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Here is a list of the tutorials available for the Audacity software. Some of them are picture tutorials, for those of us who are more visual. They are indicated as such.
With pictures!

Here are some tutorials for volunteers who are more visual and learn better with pictures. We have tried to be as clear and concise as possible.


Please note that these sections are still under construction, and content will be added as time permits.
Please note that these sections are still under construction, and content will be added as time permits.


See also the '''[[Instructional Videos]]''' page.
* [http://librivox.earthcallingdavid.com/tutorials/db_audacity_edit_1.mov David's clip on how to edit simple mistakes]

* [[Amplifying|How to amplify your recording]]
== Deleting Errors ==
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* [[Levelling| Evening out the volume]]
* [[Deleting Errors in Audacity]]
* [[Noisecleaning With Pics|How to clean background noise]]

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* [[Splitting a Stereo File]]
== Processing Audio ==
=== Noise Cleaning ===
* [[Noisecleaning With Pics|Noisecleaning]] - Step-by-step picture tutorialbox (In another language: [[Cómo eliminar el rumor de fondo|Español]], [[Comment éliminer le bruit de fond|Francais]])
* [[Noise Cleaning| General Noise Cleaning page]]
* [[Removing Mains Hum| Removing Hums and Whistles]]

=== Removing Peaks ===
* [[Removing Peaks]] - Step-by-step picture tutorial on how to remove single rogue peaks.
*[https://docs.google.com/document/edit?id=1nx6Lmfuh3vK7fqrmwzPU0twJ3vP5lhv4TtJL1ZuM2rE&authkey=COOFtwg&hl=en&pli=1#| Verstärken] - Schritt für Schritt Anleitung: Wie man eine Aufnahme verstärken kann, die viele laute Spitzen hat

=== Measuring Volume ===
* [[Measuring Volume within Audacity]]

=== Amplifying ===
* [[Amplifying]] - Step-by-step picture tutorial

=== Levelling ===
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* [[Levelling| Evening out the volume]] - Step-by-step picture tutorial

=== Dynamic Range Compression ===
* [[Dynamic Range Compression]]

=== Manipulating Tracks ===
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* [[Splitting a Stereo File]] - Step-by-step picture tutorial
* [[Merging Tracks]]

=== De-Essing Files ===
* [[De-Essing Files]]
* [https://forum.librivox.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=52753 DeEsser & DeClicker Plug-ins For Audacity forum thread]

=== Removing Click Sounds ===
* [https://forum.librivox.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=52753 DeEsser & DeClicker Plug-ins For Audacity forum thread]

=== Fixing Individual Plosives ===

It is (obviously) better to avoid getting them in the first place by correct mic placement. See [http://wiki.librivox.org/index.php/Improve_Your_Recording#Plosives:_popping_P.27s this article].

However, the occasional popping 'p' (which is actually breath on the mic and a very low frequency sound) can be isolated and treated with a High Pass Filter. Make sure your selection begins and ends on the horizontal line (by clicking the '''Z''' key). Then click '''Effect > High Pass Filter''', and using settings of roll-off 12dB and cut-off frequency 100 Hz, click '''OK'''. The popping sound should be decreased.

=== Silence removal ===
* [[Silence Removal]]

Latest revision as of 14:43, 20 October 2015

Here is a list of the tutorials available for the Audacity software. Some of them are picture tutorials, for those of us who are more visual. They are indicated as such.

Please note that these sections are still under construction, and content will be added as time permits.

See also the Instructional Videos page.

Deleting Errors

Processing Audio

Noise Cleaning

Removing Peaks

  • Removing Peaks - Step-by-step picture tutorial on how to remove single rogue peaks.
  • Verstärken - Schritt für Schritt Anleitung: Wie man eine Aufnahme verstärken kann, die viele laute Spitzen hat

Measuring Volume

Amplifying

Levelling

Dynamic Range Compression

Manipulating Tracks

De-Essing Files

Removing Click Sounds

Fixing Individual Plosives

It is (obviously) better to avoid getting them in the first place by correct mic placement. See this article.

However, the occasional popping 'p' (which is actually breath on the mic and a very low frequency sound) can be isolated and treated with a High Pass Filter. Make sure your selection begins and ends on the horizontal line (by clicking the Z key). Then click Effect > High Pass Filter, and using settings of roll-off 12dB and cut-off frequency 100 Hz, click OK. The popping sound should be decreased.

Silence removal

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