Web Design in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition

Basic Sound Editing and Effects

Once you’ve recorded raw audio, the next step is to clean up the recording. This can involve removing unwanted sounds, setting the beginning and end of the file, and/or making a loop. You may want to apply effects to the sound, such as reverb or a delay.

Consider also using mastering processing techniques such as normalization or compression that can balance out the level of your audio such that no part is too loud or too quiet.

There is a huge selection of software for audio editing and format conversion . The software ranges from single-purpose utilities available via free download to professional digital-audio editing suites costing thousands of dollars. Some popular professional-level tools are listed in the following sections.