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=Introduction= | =Introduction= | ||
| + | Audacity is a free, easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. The interface is translated into many languages. | ||
==ICT Competency== | ==ICT Competency== | ||
| − | + | Its a Generic audio resource creation tool. | |
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==Educational application and relevance== | ==Educational application and relevance== | ||
| + | We can use this tool to create own voice recordings, modify existing audio's as per our academic requirements and we can mix multiple audio's together to create educational resources. | ||
==Version== | ==Version== | ||
==Configuration== | ==Configuration== | ||
==Overview of Features== | ==Overview of Features== | ||
==Other similar applications== | ==Other similar applications== | ||
| + | '''Ocenaudio''' | ||
| + | Ocenaudio is a cross-platform, easy to use, fast and functional audio editor. It is the ideal software for people who need to edit and analyze audio files without complications. ocenaudio also has powerful features that will please more advanced users. | ||
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| + | '''Wavosaur''' | ||
| + | Wavosaur is a free sound editor, audio editor, wav editor software for editing, processing and recording sounds, wav and mp3 files. Wavosaur has all the features to edit audio (cut, copy, paste, etc.) produce music loops, analyze, record, batch convert. | ||
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| + | '''Traverso DAW''' | ||
| + | Traverso DAW is an audio recording and editing program which is very well suited to record a single voice, a band, an ensemble, a whole orchestra or any other source of music! Both the home and professional user will find Traverso attractive, it's clean interface is easy to learn, and enables you to work quickly and efficiently! | ||
==Development and community help== | ==Development and community help== | ||
| − | + | Audacity 2.0.5 http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ | |
=Working with the application= | =Working with the application= | ||
==Functionalities== | ==Functionalities== | ||
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| − | |style="width: 50%;| | + | |style="width: 50%;|{{ext-img|450px|https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bc/Audacity_1_Option_Menu_To_Open.png}} |
| − | |style="width: 50%;| | + | |style="width: 50%;|{{ext-img|450px|https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e0/Audacity_2_Main_Window.png}} |
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| + | |style="width: 50%;|Step 1 -Open the application | ||
| + | Applications > Sound & Video > Audacity | ||
| + | |style="width: 50%;|Step 2 -Application main screen | ||
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| + | |style="width: 50%;|{{ext-img|450px|https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e6/Audacity_3_Start_Record.png}} | ||
| + | |style="width: 50%;|{{ext-img|450px|https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0c/Audacity_4_Add_New_track.png}} | ||
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| − | |style="width: 50%;| | + | |style="width: 50%;|Step 3- To Start Recording, |
| − | |style="width: 50%;| | + | Go to transport menu > click on record or from the left side corner of the screen some functionary buttons are there we can use that also |
| + | |style="width: 50%;|Step 4 -Add new track | ||
| + | Tracks menu > add new > audio track | ||
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| − | |style="width: 50%;| | + | |style="width: 50%;|{{ext-img|450px|https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/77/Audacity_5_Multipal_Track.png}} |
| − | |style="width: 50%;| | + | |style="width: 50%;|{{ext-img|450px|https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/20/Audacity_6_Delete_middle_Song.png}} |
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| − | |style="width: 50%;| | + | |style="width: 50%;|Step 5-add Multiple tracks, we can add more tracks as per requirements |
| − | |style="width: 50%;| | + | |style="width: 50%;|Step 6-If you want to delete the part of track, select the area of track to delete, and press delete. |
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| + | |style="width: 50%;|{{ext-img|450px|https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/50/Audacity_7_Export_Metadata_Edit.png}} | ||
| + | |style="width: 50%;|Step 7- Export ready file for Export ready file File > Export(Shift+ctrl+E) mp3 formate will be default if it is in .aup formate manually enter the mp3 formate and give the file name and if needed we can edit meta data information also | ||
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==Saving the file== | ==Saving the file== | ||
| − | + | After completing the editing task, if we need a output final file, then go to FILE from menubar and select EXPORT option and the select file format as MP3 and click export. | |
| + | We can also save as project to continue the edits, for this then go to FILE from menubar and select SAVE . | ||
==Export and publishing files== | ==Export and publishing files== | ||
| − | + | Can export its file as MP3. | |
==Advanced features== | ==Advanced features== | ||
| − | + | *Record live audio | |
| + | *Record computer playback on any Windows Vista or later machine | ||
| + | *Convert tapes and records into digital recordings or CDs | ||
| + | Edit WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP2, MP3 or Ogg Vorbis sound files | ||
| + | AC3, M4A/M4R (AAC), WMA and other formats supported using optional libraries | ||
| + | Cut, copy, splice or mix sounds together | ||
| + | Numerous effects including change the speed or pitch of a recording | ||
| + | And more! See the complete list of features: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/about/features | ||
=Installation= | =Installation= | ||
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| − | | From Ubuntu software Centre || | + | | From Ubuntu software Centre || Go to Ubuntu software center and type Audacity in search box and Click on INSTALL |
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| − | | From Terminal || | + | | From Terminal || Open Terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T), and then type below command. |
| + | sudo apt-get install Audacity | ||
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| − | | From the web || | + | | From the web || [http://www.audacityteam.org/ click here to download from website] |
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| − | | Web based registration || | + | | Web based registration || Not Applicable |
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=The application on mobiles and tablets= | =The application on mobiles and tablets= | ||
| − | + | Android Apps on Google Play store - WavePad Audio Editor - Ringtone cutter | |
=Ideas for resource creation= | =Ideas for resource creation= | ||
| − | + | We can use this tool to create own voice recordings, modify existing audio's as per our academic requirements and we can mix multiple audio's together to create educational resources. | |
=References= | =References= | ||
| − | + | [http://www.audacityteam.org/ Audacity Team] | |
| − | + | [http://manual.audacityteam.org/man/tutorials.html Audacity Tutorial] | |
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[[Category:Explore an application]] | [[Category:Explore an application]] | ||
Revision as of 13:27, 15 October 2016
Introduction
Audacity is a free, easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. The interface is translated into many languages.
ICT Competency
Its a Generic audio resource creation tool.
Educational application and relevance
We can use this tool to create own voice recordings, modify existing audio's as per our academic requirements and we can mix multiple audio's together to create educational resources.
Version
Configuration
Overview of Features
Other similar applications
Ocenaudio Ocenaudio is a cross-platform, easy to use, fast and functional audio editor. It is the ideal software for people who need to edit and analyze audio files without complications. ocenaudio also has powerful features that will please more advanced users.
Wavosaur Wavosaur is a free sound editor, audio editor, wav editor software for editing, processing and recording sounds, wav and mp3 files. Wavosaur has all the features to edit audio (cut, copy, paste, etc.) produce music loops, analyze, record, batch convert.
Traverso DAW Traverso DAW is an audio recording and editing program which is very well suited to record a single voice, a band, an ensemble, a whole orchestra or any other source of music! Both the home and professional user will find Traverso attractive, it's clean interface is easy to learn, and enables you to work quickly and efficiently!
Development and community help
Audacity 2.0.5 http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
Working with the application
Functionalities
|
|
| Step 1 -Open the application
Applications > Sound & Video > Audacity |
Step 2 -Application main screen |
|
|
| Step 3- To Start Recording,
Go to transport menu > click on record or from the left side corner of the screen some functionary buttons are there we can use that also |
Step 4 -Add new track
Tracks menu > add new > audio track |
|
|
| Step 5-add Multiple tracks, we can add more tracks as per requirements | Step 6-If you want to delete the part of track, select the area of track to delete, and press delete. |
|
Step 7- Export ready file for Export ready file File > Export(Shift+ctrl+E) mp3 formate will be default if it is in .aup formate manually enter the mp3 formate and give the file name and if needed we can edit meta data information also |
File formats for creation
Saving the file
After completing the editing task, if we need a output final file, then go to FILE from menubar and select EXPORT option and the select file format as MP3 and click export. We can also save as project to continue the edits, for this then go to FILE from menubar and select SAVE .
Export and publishing files
Can export its file as MP3.
Advanced features
- Record live audio
- Record computer playback on any Windows Vista or later machine
- Convert tapes and records into digital recordings or CDs
Edit WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP2, MP3 or Ogg Vorbis sound files AC3, M4A/M4R (AAC), WMA and other formats supported using optional libraries Cut, copy, splice or mix sounds together Numerous effects including change the speed or pitch of a recording And more! See the complete list of features: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/about/features
Installation
| Method of installation | Steps |
|---|---|
| From Ubuntu software Centre | Go to Ubuntu software center and type Audacity in search box and Click on INSTALL |
| From Terminal | Open Terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T), and then type below command.
sudo apt-get install Audacity |
| From the web | click here to download from website |
| Web based registration | Not Applicable |
The application on mobiles and tablets
Android Apps on Google Play store - WavePad Audio Editor - Ringtone cutter
Ideas for resource creation
We can use this tool to create own voice recordings, modify existing audio's as per our academic requirements and we can mix multiple audio's together to create educational resources.