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Recording Audio from YouTube in Audacity

Level

Beginner

Duration

16m of video content

Format

Self-paced video

Added

29/05/2024

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1. Introduction

Course overview

This tutorial is designed for audio enthusiasts and producers who want to harness the power of Audacity, a free Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), alongside virtual soundcards like Soundflower or Jack Audio, to manipulate and incorporate various audio sources into their projects. Participants will learn the step-by-step process of routing, recording, editing, and isolating audio from films, speeches, and other online sources to enrich their audio productions.  

Learning outcomes

Set up and use Audacity DAW for audio editing and production.

Install and configure virtual soundcards to reroute audio from online sources into Audacity.

Record and edit audio clips from various media, ensuring quality and relevance to the project.

Apply advanced audio effects and EQ adjustments to isolate desired audio components.

Export high-quality audio files ready for integration into music tracks or other audio projects.

Who is this course for?

  • Music producers and DJs looking to add unique audio samples into their tracks.
  • Podcast creators and video producers needing to incorporate various audio sources seamlessly into their content.
  • Hobbyists in music and audio editing eager to expand their skills in audio manipulation and production.
  • Educators and students in music technology courses seeking practical skills in digital audio manipulation.

Requirements

  • A computer with internet access.
  • Installation of Audacity and a virtual soundcard (e.g., Soundflower for Mac or Jack Audio for Windows).
  • Basic understanding of audio editing and DAW operation is helpful but not required.

Course content

Tutorial Videos

8 videos

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  • 1. Introduction
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  • 2. Setup
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  • 3. Ripping, Example 1 - Guy Ritchie
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  • 4. Editing
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  • 5. Example 2 - Ripping a Gandhi discourse
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  • 6. Editing and Noise Reduction
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  • 7. Applied Example
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  • 8. Conclusion
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Instructors

Arthur  Carneiro

Arthur Carneiro

Instructor

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