Audio Software — Audacity

Course Overview

This course teaches students how to record, edit, and produce audio using Audacity, a free and open-source digital audio workstation. Students will learn to record voiceovers, edit and clean up audio, apply effects, mix multiple tracks, and export finished projects. Whether you want to make a podcast, edit music, create sound effects, or improve audio quality, Audacity is a powerful starting point.

Course Objectives

• Install Audacity and configure audio devices for recording and playback.
• Record audio from a microphone and import existing audio files.
• Perform fundamental edits: cut, copy, paste, trim, split, and join clips.
• Apply effects like noise reduction, equalization, compression, and reverb.
• Work with multiple tracks to create layered audio mixes.
• Export finished projects in multiple formats (WAV, MP3, FLAC, OGG).

System Requirements

Audacity 3.7 runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is completely free and open-source. A USB microphone or built-in mic is recommended for recording exercises, but not strictly required (you can practice with downloaded sample audio).