Free Digital Audio Workstation, Audacity, Updated With Vocal Remover, Updated Effects

The free multiplatform digital audio workstation, Audacity, has been updated to version 2.0. Here’s what’s new in Audacity 2.0: Many effects significantly improved, especially Equalization, Noise Removal and Normalize. Vocal Remover now included plus GVerb on Windows and Mac. VAMP analysis plug-ins now supported. Improved label tracks with Sync-Lock Tracks feature in the Tracks Menu.… Read More Free Digital Audio Workstation, Audacity, Updated With Vocal Remover, Updated Effects

Crafting Digital Media: Audacity, Blender, Drupal, GIMP, Scribus, & Other Open Source Tools

Daniel James’ new book Crafting Digital Media: Audacity, Blender, Drupal, GIMP, Scribus, & Other Open Source Tools is a guide to open source software for digital media. According to the publishers, it offers a “foundation course in photographic manipulation, illustration, animation, 3D modelling, publishing, recording audio and making music, DJ’ing, mixing and mastering audio CDs,… Read More Crafting Digital Media: Audacity, Blender, Drupal, GIMP, Scribus, & Other Open Source Tools

Audacity 1.3 Update Adds Features for Podcasting

A new version of the free audio editor Audacity has been announced. A beta version is available, but it is not considered stable yet. The software is popular with musicians and podcasters looking for a free, open source audio editing environment. Several features will be especially interesting for podcasters, including FTP uploading, transcription tools and… Read More Audacity 1.3 Update Adds Features for Podcasting