Audacity is a free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. You can use Audacity to:

• Record live audio.
• Convert tapes and records into digital recordings or CD’s.
• Edit Ogg Vorbis, MP3, WAV or AIFF sound files.
• Cut, copy, splice or mix sounds together.
• Change the speed or pitch of a recording.
• And more! See the complete list of features.

If you are just breaking into the audio editing scene, this application will get you started on the right track. Once you have a good understanding of the basics within this app, you can always move on to a more robust app if you feel the need to. Or, if this works for you then stick with it. Remember, other audio editing apps that have more bells and whistles come with a hefty price tag. This one is free.

Download Audacity here