Video guide: How to use Audacity to mix a virtual performance

It's one of the most well-known pieces of audio editing software, but how exactly do you use Audacity? In this easy-to-follow video guide you'll see the main features in action as we walk through the full process of editing, mixing and exporting a virtual performance using the free software.

If you're looking for help with a particular task, simply jump to the following timecodes:

00:00 Introduction
00:40 Software overview, including a look at Audacity's key features
04:12 Import audio
06:40 Synchronise parts
09:18 Trim recordings
10:32 Mix levels
18:16 Effects
19:24 Export
 

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