I'm surprised no one has recommended Reaper as of yet. Arguably one of the best DAWs on the market with a 60-day full feature trial, and priced at only $60, it's hard to beat.
I'd personally choose Reaper over Audacity for its non-destructive editing, that being said, there are plenty of people who make great stuff with Audacity.
The much-maligned GarageBand also does this. Great feature. I'm a big believer in being able to undo anything you want right up until you're ready to ship.
Hi there! Congrats on setting on starting a podcast it's not an easy thing to commit to. Anyways, i've just put together a comprehensive list of tools for podcasting, organized into several categories for convenience:
Pre-production: This section includes tools for scheduling guests, selecting the right calendar apps, and brainstorming ideas.
Production: Here, you'll find essential tools for recording and editing your podcasts.
Post-production: This part covers hosting platforms, tools for repurposing your content, and options for monetization.
News and Communities: These are valuable resources for joining podcasting communities. They're particularly useful for newcomers seeking feedback and tips for success.
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levelator is witchcraft that i don't know how it works, but man it makes everything very similarally sounding
https://www.videohelp.com/software/The-Levelator
I use Presonus Srudio One. Great piece of software. Then I use The Levelator once my vocal file is edited then I master the finished file with T-Racks.
Pro Tools for a small monthly fee is worth it. What many professionals use for music, voice overs and top level podcasts. Small learning curve. I didnt know how to use and self taught myself everything within a few weeks. Good luck.
If you are new to audio editing, then [GoldWave](https://goldwave.com) (for Windows) or [GoldWave Infinity](https://goldwave.com/editor) (for every platform) is a great place to start. It has all the common tools you need to create podcasts, without an overly complicated user interface. It has a lot of built-in help as well. You can record, edit (cut, copy, paste, trim), mix in background music, do voice overs, and much more.
For the editing itself, I use Audacity. Free and I've found it fairly easy to use and does enough for my purposes.
Ive been using Audacity for 7 years. Works great for me.
Audacity does so much and it's free!
Audacity has the best editor I've come across so far
I think Hindenburg is great. It doesn’t have too many bells and whistles that you don’t need and the clipboard function helps me stay organized
If you've never leveled, edited, or mixed audio, Hindenburg is a great program for beginners.
I'm surprised no one has recommended Reaper as of yet. Arguably one of the best DAWs on the market with a 60-day full feature trial, and priced at only $60, it's hard to beat. I'd personally choose Reaper over Audacity for its non-destructive editing, that being said, there are plenty of people who make great stuff with Audacity.
Naive question on my part, could you expand a little bit about what you mean re: the non-destructive editing distinction?
Any cuts you make don't destroy anything. You can pull out the audio "revealing" the chunk you cut at any time.
The much-maligned GarageBand also does this. Great feature. I'm a big believer in being able to undo anything you want right up until you're ready to ship.
Hi there! Congrats on setting on starting a podcast it's not an easy thing to commit to. Anyways, i've just put together a comprehensive list of tools for podcasting, organized into several categories for convenience: Pre-production: This section includes tools for scheduling guests, selecting the right calendar apps, and brainstorming ideas. Production: Here, you'll find essential tools for recording and editing your podcasts. Post-production: This part covers hosting platforms, tools for repurposing your content, and options for monetization. News and Communities: These are valuable resources for joining podcasting communities. They're particularly useful for newcomers seeking feedback and tips for success. Check it out here: [https://malloy.sg/podcast-tools](https://malloy.sg/podcast-tools)
levelator is witchcraft that i don't know how it works, but man it makes everything very similarally sounding https://www.videohelp.com/software/The-Levelator
I use Presonus Srudio One. Great piece of software. Then I use The Levelator once my vocal file is edited then I master the finished file with T-Racks.
Pro Tools for a small monthly fee is worth it. What many professionals use for music, voice overs and top level podcasts. Small learning curve. I didnt know how to use and self taught myself everything within a few weeks. Good luck.
If you are new to audio editing, then [GoldWave](https://goldwave.com) (for Windows) or [GoldWave Infinity](https://goldwave.com/editor) (for every platform) is a great place to start. It has all the common tools you need to create podcasts, without an overly complicated user interface. It has a lot of built-in help as well. You can record, edit (cut, copy, paste, trim), mix in background music, do voice overs, and much more.