Audacity’s new privacy policy has sparked concerns among users, as it lets the open-source audio editor collect personal data about its users. In response to users’ claims that Audacity has become “spyware,” the platform is now in the process of amending its policy. Audacity Says That Its Privacy Policy Contains “Unclear Phrasing” Audacity was acquired by Muse Group […]
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For many musicians, the cost of paying a professional sound engineer to produce a demo recording is too high. Therefore, many musicians are looking for alternatives. A much more affordable option is to learn about production and recording techniques yourself. Then use free software, like Audacity, to record music on your own computer. Audacity is […]
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As a writer, blogger, and podcaster, I’ve conducted many interviews. Producing high-quality, interesting conversations with fascinating people is one thing, but you’ve got to get the audio right. Whether sharing the interview on a podcast or playing it back to transcribe, clear, audible speech is vital. For this, you’ll need a digital audio workstation (DAW) […]
Continue ReadingCreating digital copies of cherished analog recordings is a useful skill to have. Not only does it make listening to your collection easier, but you’re preserving the original medium by causing less wear over time. Many modern turntables are already equipped with digital interfaces for this precise reason. Other setups will require some additional hardware, […]
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High-quality, free music production software is hard to come by. Unless you’re willing to shell out the big bucks for Ableton Live, FL Studio, or Logic Pro, you’re pretty much stuck with either GarageBand or Audacity. To be clear, both of these programs have been used successfully by thousands of musicians to create all kinds of […]
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Audacity, the popular open source audio editor, is great for editing podcasts, recording home demos, perhaps recording study notes. You can use it to record other audio on your computer, and tweak voice-overs for video projects, such as YouTube reaction videos. But there’s a strong chance you’re not using Audacity to its full capability. The […]
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