Audacity

Editing wants to be FREE!

At Transom we are always interested in the best tools for the least money. We have extensive tutorials on ProTools, mainly because their free version is, well, FREE. But there are new free software options now, like Audacity, which works on any system platform. Jeff Towne, our TOOLS Editor, took Audacity for a drive and filed a report, including benefits, drawbacks, and lots of insider tips for radio producers. If you like to stay up to date on these playfield-leveling digital tools, check this out.

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Two of the most generous tech gurus of public radio, recording ace Gregg McVicar and our own TOOLS Editor Jeff Towne, have prepared a guide to subject of Recording Levels in post-production. Yes, in your perfect world, you try to get good levels out in the field, but sometimes you don't. Jeff and Gregg tell you how to fix all that, optimize your sound, match disparate sonic elements, make lovely finished product for broadcast or Internet. They explain things simply, so you'll probably only have to to read it a few times before you understand.

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