OVERVIEW
There are many different tools in circulation today that can be used to do all the things you need to do to complete a podcast: putting together multiple audio files, adding in sound effects, controlling transitions, and so on. So which one should you choose? It may depend on what you're looking for. Here is a primer on three of the most popular tools out there.
GARAGEBAND
Overview of the Tool
GarageBand is a free digital audio workstation that comes as a built-in with Macintosh computers. It has a library of free musical instrument MIDI sounds and is designed with the purpose of of creating, playing back, and editing multiple sound files at once.
Pros
- Comes built-in with Macintosh computers
- Very good at handling multiple individual tracks
- You can record audio straight into the interface
- Simple to learn
Cons
- You essentially need a Macintosh computer to use it
AUDACITY
Overview of the Tool
Audacity is a free, open-source digital audio editor that can be found online. It works with any operating system and has a wide range of effects available for audio manipulation.
Pros
- Can be used with any operating system - not just Macs
- Great for manipulating one audio file at a time - many capabilities available
Cons
- Only supports uploads of existing MIDI files - you can't record straight into it
- Steeper learning curve
- Slightly more primitive interface when working with more than a few audio files simultaneously
SOUNDTRAP
Overview of the Tool
SoundTrap is a music creation interface that allows collaborative music creation. It is browser-based and has a library of loops and audio features like GarageBand.
Pros
- Online - can be easily saved and accessed anywhere
- Multiple creators can contribute to a project at once
- Simple to learn, based off of analogy with GarageBand
Cons
- A paid subscription is required after you have made 5 projects
LEARN MORE
- https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/garageband-audacity-compared/
- https://thenextweb.com/apps/2015/07/04/this-song-is-called-mic-is-writing-an-article/
- https://www.cultofmac.com/327611/soundtrap-takes-on-garageband-in-an-epic-battle-of-recording-software-apps/
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