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Looking for Audio Editor Simpler Than GoldWave
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Evan Reese
Hey Guys,
Can anyone recommend an audio editor that’s simpler than GoldWave? I got the free version here, and I just can’t figure out much of it. I got a list of keyboard commands, but when I try them, they don’t do what the list says they’re supposed to do. Apparently, I have to be in the Green Play Area, or is it the Yellow Play Area, or whatever. It’s just too complicated. Pretty much all I want to do is change volume, and select a portion of a file and be able to delete it. I may find another function or two I might want, but really, this is too much. Besides, the free version limits you to 200 commands, which it seems I can use up pretty fast arrowing around in a file trying to find the place I want to edit out. Oh, and I suppose it should go without saying that it should be accessible with JAWS or Window Eyes. Thanks much for any advice. Evan |
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Christopher Wright
GoldWave is worth the financial investment.
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As an experienced user, I don't find it difficult. Write me off-list if a chat via Skype, Zoom, or phone would be helpful. I use GoldWave to edit audio for clients. On 12/1/2017 12:54 PM, Evan Reese wrote:
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Christopher Wright - helping podcasters, trainers, and speakers produce and publish great spoken word audio without spending hours on editing Work Phone: 914-297-7449[ [If I don't respond within thirty seconds, you can leave a voicemail. If you would like to speak with me, please request an appointment] email: chris@... web site: www.wright-media.com Twitter: @chrisw1 Skype: wrightmedia1 Linked In profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/wrightmedia |
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Tom Kaufman
Evan: You may want to give MP3 Direct Cut a try! It's accessible and is free (unless they've updated it and changed things) MP3 Direct Cut is capable of deleting parts of files and can change volume, although that "volume thing" I've forgotten exactly how you do this!
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Tom Kaufman -----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Evan Reese Sent: Friday, December 01, 2017 12:54 PM To: all-audio@groups.io Subject: [all-audio] Looking for Audio Editor Simpler Than GoldWave Hey Guys, Can anyone recommend an audio editor that’s simpler than GoldWave? I got the free version here, and I just can’t figure out much of it. I got a list of keyboard commands, but when I try them, they don’t do what the list says they’re supposed to do. Apparently, I have to be in the Green Play Area, or is it the Yellow Play Area, or whatever. It’s just too complicated. Pretty much all I want to do is change volume, and select a portion of a file and be able to delete it. I may find another function or two I might want, but really, this is too much. Besides, the free version limits you to 200 commands, which it seems I can use up pretty fast arrowing around in a file trying to find the place I want to edit out. Oh, and I suppose it should go without saying that it should be accessible with JAWS or Window Eyes. Thanks much for any advice. Evan |
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Colin Howard
Greetings,
I agree with Chris, I've used GW for eleven years and find it very easy. I am still on V5.70 which I used both in W7 and WXP Home (yes, no updates though make sure naught gets in) and I find GW easy. Again, I am willing to help but I am in the UK, maybe let us know which version and your operating system sure this can help a good deal. --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com |
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Christopher Wright
I encourage you to read the manual. It has useful information.
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On 12/1/2017 2:27 PM, Colin Howard wrote:
Greetings, --
Christopher Wright - helping podcasters, trainers, and speakers produce and publish great spoken word audio without spending hours on editing Work Phone: 914-297-7449[ [If I don't respond within thirty seconds, you can leave a voicemail. If you would like to speak with me, please request an appointment] email: chris@... web site: www.wright-media.com Twitter: @chrisw1 Skype: wrightmedia1 Linked In profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/wrightmedia |
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Hamit Campos
For what you wana do hell even Sound Forge Audio Studio will do just devine. I pump youtube vids that are too dam low with it. Even some of the DVD stuff I extract with DVD Audio Extractor I give a pump with SF.
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On 12/1/2017 12:54 PM, Evan Reese wrote:
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Dean Martineau <topdot@...>
I'd like to second the recommendation for MP3 Direct Cut. It does what you need with full keyboard support and very quickly.
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From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Evan Reese Sent: Friday, December 01, 2017 12:54 PM To: all-audio@groups.io Subject: [all-audio] Looking for Audio Editor Simpler Than GoldWave Hey Guys, Can anyone recommend an audio editor that’s simpler than GoldWave? I got the free version here, and I just can’t figure out much of it. I got a list of keyboard commands, but when I try them, they don’t do what the list says they’re supposed to do. Apparently, I have to be in the Green Play Area, or is it the Yellow Play Area, or whatever. It’s just too complicated. Pretty much all I want to do is change volume, and select a portion of a file and be able to delete it. I may find another function or two I might want, but really, this is too much. Besides, the free version limits you to 200 commands, which it seems I can use up pretty fast arrowing around in a file trying to find the place I want to edit out. Oh, and I suppose it should go without saying that it should be accessible with JAWS or Window Eyes. Thanks much for any advice. Evan |
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Evan Reese
Thanks Dean and Tom,
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I'll check out MP3 Direct Cut. For all I need, 50 dollars, (which is what I think GoldWave costs), is not worth it. Evan -----Original Message-----
From: Dean Martineau Sent: Friday, December 01, 2017 5:40 PM To: all-audio@groups.io Subject: Re: [all-audio] Looking for Audio Editor Simpler Than GoldWave I'd like to second the recommendation for MP3 Direct Cut. It does what you need with full keyboard support and very quickly. -----Original Message----- From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Evan Reese Sent: Friday, December 01, 2017 12:54 PM To: all-audio@groups.io Subject: [all-audio] Looking for Audio Editor Simpler Than GoldWave Hey Guys, Can anyone recommend an audio editor that’s simpler than GoldWave? I got the free version here, and I just can’t figure out much of it. I got a list of keyboard commands, but when I try them, they don’t do what the list says they’re supposed to do. Apparently, I have to be in the Green Play Area, or is it the Yellow Play Area, or whatever. It’s just too complicated. Pretty much all I want to do is change volume, and select a portion of a file and be able to delete it. I may find another function or two I might want, but really, this is too much. Besides, the free version limits you to 200 commands, which it seems I can use up pretty fast arrowing around in a file trying to find the place I want to edit out. Oh, and I suppose it should go without saying that it should be accessible with JAWS or Window Eyes. Thanks much for any advice. Evan |
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Hamit Campos
Ah Sound Forge Audio Studio woulda been something around there too.So SF is out too I guess. Oh wells.
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On 12/1/2017 7:26 PM, Evan Reese wrote:
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Steve Matzura
MP3DC is not designed to be a full-function audio editor. It's primary purpose is to enable the user to clip out portions of an MP3 file and save either the clipped-out bit or the bit from which the clip was removed. Its interface is klugey at best. You'd be much better off with GW if you want to do anything fancier than simply clipping out portions of MP3's. I know it's a little tedious to learn, but once you do, you'll rule your audio editing world.
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On 12/1/2017 7:39 PM, Hamit Campos wrote:
Ah Sound Forge Audio Studio woulda been something around there too.So SF is out too I guess. Oh wells. |
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Colin Howard
Greetings,
From his undoubted fount of knowledge, (and I've known Steve for a few years now) Steve Matzura wrote: . . . removed. Its interface is klugey at best. You'd be much better off with GW if you want to do anything fancier than simply clipping out portions of MP3's. I know it's a little tedious to learn, but once you do, you'll rule your audio editing world. Steve, fully agreed, but as for tedius, I disagree, I found it easy even though it does not fully follow all the windows conventions, then again, neither do any of the other audio-processing programs at which I have looked. For instance Winamp, even those produced by MicroSoft such as Media Player, don't fully follow the windows conventions. --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com |
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Tom Kaufman
I respectfully must disagree; MP3 direct Cut is a good program! Certainly
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it may be that Goldwave can do more things, but if I understood the original post correctly, he wants to cut things from files and adjust volume (MP3 does what is required here and you've gotta love the price! Tom Kaufman -----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Colin Howard Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2017 3:07 PM To: all-audio@groups.io Subject: Re: [all-audio] Looking for Audio Editor Simpler Than GoldWave Greetings, From his undoubted fount of knowledge, (and I've known Steve for a few years now) Steve Matzura wrote: . . . removed. Its interface is klugey at best. You'd be much better off with GW if you want to do anything fancier than simply clipping out portions of MP3's. I know it's a little tedious to learn, but once you do, you'll rule your audio editing world. Steve, fully agreed, but as for tedius, I disagree, I found it easy even though it does not fully follow all the windows conventions, then again, neither do any of the other audio-processing programs at which I have looked. For instance Winamp, even those produced by MicroSoft such as Media Player, don't fully follow the windows conventions. --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com |
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Tom Kaufman
Sorry; shoud have read the whole post here!
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From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Colin Howard Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2017 3:07 PM To: all-audio@groups.io Subject: Re: [all-audio] Looking for Audio Editor Simpler Than GoldWave Greetings, From his undoubted fount of knowledge, (and I've known Steve for a few years now) Steve Matzura wrote: . . . removed. Its interface is klugey at best. You'd be much better off with GW if you want to do anything fancier than simply clipping out portions of MP3's. I know it's a little tedious to learn, but once you do, you'll rule your audio editing world. Steve, fully agreed, but as for tedius, I disagree, I found it easy even though it does not fully follow all the windows conventions, then again, neither do any of the other audio-processing programs at which I have looked. For instance Winamp, even those produced by MicroSoft such as Media Player, don't fully follow the windows conventions. --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com |
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Steve Matzura
But now you've brought things into the mix that aren't even editors. LOL.
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Thanks for the kudos, by the way. It's been way too long. We *must* catch up! On 12/2/2017 3:07 PM, Colin Howard wrote:
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Steve Matzura
If that's so, then yes, MP3DC is a perfect fit. I guess I got stuck on the word "editor".
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On 12/2/2017 3:14 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote:
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Evan Reese
Thanks Steve,
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That's pretty much it, although I guess I should have added that I also need to merge files once per month. I don't really need anything else to do that though because I do use GoldWave for that and it's very easy. Evan -----Original Message-----
From: Steve Matzura Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2017 4:47 PM To: all-audio@groups.io Subject: Re: [all-audio] Looking for Audio Editor Simpler Than GoldWave If that's so, then yes, MP3DC is a perfect fit. I guess I got stuck on the word "editor". On 12/2/2017 3:14 PM, Tom Kaufman wrote: I respectfully must disagree; MP3 direct Cut is a good program! Certainly |
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Steve Matzura
If you're looking for a merge-split program, MP3Mate is a good choice.
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On 12/3/2017 5:57 PM, Evan Reese wrote:
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Kelly Pierce
I have Studio Recorder and it is a beautiful audio editor. Yes, it
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took me a fair bit to learn but it was worth the investment as I now create broadcast quality recordings. Despite having Studio Recorder, I have used MP3 direct Cut very recently to edit songs into ringtones. MP3 Direct Cut is non-destructive to an MP3 file and its interface was simple enough. I was able to do fade ins and fade outs so the audio does not sound choppy. for example, I did a two second fade out of manered Ferguson blowing his trumpet in MacArthur Park. Similarly, I did about a one second fade in of the accelerating drum roll before the electric guitar introduction of Joe cocker's version of With A Little Help From My Friends. Mp3 Direct Cut is intended to work only with MP3 files though and not M4A or wav files. Kelly On 12/3/17, Evan Reese <mentat1@...> wrote:
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Evan Reese
Thanks Steve, I was using Foobar, (if that's how it's spelled), to merge files, then I discovered that GoldWave would do it and more easily than I was able to do it with Foobar.
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I don't think I'll bother getting another program just to merge files if I can do it easily with GoldWave without having to buy it. Evan -----Original Message-----
From: Steve Matzura Sent: Monday, December 04, 2017 9:01 AM To: all-audio@groups.io Subject: Re: [all-audio] Looking for Audio Editor Simpler Than GoldWave If you're looking for a merge-split program, MP3Mate is a good choice. On 12/3/2017 5:57 PM, Evan Reese wrote: Thanks Steve, |
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Steve Matzura
Foobar does merging? That's a new one on me.
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MP3Mate's strong suit is that when merging files, it does not re-encode them. On 12/4/2017 11:10 AM, Evan Reese wrote:
Thanks Steve, I was using Foobar, (if that's how it's spelled), to merge files, then I discovered that GoldWave would do it and more easily than I was able to do it with Foobar. |
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