Creating Sound Files

• Software (Free):

• Audacity: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

• FreeCorder: http://www.freecorder.com/

• GarageBand (Mac): http://www.apple.com/ilife/garageband/

• Software ($$$):

• Cakewalk: http://cakewalk.com/

• Audition: http://www.adobe.com/products/audition/

• Soundbooth: http://www.adobe.com/products/soundbooth/

• SoundEdit Pro: http://rmbsoft.com/sep.asp

• Some Common Sound File Formats

• • AIFF: Audio Interchange File Format | Mac/CD
  • AU: µlaw (mu-law) Format | Unix
  • MIDI: Musical Digital Interface | Synthesizers
  • MPEG: Moving Picture Experts Group (mp3)
  • Real Audio (.ram/.ra)
  • WAV: Windows Audio format