Audacity Editing for Beginners: 16 Tips in 9 Minutes

[@Environmenthrall]

Dude. Best Audacity tutorial ever. No BS, no fluff- just hopped right into it.

[@Korawitbeam12]

Yeah Not too much explanation

[@BluesBreaksnBeatz]

0:50 - Tip#1: Normalize Audio Levels 1:21 - Tip#2: Noise Reduction 2:33 - Tip#3: Trimming Clips 2:48 - Tip#4: Zoom In (Ctrl-E) 3:05 - Tip#5: Zoom Out (Ctrl-F) 3:17 - Tip#6: Split Clip (Ctrl-I) 3:38 - Tip#7: Time Shift Tool 4:00 - Tip#8: Spit New (Ctrl-Alt-I) 5:25 - Tip#9: Vertical Zoom Out (Ctrl-Shift-F) 5:37 - Tip#10: Time Shift to rearrange 6:19 - Tip#11: Select All Tracks (Ctrl-A) 6:48 - Tip#12: Ctrl-Select Specific Tracks 7:16 - Tip#13: Mix and Render 7:28 - Tip#14: Shift-Select To select a group 7:55 - Tip#15: Pan Tracks 8:17 - Tip#16: Export as an MP3 (or WAV)

[@HERGist]

Thank you.

[@Frozone.]

thank you alot

[@martingeorgiev6309]

The hero we need

[@trevadadeva]

OMG!!!! Thank you! I was tired of going back to the vid and waiting til, the specific tip that I wanted to listen to, came up.

[@katjaamyx2922]

So helpful. Thank you.

[@f0zfate]

I just basically edited my first 20 minute podcast episode using nothing but this video. Brilliant. Thank you.

[@ull893]

The true test of if you know something, is being able to explain it successfully and effectively to a 5 year old. You passed the test in flying colors. Congratulations !

[@amirhosseingolrokh]

Short and right to the point. Instead of saying bullshits which most of the youtubers do. Thanks sir✌️

[@Abbizu]

Finally! a video with no long introductions whatsoever and get the topic done fast. Thanks!

[@Skyloftt]

My biggest worry was how to get rid of background noise and I am using a budget microphone. You took less than 2 minutes to explain it. Thank you so much!

[@ull893]

yes, i found it so helpful. which no one else could explain so easily.

[@tabithathewholistic]

Perfect for a noob like me!

[@bluntedsage]

Lmao right I was gonna comment the same thing about that

[@LRoth827]

@@bluntedsage Hashtag-me-too!

[@ianoliver3879]

Thank you very much. Most informative. And no extraneous rubbish - no screeching, 'What's up yawl', no back to front cap, nothing except the information. Jolly good.

[@tomcarter9580]

Bravo. You can tell when somebody really understands something. They can teach it as if to small children. Very ez to grasp. As I was considering abandoning audacity.

[@VicZablanVoiceLesson]

I found this gem only now 2021. This is the best tutorial i got for audacity. I discovered a lot of techniques and tips here. Thank you for this best tutorial on audacity. God bless you sir.

[@lusserrano]

Ok so obviously I'm doing something last-minute for college. Audio recording for a movie I'm making. Turns out my computer's super noisy and my microphone is absolute crap, like 1 dollar crap. Somehow a normalize and a noise reduction following your exact numbers made it sound extra good. Good enough to make me stop what I'm doing to type this. great work friend.

[@wolftanium389]

Thank you, 20 tuturials that aere all 8 mins long with no noise removal and I FINALLY FOUND YOU. THANK YOU SO MUCH .

[@vic4825]

First 2 tips made a world of a difference in my podcast quality. THANK YOU

[@guidedmeditationwithwade3692]

Absolutely the best tutorial I’ve found on audacity so far. You covered a lot of ground in a short period of time and I understood all of it. I’ve seen tutorials just on noise reduction which were just as long as your 16 tips video. And those were harder to understand. You have a gift. Thank you.

[@katjaamyx2922]

Excellent video. I don't use Audacity very often, so I watch this repeatedly to refresh my memory. Thank you!

[@JustWhyGamer]

Thanks so much, probably gonna watch this 100 times to remember everything! Ive been looking for someone who actually knows what there talking about for audacity and I finally found it, thanks again man!

[@roostergentry]

When i learn a new program, i write down all the shortcuts on paper and tape them up somewhere in plain sight on my desk so i can see them when i need them.

[@gymzaal4412]

@@roostergentry that's a really useful tip. Thank you

[@andrewdressler6173]

I also write them down and then proceed to immediately lose the paper.

[@VicZablanVoiceLesson]

You are right bro. It was fast but very clear.

[@painkillerjones6232]

8:10- Thanks for letting me know about the "mono" conversion, thought I was having a technical problem that could have been serious.

[@whatsportscards]

i've watched this and referred back to this video countless times. appreciate the tips as i get ready to launch my podcast in a week!

[@journeytogetherwithritz]

I just tried the noise reduction example you gave and it worked and my track sounds way better - thank you so much!!

[@darrinsmith2571]

These are some really cool tips. I just downloaded version 3 which has the mp3 ability pre-installed so you don't have to do anything else to get it. Anyone who gave your video a thumbs down, in my opinion is a Karen and sucks! This was a superb video! Good job bro!

[@ull893]

I have no words to say except THANK YOU. Just 7 minutes into the video I just paused and i tried one tip for noise reduction, and i feel already like a pro. This comes from a technology challenged person like myself. You are a great teacher. I have been struggling with audacity for using it something which so personal to me, and I had already given up. I tried so many videos out there. They are all just about the presenter, and not the content. You hit the point straight and hard. Please make more videos on audacity. I always knew that this is an awesome software for recording but found it intimidating. You demystified it. Thank you again.By the way, your video did not come up in my searches. Instead, Some stupid long fetched videos came up. i guess it has to do with the you tube algorithm.

[@dyonsmith2372]

Great video for beginners. I'm a total noob and this taught me alot very quickly, just gotta know how to adapt to what you want to do. Much appreciated

[@yesillia]

The most useful video on using audacity I have seen so far. Many thanks!

[@edwardmorton6691]

Very handy tips given with no bs attached. Exactly what noobs like me need most. Thank you, sir

[@americandreamshow1405]

Thank you so much. Best tutorial I've found on Audacity.

[@VicZablanVoiceLesson]

I agreee!!!

[@jeffkrebs6498]

Blows my mind that there are 108 thumbs down on this... Why? Good focussed well presented tutorial. I just wish that Audacity transitioned itself to a non-destructive edit model like protools but I still use it all the time for my tutorials

[@floridaguy1955]

Excellent video and tips. I picked up information to make my alto sax dubbing with my backing track a lot smoother. Thanks again!

[@johnlawrence8000]

Fantastic tutorial. Very clear and precise. Will watch this lots of times as most people do with tutorials. Thank you very much.

[@midnightladytales8333]

I am starting a story narrating channel and have just discovered Audacity. And I just want to say THANK YOU! I was so lost but you helped out a lot!

[@indyjones1173]

Audacity is one of the most amazing programs ever created, and it's bloody free!!

[@dekumutant]

You deserve more praise than 15 comments, this was incredibly concise. Well done!

[@marcorl5005]

Thanks alot. Clear and quick. You also have a clear voice. Very good!

[@welovemusic8542]

Omg..this was really awesome...I selected the whole song for noise profile and reduction..it all makes sense now😊...

[@seanfournier5443]

Bless you. CTRL ALT + I Is literally the most useful thing ever.

[@davidl6917]

Control+alt+i does not work on mine am i missing something. Doesnt even show that as the short cut on the drop down menu under edit.

[@alexandrorocca7142]

@@davidl6917 You can edit or add key shortcuts in "Preferences -> Keyboard".

[@edwinperez3148]

Fantastic! thanks for taking the time to show others how to use Audacity. You are an excellent instructor. You are easy to understand and your tutorial is well constructed. Everything is clear and easy to see what is being explained. You enonciate most effectivly. Congradulations!

[@so_niche]

Just what I needed - a quick update on new tools and a simple walk round the menus. Thanks - will be sharing!

[@MM-lw6ox]

This is absolutely great! I love the format of showing useful items very quickly. Other tutorials should take note.

[@哥真理]

Wow! I learnt a lot with your video, other tutorials were so basic, it was hard to find your video! Thx a lot!

[@yamotha5494]

Thank you!! Still very helpful even in 2024 with audacity 2.5

[@CyberdogStudios]

Glad it helped!

[@MikeScofieldComposer]

I've listened to a lot of Audacity instructional videos. You've done an especially good job of explanation, presentation, organization and parsimony. Thanks.

[@hydrate6997]

Thanks for the informative video 😊 I hope you havr a great day 😁👍

[@4Pssf2w]

Thank you. You're as talented at video production and script writing as you are audio engineering in Audacity.

[@janX9]

*Pro Tip:* For those converting Cassettes, Vinyl, MiniDisc etc... Want to *Automatically create tracks* after recording a cassette? Select all. Analyze>Silence Finder. Then File>Export >Export Multiple. You now have all the songs on your cassette separated into individual tracks!!! Silence finder will search the entire track looking for silence in between songs and automatically create label boundaries.

[@CyberdogStudios]

So many great features in Audacity - I didn't know about this one!

[@janX9]

@@CyberdogStudios this one is a lifesaver for me. I'm in the process of converting my old media to digital and there's just *too much* to spend *any time* on editing any of it. I'm doing cassettes, minidisc, microcassette, vinyl, CD, VHS, 8mm (Hi-8), photos, negatives & video games.

[@ctmcollins4160]

Thanks for posting.......love your quick delivery! Although at my age I might watch it again a few times to catch up!.... It always amazes and comforts me, that there are so many kind souls out there in KZbinLand....that are willing to take the time to do tutorials and share their knowledge and wisdom for gratis. I learn so much. I will release that album one day! Peace, love, red beans and lentils from Kaapstad.

[@drarshath]

Noise reduction tip was just amazing! Thank you!

[@KS-wt8dv]

Getting back into audio books...needed a refresher course! Thank you so very much!!

[@MrFurriephillips]

Hey @CyberdogStudios thanks for this. Tip 1 0:50, Tip 2 1:21 & Tip 3 2:33 let me do the job at hand. As well as deleting leading & trailing silence, I've been copying a bit (Ctrl-C) & pasting (Ctrl-V) it to the beginning, as one of our systems always cuts off the first bit of our IVR recording, so you get the back half of "Welcome"...

[@elmandarino]

Absolutely brilliant. It was so clear. Will check out more of you videos at once.

[@sashd2762]

THIS IS SO HELPFUL THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@genepozniak]

Just remember, the more tracks you have overlapping, the more noise will add up. Even 3 or 4 tracks with sound overlapping will create a noticeable hiss. I remove this by applying a Low Pass filter, which doesn't leave you with the underwater sound of Noise Removal..

[@Felipemelazzi]

To avoid the distortion of Noise Reduction, I always create a duplicate of a track before applying it so I can easily compare the "after" and "before" and it helps fine-tune the tool's options ("Sensitivity" and "Frequency Smoothing") to find a balance between removing the noise and distorting the voice. Getting a good Noise Profile in the first place is the best way to go, but that's not always possible.

[@CyberdogStudios]

I try to teach my students to get in the habit of starting a and ending a recording session with a good 3 seconds of silence. This is anticipation of noise removal, and ensures that you get a clean sample of any ambient room and electronics noise.

[@KTHKUHNKK]

@@CyberdogStudios Hello I just subscribed. Keith Kuhn here. I have been using audacity for quite some time and I love it. I've been practicing pushing the stuff out in 5.1 surround sound. Have you done that before ? Thanks KK Motion Pictures also on KZbin Keith Kuhn

[@KTHKUHNKK]

@@CyberdogStudios Very very nice you certainly do know your audacity. in case you never have pushed something out in 5.1 surround. Instead of exporting it as MP3. Hit export audio then you can mix your channels for different speakers and surround sound. I was hoping you might have a tutorial on your surround sound. Keith Kuhn

[@yobruhwhat]

Finally some straight to the point tutorial! thank you so much!

[@johntait491]

Very interesting and helpful. Thank you.

[@thispeacefulcreation3580]

Thank you for this man! This helped a lot - super clean and informative. Well done.

[@michaeljereld]

Awesome tips! Working on editing a pod and the Split New tip was a lifesaver! Great Video!

[@robbielatour3349]

This tutorial is phenomenal for a beginner like me! Thank you so much, you have probably saved me so much editing time with some of these shortcuts! So very well explained. Thank you!

[@CiscoBerrones]

I'm learning to use Audacity and this tutorial is very clear to understand, nice work!

[@pawprintrowan1323]

Thank you for this! The example of using a countdown was very creative and allowed a lot of different informative commands.

[@martingeorgiev6309]

Best audacity video out there - thank you

[@garethfox-williams7827]

Thanks for all these useful tips - so clearly and concisely delivered!!

[@eulnav_93]

Been trying to use audacity for my let's plays and this helped me to iron out some of the issues. Thank you, very clean explanations, and concise tips.

[@eyetalic]

Clear and understandable. Thanks!

[@divaldoperespedrao6975]

EXCELLENT VIDEO TUTORIAL. Thanks a lot.

[@yashnatiwari5484]

This channel is so underrated!!

[@marygordon5684]

Coming back to this after some years away. Brilliant catch up. Thanks!

[@MatthewSetter]

Thanks for the tips. The Dalek in the background's pretty wicked too.

[@CyberdogStudios]

Thanks for noticing - it was illustrated by one of my students, Misbah!

[@GaryParris]

Excellent Video, we need more open source videos like this!

[@orlymercado8222]

GREAT TUTORIAL TIPS! THANK YOU! LOOKING FORWARD TO WATCHING MORE OF YOUR AUDACITY TUTORIAL VIDEOS. GOD BLESS!

[@tgreen420]

To be honest that was the best audacity tutorial I've ever watched. Thank you for that video!

[@SoothingMusicStation]

Thanks for sharing these great tips. Learnt a lot from your short video. Love it. 👍

[@trainhorn3086]

One of the most useful audacity tip videos out there, thanks man

[@coop1180]

Thank you very much..the information about the short cuts was quite helpful indeed...

[@charichard1226]

2022 and this is still a big help. Thanks.

[@catherinekilian5866]

very helpful, appreciate the chapters for easy navigation, as a novice, because initially, the program is difficult to manage

[@harishsahastv1014]

straight forward value. No gimmicks.. Awesome. Thank You.

[@bgimusic]

wow the noise cancellation is really good!

[@mixinmagic5995]

Great tips. Thanks for posting. Used this on audio for video/ audio editing a while back. Cheers

[@annatasiamikyle9957]

thank you so much. extremely helpful. have a great day sir!

[@josejosefan123]

This is good!! I just found your channel I hope you are still active and sharing your knowledge. I have a lot to practice with.

[@gingko3766]

AMAZING ! This is so helpful. Very clear teaching. Thank you thank you

[@ErikAsRoYa]

thank you! really helpful. its nice how you smash the keyboard like it is a really exciting command

[@risa4682]

nice vid. quick and straight to the point

[@tryanverse8534]

Thanks for the tutorial I'm already using audacity for my videos but this should help me get even better at using it!

[@VitorLocks]

thank you so much for take your time to help us. Hope you have a good life!

[@ronnie-livingacolorfullife]

Super clear and helpful-thanks!

[@keshabagarwal3543]

Thank you . for sharing your knowledge and helping us . ❤❤

[@mythinktube]

Fantastic crash course. Much appreciated!

[@quickfixpics6249]

Thanks very much! I love audacity and learned some great new things from your video

[@MrWolf-qv4rn]

This is my favorite video of all time

[@annettejackson1559]

Thanks for this great tutorial. This is very helpful.

[@rachellereeve494]

Clear, succinct and helpful. Thanks!

[@dclumasag492]

Im new at youtube so Im searching for best app to edit my audio so I found Audacity, but its too hard to start, so I've searching for a tutorial so far this is the best 👍

[@MMPPunch]

Thank you very much......just began using Audacity

[@DaLoveDonkey69420]

The noise reduction tip! Omfg! I just got audacity, been using davinci for my audio drum stuff cuz simple. But there is always a small slight buzz when nothing is happening, I did a lot to minimize this, but I recorded my own trigger sound samples and removing the buzz so my samples in the sample library sound amazing from the start instead of post editing it out!

[@have-a-go-hal]

This is such a useful video. Great examples, easy to follow and well explained. Thank you.

[@mrmichael972]

Thanks very much. I quickly learned some useful things.

[@shawnlove1569]

This guy right here!!! I subscribed immediately!

[@songsofram]

Awesome - Well explained all the important points in a very simple and concise manner.

[@leonnewman6794]

Definitely the best info out here. Thanks

[@rebeccabeecoaching]

This gave me all I need to know to put together my podcast! Thank you so much.

[@MsLepuk]

The best tutorial on Audacity I've seen so far! Thank you!