
Learn Audacity for Audio Editing & Recording
A complete directory guide to learning Audacity for voiceover, sound effects, and podcasting. Includes curated tutorials, documentation, and resources from beginner to advanced.
Start Here
Official Audacity Manual
The official user guide. It is surprisingly comprehensive and built directly into the software's help menu.
Audacity Support Forum
The best place to solve specific technical issues or ask about complex audio processing chains.
Official Wiki
Community-maintained documentation, tips, and deeper dives into features not covered in the manual.
Beginner Resources
Audacity for Beginners (Kevin Stratvert)
A very clear, slow-paced introduction to the interface and basic recording functions.
VoiceActor.com – Audacity Guide
A text-based guide specifically tailored for aspiring voice actors setting up their first home studio.
Official 'Getting Started' Guide
Step-by-step instructions for your first recording and export.
Intermediate Resources
Mike Russell (Master Editor) – YouTube Channel
The gold standard for Audacity tutorials. Covers professional voiceover processing, macros, and cleanup.
Making your Voice Sound Professional
A specific workflow tutorial on using Compressor, EQ, and Normalize to get 'radio quality' vocals.
ACX Audio Lab (Audubon)
While focused on audiobooks, their guides on noise floor and mastering are perfect for Audacity users.