips
    2:48 - Tip#4: Zoom In (Ctrl-E)
    3:05 - Tip#5: Zoom Out (Ctrl-F)
    3:17 - Tip#6: Split Clip (Ctrl-I)
    3:38 - Tip#7: Time Shift Tool
    4:00 - Tip#8: Spit New (Ctrl-Alt-I)
    5:25 - Tip#9: Vertical Zoom Out (Ctrl-Shift-F)
    5:37 - Tip#10: Time Shift to rearrange
    6:19 - Tip#11: Select All Tracks (Ctrl-A)
    6:48 - Tip#12: Ctrl-Select Specific Tracks
    7:16 - Tip#13: Mix and Render
    7:28 - Tip#14: Shift-Select To select a group
    7:55 - Tip#15: Pan Tracks
    8:17 - Tip#16: Export as an MP3 (or WAV)

    • @HERGist
      @HERGist 4 роки тому +2

      Thank you.

    • @Frozone.
      @Frozone. 4 роки тому +1

      thank you alot

    • @martingeorgiev6309
      @martingeorgiev6309 4 роки тому

      The hero we need

    • @trevadadeva
      @trevadadeva 3 роки тому

      OMG!!!! Thank you! I was tired of going back to the vid and waiting til, the specific tip that I wanted to listen to, came up.

    • @katjaamyx2922
      @katjaamyx2922 3 роки тому

      So helpful. Thank you.

  • @SkyFoall
    @SkyFoall 4 роки тому +202

    My biggest worry was how to get rid of background noise and I am using a budget microphone. You took less than 2 minutes to explain it. Thank you so much!

    • @ull893
      @ull893 4 роки тому +4

      yes, i found it so helpful. which no one else could explain so easily.

    • @tabithathewholistic
      @tabithathewholistic 4 роки тому +5

      Perfect for a noob like me!

    • @metamorphichoe
      @metamorphichoe 2 роки тому

      Lmao right I was gonna comment the same thing about that

    • @LRoth827
      @LRoth827 2 роки тому

      @@metamorphichoe Hashtag-me-too!

  • @ull893
    @ull893 4 роки тому +6

    The true test of if you know something, is being able to explain it successfully and effectively to a 5 year old. You passed the test in flying colors. Congratulations !

  • @f0zfate
    @f0zfate 4 роки тому +3

    I just basically edited my first 20 minute podcast episode using nothing but this video. Brilliant. Thank you.

  • @JustWhyGamer
    @JustWhyGamer 5 років тому +182

    Thanks so much, probably gonna watch this 100 times to remember everything! Ive been looking for someone who actually knows what there talking about for audacity and I finally found it, thanks again man!

    • @roostergentry
      @roostergentry 4 роки тому +12

      When i learn a new program, i write down all the shortcuts on paper and tape them up somewhere in plain sight on my desk so i can see them when i need them.

    • @gymzaal4412
      @gymzaal4412 4 роки тому +2

      @@roostergentry that's a really useful tip. Thank you

    • @andrewdressler6173
      @andrewdressler6173 3 роки тому

      I also write them down and then proceed to immediately lose the paper.

    • @VicZablanVoiceLesson
      @VicZablanVoiceLesson 3 роки тому

      You are right bro.
      It was fast but very clear.

  • @eulnav_93
    @eulnav_93 5 років тому +6

    Been trying to use audacity for my let's plays and this helped me to iron out some of the issues. Thank you, very clean explanations, and concise tips.

  • @whatsportscards
    @whatsportscards 4 роки тому +13

    i've watched this and referred back to this video countless times. appreciate the tips as i get ready to launch my podcast in a week!

  • @guidedmeditationwithwade3692
    @guidedmeditationwithwade3692 3 роки тому +3

    Absolutely the best tutorial I’ve found on audacity so far. You covered a lot of ground in a short period of time and I understood all of it. I’ve seen tutorials just on noise reduction which were just as long as your 16 tips video. And those were harder to understand. You have a gift. Thank you.

  • @trainhorn3086
    @trainhorn3086 5 років тому +9

    One of the most useful audacity tip videos out there, thanks man

  • @MM-lw6ox
    @MM-lw6ox 5 років тому +3

    This is absolutely great! I love the format of showing useful items very quickly. Other tutorials should take note.

  • @Abbizu
    @Abbizu 4 роки тому +1

    Finally! a video with no long introductions whatsoever and get the topic done fast. Thanks!

  • @robbielatour3349
    @robbielatour3349 4 роки тому +3

    This tutorial is phenomenal for a beginner like me! Thank you so much, you have probably saved me so much editing time with some of these shortcuts! So very well explained. Thank you!

  • @CiscoBerrones
    @CiscoBerrones 4 роки тому +6

    I'm learning to use Audacity and this tutorial is very clear to understand, nice work!

  • @MsLepuk
    @MsLepuk 4 роки тому +1

    The best tutorial on Audacity I've seen so far! Thank you!

  • @johnlawrence8000
    @johnlawrence8000 4 роки тому +2

    Fantastic tutorial. Very clear and precise. Will watch this lots of times as most people do with tutorials. Thank you very much.

  • @coop1180
    @coop1180 5 років тому +6

    Thank you very much..the information about the short cuts was quite helpful indeed...

  • @yobruhwhat
    @yobruhwhat 4 роки тому +1

    Finally some straight to the point tutorial!
    thank you so much!

  • @americandreamshow1405
    @americandreamshow1405 5 років тому +76

    Thank you so much. Best tutorial I've found on Audacity.

  • @kisstein
    @kisstein 4 роки тому +5

    this is such a great tutorial! There's no fluff, just extremely helpful information! Keep up the good work c:

  • @so_niche
    @so_niche 3 роки тому

    Just what I needed - a quick update on new tools and a simple walk round the menus. Thanks - will be sharing!

  • @YOURPLAYLISTS
    @YOURPLAYLISTS 4 роки тому

    This is the one of the best mp3 editing software i ever used, especially for beginners.
    I recommend this software 👍

  • @hannaheng9552
    @hannaheng9552 4 роки тому +1

    I found this tutorial so helpful! Can confirm as an Audacity beginner myself, this video is true to its title!

  • @rebeccabeecoaching
    @rebeccabeecoaching 5 років тому +4

    This gave me all I need to know to put together my podcast! Thank you so much.

  • @ianoliver3879
    @ianoliver3879 4 роки тому

    Thank you very much. Most informative. And no extraneous rubbish - no screeching, 'What's up yawl', no back to front cap, nothing except the information. Jolly good.

  • @CatchingLeadership
    @CatchingLeadership 4 роки тому +1

    This was incredibly helpful! I am grateful you took the time to make it! Thanks man!

  • @pbthevlogs5561
    @pbthevlogs5561 4 роки тому

    Wow! That was the best, most straight foward, and clear presentation on the 'net for anything, not just audacity. Thank you. Been using audacity for years and now I can be effecient. Cheers

  • @KS-wt8dv
    @KS-wt8dv 4 роки тому

    Getting back into audio books...needed a refresher course! Thank you so very much!!

  • @drarshath
    @drarshath 4 роки тому +2

    Noise reduction tip was just amazing! Thank you!

  • @jeffreyjoseph5174
    @jeffreyjoseph5174 4 роки тому +3

    thank you soo much i really needed to learn how to recordd and edit on audacity u helped me a lot...your explnation is amazing

  • @ctmcollins4160
    @ctmcollins4160 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for posting.......love your quick delivery! Although at my age I might watch it again a few times to catch up!.... It always amazes and comforts me, that there are so many kind souls out there in UA-camLand....that are willing to take the time to do tutorials and share their knowledge and wisdom for gratis. I learn so much. I will release that album one day! Peace, love, red beans and lentils from Kaapstad.

  • @ull893
    @ull893 4 роки тому

    I have no words to say except THANK YOU. Just 7 minutes into the video I just paused and i tried one tip for noise reduction, and i feel already like a pro. This comes from a technology challenged person like myself. You are a great teacher. I have been struggling with audacity for using it something which so personal to me, and I had already given up. I tried so many videos out there. They are all just about the presenter, and not the content. You hit the point straight and hard. Please make more videos on audacity. I always knew that this is an awesome software for recording but found it intimidating. You demystified it. Thank you again.By the way, your video did not come up in my searches. Instead, Some stupid long fetched videos came up. i guess it has to do with the you tube algorithm.

  • @wolftanium389
    @wolftanium389 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you, 20 tuturials that aere all 8 mins long with no noise removal and I FINALLY FOUND YOU. THANK YOU SO MUCH .

  • @MikeScofieldComposer
    @MikeScofieldComposer 3 роки тому

    I've listened to a lot of Audacity instructional videos. You've done an especially good job of explanation, presentation, organization and parsimony. Thanks.

  • @elmandarino
    @elmandarino 4 роки тому

    Absolutely brilliant. It was so clear. Will check out more of you videos at once.

  • @truenorthtransparency5230
    @truenorthtransparency5230 5 років тому +3

    That was fantastic! Very useful pointers

  • @rileybender3655
    @rileybender3655 4 роки тому +2

    This is amazing!! Thank you so much, you're a lifesaver :)

  • @edwinperez3148
    @edwinperez3148 4 роки тому +2

    Fantastic! thanks for taking the time to show others how to use Audacity. You are an excellent instructor. You are easy to understand and your tutorial is well constructed. Everything is clear and easy to see what is being explained. You enonciate most effectivly. Congradulations!

  • @pawprintrowan1323
    @pawprintrowan1323 4 роки тому

    Thank you for this! The example of using a countdown was very creative and allowed a lot of different informative commands.

  • @EvilPandaGMan2
    @EvilPandaGMan2 4 роки тому +1

    Really helpful! Thanks for your time and effort, it's been a great resource teaching myself new skills under lockdown.

  • @thispeacefulcreation3580
    @thispeacefulcreation3580 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this man! This helped a lot - super clean and informative. Well done.

  • @harishsahastv1014
    @harishsahastv1014 4 роки тому

    straight forward value. No gimmicks.. Awesome.
    Thank You.

  • @gingko3766
    @gingko3766 4 роки тому

    AMAZING ! This is so helpful. Very clear teaching. Thank you thank you

  • @garethfox-williams7827
    @garethfox-williams7827 4 роки тому

    Thanks for all these useful tips - so clearly and concisely delivered!!

  • @marygordon5684
    @marygordon5684 4 роки тому

    Coming back to this after some years away. Brilliant catch up. Thanks!

  • @tgreen420
    @tgreen420 4 роки тому

    To be honest that was the best audacity tutorial I've ever watched. Thank you for that video!

  • @Oscar-vf9tg
    @Oscar-vf9tg 4 роки тому

    Yes! Thank you so much! This really helped me with my final project in school!

  • @mixinmagic5995
    @mixinmagic5995 4 роки тому

    Great tips. Thanks for posting. Used this on audio for video/ audio editing a while back. Cheers

  • @marcorl5005
    @marcorl5005 4 роки тому

    Thanks alot. Clear and quick. You also have a clear voice. Very good!

  • @thedr309
    @thedr309 4 роки тому

    after listening to countless other videos on Audacity, I finally found one i really like and is very helpful! thanks

  • @jorgealonso8742
    @jorgealonso8742 4 роки тому

    Really helpful. I will keep this in mind for my future recordings.

  • @verypossiblytired9890
    @verypossiblytired9890 4 роки тому +2

    This was AMAZING thank you SO much!!!

  • @vic4825
    @vic4825 4 роки тому

    First 2 tips made a world of a difference in my podcast quality. THANK YOU

  • @keroro7677
    @keroro7677 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this! It was very straightforward and coherent, I was able to follow it well and am doing much better with my project

  • @journeytogetherwithritz
    @journeytogetherwithritz 3 роки тому

    I just tried the noise reduction example you gave and it worked and my track sounds way better - thank you so much!!

  • @dekumutant
    @dekumutant 4 роки тому +1

    You deserve more praise than 15 comments, this was incredibly concise. Well done!

  • @user-zc2vt9vt3f
    @user-zc2vt9vt3f 4 роки тому +1

    Wow! I learnt a lot with your video, other tutorials were so basic, it was hard to find your video! Thx a lot!

  • @joemankowski3898
    @joemankowski3898 4 роки тому

    Great Tutorial. I learned a lot. Thank you for this!

  • @psur3560
    @psur3560 4 роки тому

    This was really helpful 👌. This simplified audio editing a lot. Thanks a lot. I'm sure you are gonna get a lot of credits for this from many youtubers. Keep going 😃

  • @michaeljereld
    @michaeljereld 3 роки тому

    Awesome tips! Working on editing a pod and the Split New tip was a lifesaver! Great Video!

  • @dyonsmith2372
    @dyonsmith2372 3 роки тому

    Great video for beginners. I'm a total noob and this taught me alot very quickly, just gotta know how to adapt to what you want to do. Much appreciated

  • @VicZablanVoiceLesson
    @VicZablanVoiceLesson 3 роки тому

    I found this gem only now 2021.
    This is the best tutorial i got for audacity. I discovered a lot of techniques and tips here. Thank you for this best tutorial on audacity.
    God bless you sir.

  • @HERGist
    @HERGist 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this video. It's been a challenge (time) editing audio for my podcast, these tips will definitely help shave considerable time.

  • @orlymercado8222
    @orlymercado8222 4 роки тому

    GREAT TUTORIAL TIPS! THANK YOU! LOOKING FORWARD TO WATCHING MORE OF YOUR AUDACITY TUTORIAL VIDEOS. GOD BLESS!

  • @divaldoperespedrao6975
    @divaldoperespedrao6975 4 роки тому +1

    EXCELLENT VIDEO TUTORIAL. Thanks a lot.

  • @katjaamyx2922
    @katjaamyx2922 3 роки тому

    Excellent video. I don't use Audacity very often, so I watch this repeatedly to refresh my memory. Thank you!

  • @floridaguy1955
    @floridaguy1955 3 роки тому

    Excellent video and tips. I picked up information to make my alto sax dubbing with my backing track a lot smoother. Thanks again!

  • @visy23business22
    @visy23business22 4 роки тому

    I’m just starting to try and get into using audacity for some projects, and this helps allot!

  • @jps99
    @jps99 3 роки тому

    Excellent! Thanks for the truly helpful, yet blessedly concise tutorial.

  • @eyetalic
    @eyetalic 5 років тому +1

    Clear and understandable. Thanks!

  • @erichelsinkimusic
    @erichelsinkimusic 3 роки тому

    Nice quick and clear tips, thanks for sharing.

  • @Rhubarbjoes
    @Rhubarbjoes 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much, excellent clear explanations!

  • @yesillia
    @yesillia 3 роки тому

    The most useful video on using audacity I have seen so far. Many thanks!

  • @rachellereeve494
    @rachellereeve494 3 роки тому

    Clear, succinct and helpful. Thanks!

  • @DP-qi1bh
    @DP-qi1bh 3 роки тому

    wow, thank you so much. this made things so easy for me. really appreciate it.

  • @eritreahaile3953
    @eritreahaile3953 4 роки тому +1

    Thank You this helped tremendously!

  • @keshabagarwal3543
    @keshabagarwal3543 3 роки тому

    Thank you . for sharing your knowledge and helping us . ❤❤

  • @kate_lee_young
    @kate_lee_young 5 років тому +6

    Thanks for tutorial!

  • @TheFarmacySeedsNetwork
    @TheFarmacySeedsNetwork 3 роки тому

    Excellent quick tutorial! Thanks!

  • @aussiykk
    @aussiykk 4 роки тому

    Clear and useful tips, thanks!

  • @ErikAsRoYa
    @ErikAsRoYa 4 роки тому

    thank you! really helpful. its nice how you smash the keyboard like it is a really exciting command

  • @ideepakmathur
    @ideepakmathur 4 роки тому +6

    It's really helpful I just started learning how to manipulate audios and this video taught me a lot. Thank you.

  • @user-cq1ys4tb9s
    @user-cq1ys4tb9s 4 роки тому

    Love the tips. I really need it. Thanks a lot.

  • @risa4682
    @risa4682 3 роки тому

    nice vid. quick and straight to the point

  • @annatasiamikyle9957
    @annatasiamikyle9957 3 роки тому

    thank you so much. extremely helpful. have a great day sir!

  • @midnightladytales8333
    @midnightladytales8333 5 років тому

    I am starting a story narrating channel and have just discovered Audacity. And I just want to say THANK YOU! I was so lost but you helped out a lot!

  • @songsofram
    @songsofram 4 роки тому

    Awesome - Well explained all the important points in a very simple and concise manner.

  • @hydrate6997
    @hydrate6997 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the informative video 😊 I hope you havr a great day 😁👍

  • @mrmichael972
    @mrmichael972 4 роки тому

    Thanks very much. I quickly learned some useful things.

  • @kineticpaintings
    @kineticpaintings 4 роки тому

    Thanks you. This is really helpful and to the point. Well done

  • @welovemusic8542
    @welovemusic8542 3 роки тому

    Omg..this was really awesome...I selected the whole song for noise profile and reduction..it all makes sense now😊...

  • @have-a-go-hal
    @have-a-go-hal 2 роки тому

    This is such a useful video. Great examples, easy to follow and well explained. Thank you.

  • @audreysegura8933
    @audreysegura8933 4 роки тому

    Great tips! And so fast! Thank you

  • @VitorLocks
    @VitorLocks 3 роки тому

    thank you so much for take your time to help us. Hope you have a good life!

  • @4Pssf2w
    @4Pssf2w 5 років тому +1

    Thank you. You're as talented at video production and script writing as you are audio engineering in Audacity.

  • @davidcook6064
    @davidcook6064 4 роки тому

    Thanks for an excellent tutorial. Audacity has so few people making well thought out instruction videos. Hope you can make some more.

  • @mythinktube
    @mythinktube 4 роки тому

    Fantastic crash course. Much appreciated!

  • @SoothingMusicStation
    @SoothingMusicStation 4 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing these great tips. Learnt a lot from your short video. Love it. 👍

  • @reaganbluel
    @reaganbluel 4 роки тому

    Thank you for your help! It was a great place to start!!

  • @sashd2762
    @sashd2762 Рік тому +1

    THIS IS SO HELPFUL THANK YOU SO MUCH