Learn the best free processing tools for Audacity for voice acting and podcasting, including Nyquist and Muse Effects!
George delves into the intricacies of using Audacity’s effects for voice dynamics, EQ, and noise reduction in 2024. The webinar covers why effects matter, introduces Audacity and its plugins, and provides recommended preferences for ease of use. George highlights new features in Audacity 3.7, compares native and Nyquist plugins, and explores OpenVINO AI-powered plugins. Key topics include dynamics effects, EQ techniques, noise reduction essentials, mouth noise declicking solutions, and combining effects in a macro. Also included is a practical demonstration using a sample WAV file from a participant, illustrating the impact of each effect and culminating in the creation of an efficient macro for audio processing.
Audacity, known for its simplicity and powerful features, is the perfect tool to bring professional-level sound to your projects—without breaking the bank. With George leading the way, you’ll discover how its intuitive interface and built-in effects make learning and applying advanced techniques both accessible and fun. This webinar isn’t just about theory; it’s a hands-on exploration of practical workflows and insider tricks to enhance clarity, balance levels, and eliminate unwanted noise. You’ll hear these tools in use and learn What It’s Supposed To Sound Like!
Prerequisites:
- Currently an Audacity user with some basic experience, or…
- Take our Audacity for Beginners course
- Windows or Mac user
Agenda:
- Introduction and Agenda Overview
- Importance of Effects Processing
- Audacity Preferences and Setup
- Exploring Audacity Plugins
- Dynamics Effects and Practical Demonstration
- Understanding EQ and Choosing the Right Tools
- Troubleshooting Audio File Issues
- Dealing with Plugin Scanning in Audacity
- Exploring Noise Reduction Techniques
- Using Noise Gates and High Pass Filters
- Mouth Noise and Repair Tools
- Comparing Compressors: Audacity vs. MuseFX
- Applying EQ: Graphic vs. Filter Curve
- Exploring Filter EQ and Graphic EQ
- Noise Reduction Techniques
- Applying Noise Reduction in Audacity
- Advanced Noise Reduction Tips
- Combining Noise Reduction and Noise Gate
- Using De-clicker and De-esser
- Building the Ultimate Macro
- Final Adjustments and ACX Check
- Q&A and Closing Remarks
Optimize your ACX audiobook narration and production workflow with George Whittam!Â
Audiobook narration for ACX can be arduous, with long days in the booth, and even longer days editing. Add to that sometimes-tight deadlines for publishers and it can be daunting to keep up! George Whittam has methods to record, edit, proof, and master an audiobook recording that will maximize your productivity, and minimize errors and audio flaws.Â
Prerequisites:
Agenda:
- Introduction, Goals, and Agenda
- Anything useful that’s new in the latest Audacity?Â
- Important default settings to modify
- Using keyboard shortcuts
- Customizing layout for efficiency
- Organizing files and folders
- Mic technique and acoustics
- Acceptable noise levels
- Setting the best recording levels (then forget it!)
- Recording techniques: Straight record, clicker, Punch and Roll and Punch-in Insert
- Processing plugins to remove noises: Mouth, equipment, and environmentalÂ
- The QRX sheet, keeping track of corrections (template provided)Â
- Working with a proofer
- Editing in pickups
- Mastering workflows
- Mastering to publisher specs with Macros (Starter Macro provided)
- VIP Q&A
Optimize your audiobook narration and production workflow with George Whittam!
Audiobook narration can be arduous, with long days in the booth, and even longer days editing. Add to that sometimes tight deadlines for publishers and it can be daunting to keep up!
George Whittam has methods to record, edit, proof, and master an audiobook recording that will maximize your productivity, and minimize errors and audio flaws.
In this crazy time-shifted world, if you can’t make it live, don’t worry! The entire presentation will be available for review or rental afterward.
Agenda:
* Mic technique
* Organizing files and folders
* Setting the best recording levels (then forget it!)
* Recording techniques: Straight record, clicker, Punch and Roll and Punch-in Insert
* Using Stacks
* Analyzing audio
* Working with a proofer
* Batch processing with Stacks, automating mastering
* Voice to Text to assist proofing
* Adding plugins clean up mouth noise
* Mastering to publisher specs
* Q&A
