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If you have a video file with no sound or you want to replace the existing sound, here's a way to do voice over video editing using Microsoft Windows' built in Windows Movie Maker.
How to Convert Digital Audio to Analog Audio
Digital audio can be converted to analog audio simply by hooking up a cassette tape recorder to the headphone jack of a computer, which allows the digital sound to be recorded in real time....
FotoMagico Tutorial: Adding Audio
FotoMagico users can create playlists to use as audio for photo presentations. Add audio to a slide show using FotoMagico photography presentation software with the tips in this free video on...
FotoMagico Tutorial: Audio Markers
FotoMagico users can sync up music to slides using the audio markers and time code features. Add audio markers to a FotoMagico photography presentation with the tips in this free video on Internet...
Logic Pro 8 Tutorial: Using Windows Together
Keep track of a session in Logic Pro 8 using windows options. Combine windows in Logic Pro 8 (also known as Apple Loops) software with the tips in this free video from a professional audio engineer.
Logic Pro 8 Tutorial: Pull-Down Menus
Pull-down menus in Logic Pro 8 allow users to fine-tune audio files. Find out how to use the pull down windows in Logic Pro 8 (also known as Apple Loops) software in this free video from a...
Logic Pro 8 Tutorial: Editing Names
Track names in Logic Pro 8 help users to organize their edits. Name tracks in Logic Pro 8 (also known as Apple Loops) software using the tips in this free video from a professional audio engineer.
Logic Pro 8 Tutorial: Navigation Tools
In Logic Pro 8, users can keep track of audio files with the navigation tools. Find out how to use the navigation tools in Logic Pro 8 (also known as Apple Loops) software in this free video from...
Logic Pro 8 Tutorial: Menu Bars
The menu bars in Logic Pro 8 offer users options for editing audio files. Learn about menu bars in Logic Pro 8 (also known as Apple Loops) software in this free video from a professional audio...
Logic Pro 8 Tutorial: Media Browser Bin
Logic Pro 8 users can use the media browser bin to import audio files into tracks. Organize media files using Logic Pro 8 (also known as Apple Loops) software with the tips in this free video from...
Logic Pro 8 Tutorial: Loops Tab
The loops tab in Logic Pro 8 allows users to organize loops within this program. Keep track of loops using Logic Pro 8 (also known as Apple Loops) software with the tips in this free video from a...
Pro Tools Inserts: Adding Reverb Incorrectly
The wrong way to add reverb to a Pro Tools track is to add it directly to an audio track without busing it to an auxiliary track. Discover why this is the wrong way to add reverb to an audio track...
Pro Tools Inserts: Adding Reverb Correctly
The right way to add reverb to a Pro Tools track is to bus it to an auxiliary track that has reverb on it so as to preserve the audio quality of the original track. Discover why this is the right...
Pro Tools Audio Suite Tips
Pro Tools Audio Suite actually affects the track permanently and is not an insert that can be removed. Understand the difference between the Audio Suite and inserts in this free video from an...
Resizing & Moving Pro Tools Tracks
Use the TCE to resize any audio track in Pro Tools to make it longer, shorter or line it up perfectly with the tempo of the grid. Resize and move audio tracks in Pro Tools with tips from an...
Repeating Pro Tools Loops
Repeating audio loops is as simple as a keystroke, and creates a continuous repeating sound throughout an audio track. Duplicate loops so they repeat in Pro Tools with tips from an experienced...
Pro Tools Audio Import Tips
Import audio from any other Pro Tools session or another program into the region list of a new session. Import audio into a recording session in Pro Tools with tips from an experienced music...
Pro Tools Audio Editing Tips
Pro Tools allows the user to edit every piece of audio in the session in any way including length, volume and panning. Edit loops and other pieces of audio in Pro Tools with tips from an...
Pro Tools Mixing: Audio Tracks
The audio tracks in Pro Tools are used for microphone recordings. Record audio tracks in Pro Tools with tips from an experienced music engineer and producer in this free video on music recording.
Pro Tools Mixing: Inserts
Inserts in Pro Tools can be used to adjust output levels of a track. Equalize audio channels with Pro Tools inserts using tips from an experienced music engineer and producer in this free video on...
How to Convert Protected Audio Files to MP3 Format
Converting protected audio files to MP3 format is done by burning them to a CD and importing them to a computer in MP3 format. Convert computer audio files with tips from an experienced computer...
Pro Tools TDM Options: Current Tempo
Pro Tools TDM users can change with tempo of an audio track with this feature. Adjust the tempo of an audio track with the TDM options of Digidesign Pro Tools with the tips in this free video on...
Pro Tools TDM Options: Delay Compensation
Pro Tools TDM users add delay to audio tracks to emphasize peaks. Add delay to sync up audio tracks using the TDM options of Digidesign Pro Tools with the tips in this free video on music...
Pro Tools TDM Options: Smart Tool With Audio Data
Pro Tools TDM users can adjust waveforms with a click of the mouse. Trim audio tracks using the TDM options of Digidesign Pro Tools with the tips in this free video on music recording software...
Pro Tools Editing: Grid Tool
Use the grid tool in Pro Tools to duplicate parts of an audio track. Organize audio tracks using the grid Pro Tools grid with the tips in this free video on music recording software from a...
Pro Tools Tips: Cutting Audio Regions
In Pro Tools, recorded audio can be cut in any spot and edited to blend into the next edit. Record and edit music easily and quickly with a basic Pro Tools set up using tips from an experienced...
Pro Tools Editing: Audio Blocks
Audio blocks in Pro Tools allow users to track data for grouped tracks. Edit individual tracks using editing blocks in Pro Tools with the tips in this free video on music recording software from a...
Pro Tools Editing: Automated Panning
Automated panning in Pro Tools allows users to move audio between left and right channels. Change panning on several tracks at a time using automated features of Pro Tools with the tips in this...
Logic Pro 8: Zooming
Zooming in on tracks in Logic Pro 8 makes minor adjustments easier. Make a Logic Pro 8 mix easier with the software tips in this free video on music production from a professional audio engineer.
Logic Pro 8: Screen Shortcuts
Use shortcuts in Logic Pro 8 to simplify the editing process. Edit faster with the Logic Pro 8 shortcuts in this free video on music production from a professional audio engineer.
Logic Pro 8: Cutting a Sample
Create a sample from any audio source using Logic Pro 8 software. Sample sounds using Logic Pro 8 with the software tips in this free video on music production from a professional audio engineer.
Logic Pro 8: File Organization
File organization in Logic Pro 8 is an important part of the mixing process. Keep track of mixing files in Logic Pro 8 with tips in this free video on music production from a professional audio...
Logic Pro 8: Latch Option
The latch option in Logic Pro 8 keeps controls in place after a user lifts hands off of them. Customize the mix process using Logic Pro 8 with software tips in this free video on music production...
Beat Detective Groove Template Extraction Tips
A groove template extraction tool takes live audio and figures out the quantization of that piece of audio. Use this feature correctly with a few tips from an experienced producer and recording...
Logic Pro 8 Interface: Audio Track Options
The audio track options in Logic Pro 8 allow users to add audio loops to the track. Find out how to use Logic Pro audio tracks in this free video tutorial on music recording software from a...
Cubase Tutorial: MIDI Audio Conversion for External Plug Ins
Turning MIDI data into an audio track is simple in Cubase and can be used periodically while composing. Learn audio conversions for MIDI sequencing in the Cubase DAW from an audio engineer in this...
Cubase Tutorial: MIDI Audio Conversion for Internal Plug Ins
Internal plug ins lets you group tracks together and export to an audio file in Cubase. Learn audio conversions for MIDI sequencing in the Cubase DAW from an audio engineer in this free Cubase...
Adding Eq in Logic Pro Ultrabeat
Logic Pro allows you to equalize your audio tracks. Learn how to use faders in Logic Pro 8 Ultrabeat in this free music production tool tutorial from a professional audio engineer.
Mixing in Logic Pro Ultrabeat
Experiment with different beats in Logic Pro to get the sound you want. Learn more tips for mixing with Logic Pro 8 Ultrabeat in this free music production tool tutorial from a professional audio...
Changing Pitch in Logic Pro Ultrabeat
Open file for Logic Pro audio track to change pitch. Learn more tips for mixing files in Logic Pro 8 Ultrabeat in this free music production tool tutorial from a professional audio engineer.
Garage Band Audio Track Tips
It is important to understand what audio tracks are in order to use Garage Band properly. Learn more about these wave lines from a recording expert in this free video clip.
Reason 4 Audio Output Tips
Reason 4 has many preferences such as audio output that can be altered to make it bus or send tracks to aux tracks or other effects tracks. Learn basic tips on how to get started from a Reason...
Recording Audio to a Computer
Recording audio to a computer can be done by using an eighth-inch jack to connect a boom box to the computer, plugging in the jack to the microphone jack on the computer and pressing "Record" on a...
How to Get the Best Audio Quality From Your Computer
To get the best audio quality from a computer, go into the "Control Panel," double-click on the speakers icon and adjust the computer speakers output to around 85 percent or 90 percent of the...
How to Reset the Audio in a Computer
Resetting the audio in a computer involves going to the Control Panel off of the Start menu, finding the "Sounds" settings icon and either selecting the default or customizing the sounds. Reset...
Logic Pro Audio File Editing Tips
Audio file editing is easy in Logic Pro by seeing exactly what is being done to the wave form. Learn tips on how to edit audio files from a recording expert int his free video clip.
Melodyne Tutorial: Fixing Audio Files
Whole audio files are easier to edit in Melodyne than separate sections. Learn about editing digital pitch correction for use with Pro Tools and Logic Pro in this Melodyne software tutorial from a...
Pro Tools: Changing Tempo
Pro Tools users can change the tempo of a song using the tempo bar. Learn how to adjust the tempo of an audio track with Pro Tools in this free music recording software video from a professional...
Pro Tools: Processing an Audio File
Pro Tools allows users to adjust dynamics of an audio track. Learn how to adjust the parameters of an audio file with Pro Tools in this free music recording software video from a professional...
Logic Pro 8: Recording Live Instruments Over a Beat
Use audio input to record live instruments with Logic Pro. Learn how to record live instruments over a drum beat using Logic Pro 8 in this free music software video from a professional producer...