Audacity is a free and easy-to-use audio production and mixing program which enables students to record, import, edit, and add effects to sound files.
Audacity can be used for pure audio production or for integrating sound files into movies, animations or PowerPoint presentations. Features include the ability to save an audio creation into the required file format and accessibility to additional downloadable resources like sound effects. Besides the extra functionality of Audacity, the main benefit of using this software is the improved quality compared to other basic sound recorders. Audacity is suitable for upper primary through to secondary.
To find out about all the functions of Audacity, visit the Audacity features page.
To download the latest version of the free Audacity sound editor, select your required operating system on the Audacity download page. You may be directed to choose a mirror site for downloading. (This means that your download will come from another source in your geographical area and not the Audacity website.)
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Linux |
Not available |
Mac |
Mac OS X (Intel); Mac OS X (PPC), and an older version of Audacity is available for Mac OS 9. Audacity runs best with at least 64MB RAM and a 300mHz processor. |
PC |
Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista (Audacity is not supported on Windows 95 or NT 4.0.). Where Audacity is to be used for lengthy multi-track projects, Windows 2000, XP or Vista are recommended. |
Peripherals |
Microphone, multi-channel hardware if you are a power user. |
For more information see 'system requirements'.
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Audacity is free software. You may use it for any personal, commercial or educational purpose, including installing it on as many different computers as you wish.
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