Audacity

Audacity is a free, open source software for recording and editing sounds. Requires a download. Available for Windows, Mac, and GNU/Linux.

Pros:

• Record live audio.
• Supports basic audio editing; splicing, mixing, changing pitch or speed.
• User-friendly.

Cons:

• Works only with Ogg Vorbis, MP3, WAV or AIFF sound files.

Help

• Atomic Learning - video tutorials (accessible only from Lauinger library computers).
• Audacity Help Page - User's manual, tutorials, tips.