Cut Audacity Music: Here's how

With Audacity you can turn your computer into a simple recording studio. In this practical tip you can read how you can cut music in the program.

Cut music with Audacity - Here's how:

To cut your music with Audacity, you just need to do the following:

1. Download Audacity and install the application.
2. Import a music file either using drag-and-drop or choose "File" → "Open". In the opened window, select the audio file you want to import and cut.
3. As soon as the file has been imported, the audio tracks appear. Two tracks appear in stereo files.
4. You can mark an area with the mouse. If the view is too imprecise, hold down [Ctrl] and turn the mouse wheel.
5. At the top of the toolbar you will find a large selection of tools. You can also work with keyboard shortcuts.
6. If you want to delete an area, select it and tap on [Delete]. Alternatively, use the scissors tool.
7. Copy an area with "Edit" → "Copy" and paste it in another place with "Edit" → "Paste". This works even faster with the key combinations [Ctrl] + [C] for copying and [Ctrl] + [V] for pasting.
8. Once you're done editing, export the music file. To do this, click on "File" → "Export" and then select the desired format.

General information about Audacity

Audacity is a free program that allows you to edit music quickly and easily. Change the pitch of the audio files, cut out a part as described above or create an autotune effect. The program is versatile and offers the following features:

• Audacity is compatible with the common audio formats (MP3, Ogg / Vorbis, WAV, MIDI, AIFF).
• You can also record your voice directly in Audacity if a microphone is connected. So you can start and edit a recording quickly and easily.
• A variety of effects are included in the program.
• Audacity is available for Windows, Mac, Linux and also as a portable version.