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What is Audacity?

Audacity is a free, open source software for recording and editing sounds. It is available for Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems. You can user Audacity to:

• Record live audio.
• Convert tapes and records into digital recordings or CDs.
• Edit Ogg Vorbis, MP3, WAV or AIFF sound files.
• Cut, copy, splice or mix sounds together.
• Change the speed or pitch of a recording.

For a full list of Audacity's features click here.

Audacity FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

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Sources for Audacity Help and Tutorials

Audacity has a very useful tutorial section located inside the application. The help can be accessed in Audacity by clicking on the Audacity Help option located in the Help Menu.

There are also many very helpful tutorials and documentation located at http://audacity.sourceforge.net/help/faq

If the information provided in this webpage is insufficient please seek guidance from a Mosaic Technical Assistant.

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Last update: 2/19/08 by Ian Pugsley