📢 Important Audacity Update! 📢 - Enhancing your audio just got simpler! Introducing my latest Audacity presets, designed to make your life easier. Explore them now and experience amazing sound with just a single click. Discover more: mrc.fm/presets Don't forget, your support means a lot to me! 🙏🙏🙏
Can you create a tutorial in which you will show us how you edit your voice to sound similar to Jon Bailey (Screen Junkies/Hones Trailer Narrator). I know it's a hard challenge but it would be interesting. Thank you!
🚨Attention ADOBE AUDITION, PREMIERE PRO & AUDACITY Users!!! 🎧🔥Unleash your audio creativity like never before with my NEW audio presets! mrc.fm/presets 🚀✨ Say goodbye to the hassle of handling challenging audio and hello to mind-blowing jingles and flawless voiceovers. In ONE click! Experience the power of GREAT sound at your fingertips. 💯🎚Together, we can make magic happen! 🙌🌟
Thanks for getting me up and running! This helped a lot with my new audio hardware. I got a Samson Q2u dynamic mic and M-Audio M-Track Solo interface. The gain was too low and I felt like getting something to boost the signal. In this case, I was able to "fix i in post" and get the gain to a good level. Also, to delete a section, I was able to simply select the range and hit "delete" on the keyboard. It got rid of the selection and closed the gap -- if you want that result. The method you suggest allows us to keep the timing, but getting rid of the unwanted sections.
I'm thrilled to hear that the tutorial helped you with your new audio gear! It's great to see you're already mastering post production techniques and finding solutions to enhance your recordings effectively.
Thank you for the tutorial, it's my first introduction to Audacity, not sure if it's just on a Mac but incase anyone else is affected I found that to find my 'project sample rate' I had to click 'Audio Setup button > Audio Settings' as it doesn't appear in the bottom left of my screen as it does in yours :)
I have no idea if I'm just losing my hearing or what, but I hear maybe ever so slightly deeper lower tones and literally nothing else changed in my ears. What I learned: just do some basics to the audio that are best practice as shown here and then leave it alone and focus on the video and flare. As long as it's not extremely muddy or extremely tinny, or drowned in too much background noise, the audio is more than good enough for hobby videos. 👍
I'm glad you found the tips in the video helpful for achieving balanced audio in your videos while maintaining focus on the visuals - it's all about finding that sweet spot!
Yes, in Audacity, you can navigate around your project without moving the tracks by holding down the "H" key on your keyboard and clicking and dragging with your mouse.
Is there any current audio editing software which still allows individual selection of edit points during playback, instead of forcing you to choose both the starting and ending edit points with the same action?
Your editing guide is very good. I have a problem: playback, the sound bar is moving, cant get any sound. Setting up it's the MacBook speaker, Rescanned Audio Devices, still no sound. Can you help?
I'd recommend checking your MacBook's audio settings to ensure Audacity is set to the correct output device, and also try restarting both Audacity and your MacBook to see if that resolves the playback issue with the sound bar moving but no sound. Hope this helps!
To add music to your Audacity project, you can import audio files by going to File -> Import -> Audio, then place them on separate tracks and adjust their volume levels accordingly!
Absolutely! You'll want to export your audio file from Audacity as an MP3 or WAV, which can be directly uploaded to RUclips without needing to convert it further.
Hi mike, this is my first time using audacity and i have multiple sections for my audio and want to quickly normalize and compress across all section. Currently its having me do each section even though i selected snap.
Hey there! In Audacity, to apply effects like normalize and compress across multiple sections, you can use the "Apply Chain" feature which allows you to batch process your audio edits. Hope this helps!
Hi Mike 👋 I could use a little help l've been using audacity for most of my jobs and the audio I recorded has always been clear. l've recently I upgraded my laptop and re-downloaded audacity on the new laptop I quickly noticed that when I record my voice using THE SAME equipment l've BEEN using for all my jobs is now sounding grainy and sounds as if being recorded through a phone. I'm not sure how to fix it and was wondering if you or anyone can please help, it seems like it would be such a simple fix but I'm stumped
Hi Mike, how do I cut my track to an exact length? The numbers above my track aren't the same as yours, after zero, the first increment is 17 then 33, it's not in seconds?
There really is no substitute for proper recording I'm afraid. We can always work with what we have but we can't work with what we don't have unfortunately.
Bought a new Mac Mini and installed the newest version of Audacity. Sometimes I get these “clicking” sounds on my recorded voice. Anything I need to change in my settings?
How can I cut multiple audio tracks at once? I know how to use the slice tool in Adobe. Is there anything similar for Audacity? Please help. I've looked absolutely everywhere.
Hi Mike, would you be interested in give me some private lessons to learn how to create binaural beats music Hz frequencies for my meditation channel? Thank you.
Hi there! Thank you for reaching out, I currently offer private lessons on our website and I do have a video on creating binaural beats that may be helpful for your meditation channel!
@MikeRussell I looked for the video, but you have so many. It was hard to find. What is the name of the video or the link, please 🙏 I will look for your website too.I Did find the music website but not yours for private classes. Where is the address?
To get sound into Audacity, simply go to "Edit" and select "Preferences," then choose your desired recording device under the "Devices" tab, and hit record when you're ready to capture your audio!
dude i remember having to learn audacity on my own while making music shit was so rough dealing with due to it being overwhelming to consume but watching your channels helps me revise what i've seen and helps explain what thing does what to a clearer understanding of it thank you for posting
I'm so glad to hear that my tutorials are helping you navigate Audacity more effectively and understand its features with clarity - keep up the great work on your music projects!
@@MikeRussell please help me. I have create a spectrum txt file with Audacity, the voice (in wav) is very very good but i don't remember my preset applied. It is possible from this spectrum.txt file, make another rec and apply this preset? i have the final rec in wav (very very good), but i don't remember all steps performed. Sorry for my bad bad english.
Hi Mike which version is the one you are using on your tutorial on vocal removal so i have the same interface to follow your steps . I keep downloading different versions that do not help at all . Thanks 🙏🙏
The "tempo" display you're seeing is likely due to the default settings in Audacity, which is designed to show tempo rather than the project sample rate, but you can easily change this to display the sample rate in the project settings.
I recently watched an Audacity tutorial that was about 45 minutes long. His video had a couple of details that your vid did not include; however, his video was FORTY FIVE minutes long lol. In 8 minutes you covered just as much info with better polish too. Great job!
Hi there! Absolutely, Audacity is a great tool for singers to record vocals and add music for a complete audio production experience. Enjoy exploring the possibilities!
Sorry Mike, but what's the idea behind that dip in the EQ at 8 kHz? I'm totally lost on that :) the rest is easy to follow - thank you for the tutorial!
hi Mike. great tutorial, one of the better videos ive seen. im an Audacity newbee and a recorder player (what some call a block flute). id like to enhance the audio of videos of my playing. ive figured out how to modify the audio from a recorded video with Audacity. is there any way to get the modified audio paired with the original video so i could upload to youtube? i cant seem to find any information on this and you seem to be about the best source of info i can find on Audacity. any help would be appreciated. (from Herb)
Hi Herb, to pair your edited audio with your original video in Audacity for RUclips upload, you'll need to export the audio file separately and then re-import it as an audio track during the video editing process in a video editor like Adobe Premiere Pro or OBS Studio. Let me know if you need further assistance!
Thanks mate. Just a question though. Why would you edit a sound file with audacity? I mean the only use case i can think of is music, but I believe you would use something more sophisticated for that. Otherwise audio for videos is mostly handled in the video editor too right?
Great question! While Audacity might seem basic compared to more advanced software, it's a free, open-source option that's great for simple audio editing tasks. You may require more if doing detailed video work like you mention.
Omg after spending lost of hours figuring out how to have audio that justifies my microphone 😢 and landed on this video omg thank you so so so much for this video
Brother, I hope you read all my comments I tried to start creating content with voiceover, and I bought a Boya M1 microphone and tried recording and editing audio with Audacity, but I did not reach the desired result that I see with other RUclipsrs. I also applied many explanations on RUclips, but with no result. My question is, can I really achieve what I want to achieve with Boya M1 and Audacity, or should I give up and accept the fait accompli? Thank you
hey when i open the project instead of hz on the the bottom left it says tempo is there a way to chenge it? if not what to put in tempo instead of 48000 hz? thx
📢 Important Audacity Update! 📢 - Enhancing your audio just got simpler! Introducing my latest Audacity presets, designed to make your life easier. Explore them now and experience amazing sound with just a single click. Discover more: mrc.fm/presets Don't forget, your support means a lot to me! 🙏🙏🙏
Best tutorial on Audacity. Fast paced, clear and engaging. Love.
Thank you so much for your feedback!
Thanks for the concise tutorial. Just what I need to get started with Audacity and recording my first podcast with a decent sound!
You're welcome! I'm glad you found the tutorial helpful for starting your podcast journey with Audacity - happy recording!
Can you create a tutorial in which you will show us how you edit your voice to sound similar to Jon Bailey (Screen Junkies/Hones Trailer Narrator). I know it's a hard challenge but it would be interesting. Thank you!
🚨Attention ADOBE AUDITION, PREMIERE PRO & AUDACITY Users!!! 🎧🔥Unleash your audio creativity like never before with my NEW audio presets! mrc.fm/presets 🚀✨ Say goodbye to the hassle of handling challenging audio and hello to mind-blowing jingles and flawless voiceovers. In ONE click! Experience the power of GREAT sound at your fingertips. 💯🎚Together, we can make magic happen! 🙌🌟
I cannot get enough of listening to you my dear. Bless you 🙏
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the content and finding it helpful.
Thanks for getting me up and running! This helped a lot with my new audio hardware. I got a Samson Q2u dynamic mic and M-Audio M-Track Solo interface. The gain was too low and I felt like getting something to boost the signal. In this case, I was able to "fix i in post" and get the gain to a good level.
Also, to delete a section, I was able to simply select the range and hit "delete" on the keyboard. It got rid of the selection and closed the gap -- if you want that result. The method you suggest allows us to keep the timing, but getting rid of the unwanted sections.
I'm thrilled to hear that the tutorial helped you with your new audio gear! It's great to see you're already mastering post production techniques and finding solutions to enhance your recordings effectively.
Thank you for the tutorial, it's my first introduction to Audacity, not sure if it's just on a Mac but incase anyone else is affected I found that to find my 'project sample rate' I had to click 'Audio Setup button > Audio Settings' as it doesn't appear in the bottom left of my screen as it does in yours :)
Thank you for sharing your experience! It's great to hear that you found a workaround on Mac to locate the 'project sample rate' setting in Audacity.
Thank you! Really helpful!😊
You're welcome! I'm glad the video was helpful to you! 😊
I have no idea if I'm just losing my hearing or what, but I hear maybe ever so slightly deeper lower tones and literally nothing else changed in my ears. What I learned: just do some basics to the audio that are best practice as shown here and then leave it alone and focus on the video and flare. As long as it's not extremely muddy or extremely tinny, or drowned in too much background noise, the audio is more than good enough for hobby videos. 👍
I'm glad you found the tips in the video helpful for achieving balanced audio in your videos while maintaining focus on the visuals - it's all about finding that sweet spot!
Really slick production!
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed the production quality of the video!
very helpful, however I cant move around in audacity. is it possible to look around without moving the tracks?
Yes, in Audacity, you can navigate around your project without moving the tracks by holding down the "H" key on your keyboard and clicking and dragging with your mouse.
Hi Mike, great video! Do you usually normalize the audio before to apply effects? Ty in advance Ciao
The simple acronym is ENCN, equalise, normalise, compress, normalise 👌
Thank you so very helpful!
You're welcome! I'm glad you found the tutorial helpful!
Can I add ISRC codes and UPC codes to Metadata in WAV Files before exporting? If so, would these codes be recognized by DSPs?
I’m unsure if this.
Is there any current audio editing software which still allows individual selection of edit points during playback, instead of forcing you to choose both the starting and ending edit points with the same action?
You might want to check out Reaper, it's a popular digital audio workstation that allows you to set edit points individually during playback!
Your editing guide is very good. I have a problem: playback, the sound bar is moving, cant get any sound. Setting up it's the MacBook speaker, Rescanned Audio Devices, still no sound. Can you help?
I'd recommend checking your MacBook's audio settings to ensure Audacity is set to the correct output device, and also try restarting both Audacity and your MacBook to see if that resolves the playback issue with the sound bar moving but no sound. Hope this helps!
How do you get the audio in the first place? If you want to put music on it like real songs not just my voice.
How do we download music?
To add music to your Audacity project, you can import audio files by going to File -> Import -> Audio, then place them on separate tracks and adjust their volume levels accordingly!
What's name of background music in your video
It's a jingle from MRC.
I'm trying to upload my audio podcast to RUclips, but it keeps saving as an Audacity Project. Is there anyway that I can convert it to a RUclips file?
Absolutely! You'll want to export your audio file from Audacity as an MP3 or WAV, which can be directly uploaded to RUclips without needing to convert it further.
@@MikeRussell Thank you so much! I figured it out! My podcast is now officially on RUclips! Your Audacity tutorials have helped me SO much
Hi mike, this is my first time using audacity and i have multiple sections for my audio and want to quickly normalize and compress across all section. Currently its having me do each section even though i selected snap.
Hey there! In Audacity, to apply effects like normalize and compress across multiple sections, you can use the "Apply Chain" feature which allows you to batch process your audio edits. Hope this helps!
Hi Mike 👋
I could use a little help
l've been using audacity for most of my jobs and the
audio I recorded has always been clear.
l've recently I upgraded my laptop and re-downloaded
audacity on the new laptop
I quickly noticed that when I record my voice using
THE SAME equipment l've BEEN using for all my jobs
is now sounding grainy and sounds as if being
recorded through a phone. I'm not sure how to fix it
and was wondering if you or anyone can please help, it seems like it would be such a simple fix but I'm stumped
To resolve grainy audio in Audacity on your upgraded laptop, try checking system settings, recalibrating audio devices, or updating audio drivers.
Thanks so much that actually REALLY helped out.
Clear as day now
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
awesome tutorial
Thank you so much, I'm glad you found the tutorial helpful!
Hi Mike, how do I cut my track to an exact length? The numbers above my track aren't the same as yours, after zero, the first increment is 17 then 33, it's not in seconds?
Hi! To cut your track to an exact length, make sure you're using the correct time display format in the preferences.
@@MikeRussell Thank you! 😀
thanks for the informative video , just a question how to fix kinda inaudible voices if that possible ?
There really is no substitute for proper recording I'm afraid. We can always work with what we have but we can't work with what we don't have unfortunately.
@@MikeRussell oh makes sense ,anyway man thanks for the guide and the fast reply
Hello! Are there any plans to resume Friday jingle streams? Even if it's not free.
We are discussing it internally now :) so potentially yes!
Bought a new Mac Mini and installed the newest version of Audacity. Sometimes I get these “clicking” sounds on my recorded voice. Anything I need to change in my settings?
To address clicking sounds in Audacity recordings try adjusting your sample rate and buffer settings.
How can I cut multiple audio tracks at once? I know how to use the slice tool in Adobe. Is there anything similar for Audacity? Please help. I've looked absolutely everywhere.
In Audacity, you can't cut multiple tracks at once like the slice tool in Adobe. You'll need to cut each track individually. 🎶✂️
I was just wondering if you compress your voice before uploading your videos to RUclips?
The simple acronym is ENCN, equalise, normalise, compress, normalise which holds true on any audio 👍
@@MikeRussell
Thank you for sharing 🙏🏽
You're welcome
Hey Mike what if I need to re-record a section how would I do that?
You can just record at the end and the cut and paste it to the point you want it to be
I’m having trouble even downloading it!
I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble downloading Audacity.
Hi Mike, would you be interested in give me some private lessons to learn how to create binaural beats music Hz frequencies for my meditation channel? Thank you.
Hi there! Thank you for reaching out, I currently offer private lessons on our website and I do have a video on creating binaural beats that may be helpful for your meditation channel!
@MikeRussell Thank you, and I will check this out!
@MikeRussell I looked for the video, but you have so many. It was hard to find. What is the name of the video or the link, please 🙏
I will look for your website too.I Did find the music website but not yours for private classes. Where is the address?
Lucid 🎉
Thank you so much, glad you found the tutorial helpful!
I don't understand how you get the sound into it to begin with.
To get sound into Audacity, simply go to "Edit" and select "Preferences," then choose your desired recording device under the "Devices" tab, and hit record when you're ready to capture your audio!
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Thank you for highlighting the specific timestamps, I appreciate the feedback!
Cheers
👍
@mikerussell Where is the free jingle Fridays gone! our listeners are missing your voice!
Thanks :) we are discussing internally - so watch this space!
Thanks! This was very helpful.
You're welcome! I'm glad you found the tutorial helpful in mastering the basics of audio editing in Audacity.
OMG THANKS! SUCH A LIFESAVER💜💜
I'm so glad you found the video helpful!
I have a problem, audacity doesn't recognize some mp3 files from my computer, someone knows why is that?
It sounds like those MP3 files may be corrupted or encoded in a format Audacity does not support.
I wanted to know how to select a part of the track and delete the rest. Great video thanks
Ctrl/Cmd + T will do this. It's the "Trim" function you're looking for.
dude i remember having to learn audacity on my own while making music shit was so rough dealing with due to it being overwhelming to consume but watching your channels helps me revise what i've seen and helps explain what thing does what to a clearer understanding of it thank you for posting
I'm so glad to hear that my tutorials are helping you navigate Audacity more effectively and understand its features with clarity - keep up the great work on your music projects!
Great!!! Please a complete lesson on Equalizer for Audacity and for Adobe Audition!!!
You can find everything you need on EQ here courses.musicradiocreative.com/ 👍
@@MikeRussell please help me. I have create a spectrum txt file with Audacity, the voice (in wav) is very very good but i don't remember my preset applied. It is possible from this spectrum.txt file, make another rec and apply this preset? i have the final rec in wav (very very good), but i don't remember all steps performed. Sorry for my bad bad english.
I'd suggest dropping a post in our community community.musicradiocreative.com/
Hi Mike which version is the one you are using on your tutorial on vocal removal so i have the same interface to follow your steps . I keep downloading different versions that do not help at all . Thanks 🙏🙏
Hi there! In the tutorial for vocal removal, I used an older version, not sure which but I have new videos coming with up to date info.
0:26 "and even linux systems"
Bro said it like it isn't under GPL 2 😂
Haha, sometimes we gotta give a little extra love to our Linux systems, right? 😄
why do i see "tempo" instead of the Project rate (Hz) thing in the bottom left corner
The "tempo" display you're seeing is likely due to the default settings in Audacity, which is designed to show tempo rather than the project sample rate, but you can easily change this to display the sample rate in the project settings.
I recently watched an Audacity tutorial that was about 45 minutes long. His video had a couple of details that your vid did not include; however, his video was FORTY FIVE minutes long lol. In 8 minutes you covered just as much info with better polish too. Great job!
Thank you so much for the feedback!
I heard Audacity added code to track you know. I don't know.
Thanks for sharing.
Wich audacity version are u using ?
It would be latest version at time of recording.
Hi Mike. I'm a singer. Can I use it as a singer and add music?
Hi there! Absolutely, Audacity is a great tool for singers to record vocals and add music for a complete audio production experience. Enjoy exploring the possibilities!
Hey Mike that was really good. It's my first time using audacity today
Thank you and good luck with Audacity
Sorry Mike, but what's the idea behind that dip in the EQ at 8 kHz? I'm totally lost on that :) the rest is easy to follow - thank you for the tutorial!
Removing a bit of 8 kHz can reduce sibilance and harshness for a smoother, warmer vocal tone.
hi Mike. great tutorial, one of the better videos ive seen. im an Audacity newbee and a recorder player (what some call a block flute). id like to enhance the audio of videos of my playing. ive figured out how to modify the audio from a recorded video with Audacity. is there any way to get the modified audio paired with the original video so i could upload to youtube? i cant seem to find any information on this and you seem to be about the best source of info i can find on Audacity. any help would be appreciated. (from Herb)
Hi Herb, to pair your edited audio with your original video in Audacity for RUclips upload, you'll need to export the audio file separately and then re-import it as an audio track during the video editing process in a video editor like Adobe Premiere Pro or OBS Studio. Let me know if you need further assistance!
@@MikeRussell thanks so much for that detailed reply. I will certainly contact you if I get stuck somewhere in the process.
what about a musician since i'm a freelance singer , what are the best effects and echo that i can use for this Mike ?
or what sections do i need to focus on in general ?
There is a video on the channel on creating a sung jingle which may help you
Can't really hear any difference Neither with My Vizio 5.1 Sound Bar nor my XLBERIN 7.1 Headphones. Maybe I'm TONE DEAF?
🤷♂️
Thanks mate. Just a question though. Why would you edit a sound file with audacity? I mean the only use case i can think of is music, but I believe you would use something more sophisticated for that. Otherwise audio for videos is mostly handled in the video editor too right?
Great question! While Audacity might seem basic compared to more advanced software, it's a free, open-source option that's great for simple audio editing tasks. You may require more if doing detailed video work like you mention.
I just downloaded Audacity a week or so ago, and there is no Project Rate section at the bottom left. Hopefully, that doesn't matter too much.
Audacity's interface might have slight changes over versions. You can still edit without it. Just ensure you're using the correct rate when exporting.
Omg after spending lost of hours figuring out how to have audio that justifies my microphone 😢 and landed on this video omg thank you so so so much for this video
I'm so glad to hear that this video helped you out! Your microphone audio will sound amazing in no time!
That was good I feel confident about the podcast I'm doing right now. Thanks
I'm so glad to hear that the tutorial helped boost your confidence for your podcast - keep up the great work!
Sensational recap! Thank you.
I'm so glad you found the recap helpful, thanks for watching!
Engaging and helpful. Thanks!
Thank you for your kind words!
Brother, I hope you read all my comments I tried to start creating content with voiceover, and I bought a Boya M1 microphone and tried recording and editing audio with Audacity, but I did not reach the desired result that I see with other RUclipsrs. I also applied many explanations on RUclips, but with no result. My question is, can I really achieve what I want to achieve with Boya M1 and Audacity, or should I give up and accept the fait accompli? Thank you
You can definitely achieve quality audio with basic equipment if you learn proper techniques - don't give up!
Sorry to disappoint but that microphone is a cheap POS. You are not going to achieve the kind of results with it that you hear from pro RUclipsrs.
hey when i open the project instead of hz on the the bottom left it says tempo is there a way to chenge it? if not what to put in tempo instead of 48000 hz? thx
Yes, you can change the tempo display in Audacity by going to Edit -> Preferences -> Tracks -> and selecting "Samples" instead of "Beats (tempo)."
@@MikeRussell dont see an option to change
Awesome ❤👍💪👏
Thank you for your positive feedback!
Thanks 😮
You're welcome! I'm glad you found the tutorial helpful! 😊
Thank you so much sir 🙏
👌
Perfect! Thanks Mike!
You're welcome! I'm glad you found the tutorial helpful, Happy editing!
Wow, thank you so much. short and sweet and loaded with great info.
You're welcome, I'm glad you found the tutorial helpful!