How to use Audacity to Record & Edit Audio - Beginners Tutorial

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: ⌚ 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 📃 Watch related playlists and videos - Playlist