Mixing/Editing Software

[RockInRollDaddy]

This is a simple question, but I can't find much information here. I have MP3 files of our band that I want to edit. Specifically, I would like to apply some equalization to entire tracks (bring up certain frequencies, bring down others). I have both Garage Band and Audacity, but I can't figure out how accomplish this seemingly simple task. Can anyone help me out?

Thanks in advance!

 

[KingRazor]

Highlight the track(s) and go to effects->equalization in Audacity.

 

[MNAirHead]

Go in the audacity site and download all the effects

 

[sratas]

yup! It's would be very simple with the mac!
just create or use a track in the primary garageband window (called "arrange" in the mac language). Now just drag and drop the mp3 file in the arrange window, this will assign the imported mp3 file to the track in the arrange. Now go to the right side of the garageband window, search for a menu called "composition" or something like this (I have the italian version), you will be allowed to choose a complete and quite good list of effects, that you can open in the proper square slots that are present in the composition-effects page. Just open "graphic eq" in one of the empty slots, select one of the many presets or choose "manual" to be able to adjust eq curves by hand, ops, by mouse...it's very easy, much more difficult to explain how to...try this, and enjoy

 

[Hactar]

I would recommend Reaper.
It's an excellent DAW, and you can use it without a license if you must.

 

[Jazz Ad]

Reaper is awesome but Audacity is way more than you need to accomplish such a simple task.

 

[RockInRollDaddy]

For the useful information. I was able to do some editing in GarageBand. An odd equalizer interface, but the price is right. I will try Audacity as well (I have had it for a while). Anyone know of a program that has like a 10 band equalizer can be applied to a track?

 

[belzebass]

I tried Traverso this week-end. The interface is awkward at first, but really handy when used to. Good piece of software. And free, too!

 

[seamonkey]

More free
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Many many choices.
Be sure to test your CD in cars, home audio, earphones, ... everywhere. A little EQ can help with one while it ruins the other.

 

[MNAirHead]

For the useful information. I was able to do some editing in GarageBand. An odd equalizer interface, but the price is right. I will try Audacity as well (I have had it for a while). Anyone know of a program that has like a 10 band equalizer can be applied to a track?

Audacity--- check the downloads page.

I own $$$ stuff.. for simple stuff Audacity is faster and easier.

 

[RockInRollDaddy]

...can always count on the TB brotherhood!