Ways to use an audio application

An audio application lets you play, record and edit audio files.

An audio application can be used to:

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​- record your voice or music with a microphone.

- edit audio files and play them back on a computer.

​- edit audio files and export them so they can be played on compact

disc, portable music player or phone.

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Audio refers to sound.

In this unit, you are going to learn how to use the audio editing application called Audacity.

Audacity is a free application that can be downloaded on the Internet. The website link is:

www.audacity.sourceforge.net​

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Audacity is an application that was made by volunteers. It can be downloaded on the Internet for free.

An introduction to Audacity

​Follow these steps to launch the Audacity application:

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You can also open Audacity by clicking on the shortcut icon on the desktop.

1. Click on the 'Start' button.

2. Go to 'All Application'.

3. Click on 'Audacity'.