PD+-+Audacity

=Using Audacity - the basics= Audacity is a free software program for both PC and Mac. [|Download the software here] You will also need to download the [|MP3 plugin LAME file here]

Before you start

 * 1) Download the software and the MP3 LAME plugin
 * 2) Create a folder on your computer and call it **Audacity files**
 * 3) Copy the lame_enc.dll file that you have downloaded into this folder.
 * 4) Open Audacity and click **File/Save Project As**
 * 5) Name and save your project in your Audacity folder.
 * 6) Click **Edit/Preferences**
 * 7) Under **Audio I/O** choose your headset or the correct audio devices under **Playback** and **Recording**
 * 8) Under **File Formats** click **Make a copy of the file before editing**, and next to MP3 Export Setup click **Find Library**, click Yes to locate the file now, and browse to your Audacity folder and choose the lame_enc.dll file
 * 9) Click OK

You are now ready to start recording
Watch the following video for basic steps in recording and exporting as an mp3. After pressing play right-click on the video and select Zoom/Full Screen. .media type="file" key="audacity2.wmv"

Next steps
You can add music or sound effects to your voice track, or perform some basic effects editing such as fade in and out. Remember to browse the many Audacity tutorials online - just google "Audacity tutorials" or click on the following link for a comprehensive online tutorial: http://www.guidesandtutorials.com/audacity-tutorial.html