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= Open Source/Free Audio Editing Tools =
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== Commercial Audio Editing Tools ==
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* '''GarageBand''' (OS X) http://www.apple.com/ca/garageband
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* '''Cubase''' (OS X, Windows) http://www.steinberg.net/en/products/cubase/start.html
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* '''Presonus Studio One Artist''' (OS X, Windows)) http://studioone.presonus.com/
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* '''Ableton Live''' (OS X, Windows) http://www.ableton.com/
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* '''Adobe Audition'''  (OS X, Windows) https://creative.adobe.com/products/audition
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* '''Protools''' (OS X, Windows) http://www.avid.com/US/products/family/Pro-Tools
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* '''CoolEdit Pro''' (Windows) http://cool-edit-pro.soft32.com/
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* '''Melodyne'''  (OS X, Windows) http://www.celemony.com/cms/index.php?id=melodyne
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* '''Reason''' (OS X, Windows) https://www.propellerheads.se/reason
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* '''SoundForge''' (OS X, Windows)  http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/soundforgesoftware
  
===Audacity===
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== Open Source/Free Audio Editing Tools ==
* Cross platform service.
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* '''Audacity''' http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ **YouShow Recommendation**
*Click the [[trusoundcamp.net/how-to/edit-sound-files/|here]] for a free download and tutorial
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** [http://manual.audacityteam.org/o/man/faq_installation_and_plug_ins.html#How_do_I_download_and_install_the_LAME_MP3_encoder.3F Install the LAME library] so you can export to MP3
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** [http://audacity.sourceforge.net/manual-1.2/ Audacity Manual]
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** [http://trusoundcamp.net/how-to/edit-sound-files/ TRU Soundcamp Guide]
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** [http://wiki.audacityteam.org/wiki/Category:Tutorial Audacity Tutorial] from the Audacity site
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** [http://audacity.wonderhowto.com/ Audacity Wonder How To] a great collection of tutorials
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** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDpoU-5H_qU Using Common Effects] a Lynda.com tutorial
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** [http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=audacity+tutorial&oq=audacity Audacity tutorials on YouTube]
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** [http://wiki.audacityteam.org/wiki/Creating_a_simple_voice_and_music_Podcast_with_Audacity Creating a simple podcast with Audacity] (this has good basic editing instructions)
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** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXfVKSx7WtY Screencast of basics of recording and using layers, effects. envelope tool in Audacity] showing the steps one might do for a Sound Effect Story
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** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDA92___PPQ Dispatch from the dark: Audio layering] Paul Bond shows use of sound layering
  
===MP3 Cutter===
 
* Cross platform service.
 
* Download here: http://free-mp3-cutter-and-editor.en.softonic.com/
 
* Click here [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-n9e9rDt1I]] to see the tutorial.
 
  
===Linux Multimedia Studio (LMMS)===
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* Let's Make Music (Mac, PC, Linux) https://lmms.io/ music creation and mixing tool
* available for Windows, Mac OS X & Linux.
 
* Download here: https://lmms.io/
 
  
===Audio Tool===
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See also [http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/25-free-digital-audio-editors/ 25 Free Digital Audio Editors]
* Free app available on Google Chrome
 
* [[chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/audiotool/bkgoccjhfjgjedhkiefaclppgbmoobnk?utm_source=chrome-ntp-launcher|available here]]
 
  
===A list of 25 free audio editors===  
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== Web-Based Audio Editing Tools ==
* http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/25-free-digital-audio-editors/
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* '''Audiotool''' http://www.audiotool.com create music right in your browser, export to YouTube, SoundCloud
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* '''Soundation''' http://soundation.com/ music editor, has capability to collaborate through Google Hangout
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* '''Soundtrap''' https://www.soundtrap.com record, edit music collaboratively, exports to SoundCloud
  
=Audio recording tools=
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See also 5 [http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2015/02/5-browser-based-tools-for-creating.html Browser-based Tools for Creating Audio Recordings - Videos on How to Use Them] (Free Technology Tools for Teachers)
  
===Audio Recorder===
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== Useful Sound Tools ==
* Free phone app by Sony Mobile Communications.
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* '''MP3 Cutter''' http://free-mp3-cutter-and-editor.en.softonic.com/ quickly trim audio
* Available on android app store.
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* '''The Levelator''' (OSX, Windows) http://www.conversationsnetwork.org/levelator A powerful tool for improving audio recordings, especially when voices have dramatically different audio levels
* Works with tablets, SmartBands, stereos, etc.
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* '''eCamm Movie Tools''' (OSX) http://www.ecamm.com/mac/free/ free, handy drag and drop audio tools to convert to MP3 or AIFF
* Read all about it here : [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.androidapp.audiorecorder&hl=en]]
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* '''ID3 Tag Editor''' (Windows) http://id3tageditor.com/
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* '''ID3 Editor''' (OSX) http://id3-editor.en.softonic.com/mac
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* '''Vocaroo'''  http://vocaroo.com/
  
===iTalk===
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== Mobile Apps ==
* Free phone app optimized for Apple phones.
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* '''Audioboom''' (iOS, Android, free and paid upgrades) http://audioboom.com/
* Available on Apple marketplace.
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* '''AudioCopy''' (iOS, free) http://retronyms.com/audiocopy/ Audio content manager, manage audio for many iOS apps, record, edit, and publish audio to SoundCloud
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* '''iTalk''' (iOS, free and paid versions) http://italksync.com/
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* '''Recordium''' (iOS, $): http://recordiumapp.com/
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* '''Smart Voice Recorder''' (Android, free) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andrwq.recorder&hl=en
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* '''Clyp''' (free) for [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/clyp/id844687108 iOS] and [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.clyp Android]
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See Also the SoundCloud Guide to mobile apps http://soundcloud.com/apps/category/create-record
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== Learn More About Audio  ==
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* '''TRU Sound Camp''' http://trusoundcamp.net/
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* '''Transom'''  http://transom.org/ all about audio astorytelling from NPR Radio
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* '''Using a Closet as a Recording Booth''' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8t3smUx8Xk
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* '''The Awesome Vocal Booth You Already Own'''  "It is a small space, lined approximately 60% with sound-absorbent foam and fabric. It has no parallel surfaces that could set up standing waves. And it is shockmounted from the floor, to prevent capture of mechanical vibrations." Your car! http://recordinghacks.com/2013/07/28/the-awesome-vocal-booth-you-already-own/

Latest revision as of 13:35, 22 February 2015

Commercial Audio Editing Tools

Open Source/Free Audio Editing Tools


  • Let's Make Music (Mac, PC, Linux) https://lmms.io/ music creation and mixing tool

See also 25 Free Digital Audio Editors

Web-Based Audio Editing Tools

See also 5 Browser-based Tools for Creating Audio Recordings - Videos on How to Use Them (Free Technology Tools for Teachers)

Useful Sound Tools

Mobile Apps

See Also the SoundCloud Guide to mobile apps http://soundcloud.com/apps/category/create-record

Learn More About Audio