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Learn how to create and edit your own samples using Audacity.

1. Open Audacity 
2. Select File ---> New
3. Open the audio panel from the preferences (sometimes found in settings menu).  Ensure the recording and output devices are set appropriately.  If using the built in microphone it should look like this:

• If not using the built in options use the drop down menus to select the appropriate device.
• If a novice user, it's best to leave the rest of the settings as they set up in Audacity as standard.  But if you want to tweak things there are lots of things you can explore here.

4. Click the red record button
5. You will see an audio track being created in real time. Now speak, sing or just make a noise and look to see if you are getting a good response from your mic.

• Mic level
• Recorded wav.
• Click Stop or hit the Space Bar to stop the recording

Now use the select and edit tools to cut out the sound/sample/voice you wish to use.
6. Click on the selection tool, making sure you are zoomed in enough to see the recording on enough detail.

7. Using the mouse, click and drag to select the sound.
8. Make sure you get as close to the start and end as possible to ensure no ‘dead space’.
9. Once selected go to the file menu and select:

• Export Selection
• Click OK, then choose a name and select a target, (a place to save the file, so you know where it is). Check the file format says .wav
• Click Save or OK.

Your sample is now ready to use!