The Book of Audacity: Record, Edit, Mix, and Master with the Free Audio Editor
Mar 2011 · No Starch Press
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The Book of Audacity is the definitive guide to Audacity, the powerful, free, cross-platform audio editor. Audacity allows anyone to transform their Windows, Mac, or Linux computer into a powerful recording studio.
The Book of Audacity is the perfect book for bands on a budget, solo artists, audiophiles, and anyone who wants to learn more about digital audio. Musician and podcaster Carla Schroder will guide you through a range of fun and useful Audacity projects that will demystify that geeky audio jargon and show you how to get the most from Audacity.
You’ll learn how to:
–Record podcasts, interviews, and live performances
–Be your own backing band or chorus
–Edit, splice, mix, and master multitrack recordings
–Create super high-fidelity and surround-sound recordings
–Digitize your vinyl or tape collection and clean up noise, hisses, and clicks
–Create custom ringtones and sweet special effects
In addition, you’ll learn how to choose and use digital audio hardware like mics and preamps, and tune your computer for flawless audio performance. You’ll also find out how to package your work for digital distribution, whether you want to share a podcast through iTunes or sell your own CDs. Become your own producer with The Book of Audacity. The fun starts now.
The Book of Audacity is the perfect book for bands on a budget, solo artists, audiophiles, and anyone who wants to learn more about digital audio. Musician and podcaster Carla Schroder will guide you through a range of fun and useful Audacity projects that will demystify that geeky audio jargon and show you how to get the most from Audacity.
You’ll learn how to:
–Record podcasts, interviews, and live performances
–Be your own backing band or chorus
–Edit, splice, mix, and master multitrack recordings
–Create super high-fidelity and surround-sound recordings
–Digitize your vinyl or tape collection and clean up noise, hisses, and clicks
–Create custom ringtones and sweet special effects
In addition, you’ll learn how to choose and use digital audio hardware like mics and preamps, and tune your computer for flawless audio performance. You’ll also find out how to package your work for digital distribution, whether you want to share a podcast through iTunes or sell your own CDs. Become your own producer with The Book of Audacity. The fun starts now.
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About the author
Carla Schroder is the author of Linux Cookbook, Linux Networking Cookbook (O’Reilly), and hundreds of how-tos for various technology publications, and is the managing editor of Linux Today and Linux Planet. Carla enjoys playing instruments and recording local bands using Audacity. She is a systems and network administrator.
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