audio editing
Cutting recorded sound
Audio editing is the process of manipulating recorded sound—cutting, rearranging, mixing, and refining audio files.
The term covers everything from trimming a podcast episode to layering tracks in music production.
Software like Audacity or Pro Tools has made audio editing accessible beyond professional studios: I spent the afternoon audio editing the interview to remove the ums and background noise.
- masteringAttaining full command
- gain stagingOptimizing signal levels sequentially
- reverbProlonged sound reflection
- crossfadingGradual audio overlap transition
- fade outGradual visual or audio diminishment
mixing · multitrack · equalizing · splicing · cut and paste · plugins · noise reduction · normalizing · radio broadcasting · sound waves · film scoring · panning · microphones · pop filter · punch-in · trimming · compressors · distortion
- audiosound, headphones, volume control, sound recording, noise
- Audiobooksaudiobook, narrator, chapter, narration, playback speed
- multimediavideo, images, graphics, animation, playback
- freelance serviceslogo design, voiceover, graphic design, copywriting, translation
- media productionstreaming, video production, radio, film production, music production
- music productioncomposing, autotune, synthesizer, producing, arranging
audio editingaudio recording
Stored sonic information
live recording · field recording · tracking · audio playback · sound design
audio editingvideo editing
Assembling filmed footage digitally
film editing · photo editing · image editing · text editing · visual effects
audio editinglive performance
Unrecorded staged entertainment
live sound · live broadcast · live recording · live streaming