The Voice Over Coach - Audacity Basics 1- Envelope Editing

[chikychiky12]

How do you get the tracks the way they are in the video? Like 3 different tracks?

[minewurxstudio]

@chikychiky12 After you open the initial audio file - it's File, Import, Audio - import the next track and it will stack up below the tracks opened before it.

Hope it helps.

[Spudskie]

Hello. I have been voice-overs from time to time in a studio and am looking to record at home. I don't have a lot of money so I am very interested in Audacity since it is free. My question is, how does Audacity stack up against the other audio recording software that is available? Do a lot of voice-over professionals use Audacity? Thank you for your time and thank you for the tutorials.

[Spudskie]

@Spudskie Oops! The second sentence should read I have been doing voice-overs from time to time in a studio and am looking to record at home. Sorry about the typo.

[minewurxstudio]

@Spudskie Audacity is becoming more and more powerful all the time and has been built by people who users of other software so it brings some of those elements with it. I wasn't a fan before but the program has improved dramatically. For a beginner looking not to spend much money I think it's great. But when it comes to doing more than just recording your voice and making sample demos you're going to want something a little more powerful. I say go ahead and use it!

[rhcppetar95]

awesome tutorial :D

[minewurxstudio]

@rhcppetar95 Thanks for the kind words. M

[minewurxstudio]

Absolutely - Like an Ice-Rink DJ in the 80's - I do take requests. If there is anything you'd like me to cover let me know. I'll do my best to fit it in. I'm really glad you found it helpful.

[jensing32]

This was SOOOO helpful--thank you! More, more! :) Jennifer Knight

[minewurxstudio]

@jensing32 Thank you Jennifer. I'm glad you find it to be of value.

[denamtyler]

NICE vid Many thx!

[minewurxstudio]

@denamtyler Very cool! Glad you like it!

[pearlhewitt]

Excellent instruction Michael! I have accidentally hit the envelope tool a few times and of course when I clicked on the screen it would change things in my audio file. I would think aaaargh!! and scramble to click. Nowwww, I understand what it's for. I feel enlightened! Thank you so much!!

[minewurxstudio]

@pearlhewitt ... Wow - that is so cool. I'm really glad it helped - as that was entirely its purpose. Great to hear it.

[thegettig]

This is unquestionably the best tutorial on Audacity I've ever seen. Thanks for your work on this and sharing it!

[minewurxstudio]

@thegettig ... Thank you for the kind words. I really do look forward to doing more of these. That helps with the motivation. Glad you enjoyed it.

[moviemantommy]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge! :)

[minewurxstudio]

@moviemantommy Quite welcome. I look forward to creating more of these when time allows it. Hopefully people can grab little nuggets from the, here and there.