[Trainer-Talk] audio editing software

Thu Mar 11 14:44:12 UTC 2021

Reaper is great for those seriously interested in multi-tracking audio. For what you are doing, Goldwave should work.
Reaper setup is complex but doable but I think Goldwave should work for you.

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From: Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ashley Bramlett via Trainer-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 11:25 PM
To: List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [Trainer-Talk] audio editing software

Hello,

I am going to try GoldWave. Yes, their site still has the version for windows 7 available which is great news for me. I don't need any updates so it does not bother me they are not updating this version. I intend to do basic stuff.

Maybe someone who uses it can discuss off list. I'd like some tips on splitting files. I need to take a large file and split into small ones to make a cd of songs or topics of people talking.
I found the keyboard command to create the cue points. But, what I'm wondering is if I need to make two cue points to create one file or just one and Goldwave will know what to split then when I  go to the tools menu to split files.

If I get good enough with this, I could teach others what to do as well.

Someone asked if I tried Reaper. No, I have not.
Feel free to tell me what you like about Reaper and I am wondering if that is free software or a free trial at least with menus. Personally, I find software with menus and keyboard shortcut keys easiest to use.

Thanks!

Ashley

-----Original Message-----
From: Scott Davert via Trainer-Talk
Sent: Monday, March 01, 2021 8:59 AM
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Subject: Re: [Trainer-Talk] audio editing software

Hi Ashley.
Yes to all of your questions. Don already told you about the trial, and you can go to goldwave.ca to look up current pricing. I purchased a license in 2012, and am still getting free updates now. They no longer add features to the software versions that run on Windows 7 and older, but the last time I visited their site, they had the final version for 7 and older available. 
All the things you asked about can be done on the older software.

Good luck,
Scott

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> On Feb 28, 2021, at 10:37 PM, Don Barrett via Trainer-Talk 
> <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Goldwave has a limited use function where you can use it fully for a 
> number of sessions, but I can't remember how many.
> I think the full lifetime version is around $51.00 Perhaps someone 
> else can answer your other questions.
> Good luck with it Ashley.
>
> Don
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Ashley Bramlett via Trainer-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2021 9:57 PM
> To: List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology 
> <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
> Subject: Re: [Trainer-Talk] audio editting software
>
> Hello,
>
> I was trying to remember the other audio editor that I've heard many 
> people use including screen reader users.
> Its GoldWave!
>
> I'm certainly considering it and saw it works on older computers 
> fortunately.
>
> Do you know if GoldWave has a free trial period or free scaled down 
> version?
> How much will it cost to go for the full version?
> Does GoldWave allow you to convert from file type to file type such as 
> mp4A to mp3 or Wav to mp3?
>
> I looked at audicity and so far it seems harder to use.
> I'm hoping GoldWave will be easy, something where I can simply mark 
> the beginning and end of files to delete out that block of recording.
>
> Thanks for your suggestion.
>
> Ashley
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Asanda Pavlacka via Trainer-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2021 8:34 PM
> To: List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology
> Cc: Asanda Pavlacka
> Subject: Re: [Trainer-Talk] audio editting software
>
> Have you ever tried or looked into GoldWave? Its easier to use than 
> audacity, IMHO.
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Feb 3, 2021, at 4:45 PM, Ashley Bramlett via Trainer-Talk 
>> <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hello,
>> Is there other  editting options people have used? I might try 
>> audacity but it may be kind of complex.
>>
>> Also, what simple free software can I use to convert files? I am 
>> seeking to convert mp4a files to mp3s or wav.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Ashley
>>
>> -----Original Message----- From: curtis jackson via Trainer-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2021 3:49 PM
>> To: List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology
>> Cc: curtis jackson
>> Subject: Re: [Trainer-Talk] audio editting software
>>
>> Audacity is what i use
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Jan 5, 2021, at 2:48 PM, Ashley Bramlett via Trainer-Talk 
>>> <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> What are good and free audio editting software programs?
>>>
>>> I’ve heard WavePad on pc used to be great but now has some 
>>> accessibility glitches. Does audicity work well?
>>>
>>> I’m interested in something for Windows and IOS with keyboard 
>>> commands preferabily.
>>> I am new to this and am seeking to do basic audio edits such as 
>>> trimming sections out and adding some narration at the beginning.. I 
>>> also would like the software to convert to different file types 
>>> ideally so I can send to different people who either have 
>>> preferences or to fit their needs to play my files.
>>>
>>> I would be curious to know if software you suggest also can have me 
>>> doing a narration with the music playing in the background; for this 
>>> I’d need It to do audio ducking. This is the type of technique some 
>>> commercials use which is a good technique. It’s a good way to close 
>>> or open out a program with music.
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>> Ashley
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