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Audacity is a free, open-source, multi-track sound editor. It is also available on the public computers in the library. You can use it for podcasts, music, or creating soud files to add to video projects. The program comes with the ability to export to a .wmv file. If you would like to export as an .mp3, you need to download a separate file (follow the prompts given by the program).
Account: None needed, but you must download the program to your desktop. Available for Macs and PCs.
Creative Commons has an excellent list of places that offer music under their licenses. Here are some of our favorites:
Creative Commons is a type of copyright that gives creators a way to share their work for free while retaining ownership. They offer six different licenses, and all a creator needs to do is attach one to his or her work. CC licensed materials are great for music, photos, sound effects, and more. You must be sure to follow the rules of the CC licenses, but they also give a lot more freedom than traditional copyright and are much easier to understand.
Please give credit when using Creative Commons material. The creators are letting you use their material for free, so it's the least you could do.
Want to learn more about Creative Commons, how it works, or how to cite it? Check out this useful infographic.
