Audacity

Audacity 8.2.4.B.1 8.1.2.C.1 || WM 05/04/11
 * = ==General Description == ||< Audacity is a free, audio editor and recorder. It has an impressive list of options. You can record live audio, convert tapes and records into digital recordings, edit MP3, WAV or AIFF sound files. Also, you can cut, copy, splice or mix sounds together. I have used a various editors for my personal (//rock and roll sta//r) and professional use (student narratives). I find that this program is the easiest to use. This is due to its simplicity and relatively error free operating. I will be reviewing another program for comparison (Reaper); but my preference is for Audacity. ||
 * = ==Teacher/Student Use == ||< As noted I uses this download weekly when I am working with my band. But, it also has very practical applications for the classroom. I have used this program to help edit student narratives when creating in Windows Movie Maker. Also, students who enjoy using music as a learning technique, this tool is very valuable. It records live (like a tape deck) so students working in music programs can get an audio recording as they design in other music or narrative programs. ||
 * = ==Things to Know Before You Go == ||< It is a free download. It works on most operating systems as well as both Mac and Windows. The home site is easy to navigate and most questions can be answered from the site. Honestly, it amazing to me that the download is still free. Even if they charged, it would be worth it. ||
 * = ==Technology Standards == ||< 8.2.2.F.1