In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to record and edit audio using Audacity. Audacity is free and open source and works across platforms, including Windows, Mac, and Linux.
- Additional resources
- Download Audacity: https://www.audacityteam.org/
- Timestamps
- 0:00 Introduction
- 0:51 Download Audacity
- 1:21 Main interface
- 1:51 Project rate / Sample rate
- 3:34 MME, Windows DirectSound & WASAPI audio drivers
- 4:12 Set microphone & playback device
- 5:20 Set & monitor recording levels
- 8:42 Record audio
- 10:59 Playback & selection tools
- 14:52 Zoom tool
- 16:43 Import audio
- 17:31 Save project
- 18:48 Adjust gain
- 19:58 Mute & solo tracks
- 20:41 Delete audio segments
- 22:34 Envelope tool
- 24:06 Amplify effect
- 25:37 Time shift tool
- 26:59 Insert silence
- 27:45 Split clips
- 28:12 Copy, paste & cut
- 29:08 Auto duck effect
- 31:41 Fade effect
- 32:33 Remove background noise
- 34:00 Compressor
- 35:36 Preview finished commercial
- 36:09 Distribute audio as wav, mp3 or other types
- 37:47 Wrap up
Kevin Stratvert 
I’m new to Audacity 3.3.3. In trying to drag my vocal track down, the ‘hand’ icon appears but does not move the track. Additionally, when trying an alternative option, right clicking to the left of the track, the ‘move track’ up, down, to Top or to Bottom are grayed out & not available
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