Audio Production

What are appropriate audio assets, and where can I find them?

Audio assets are recorded music, sound effects, or other recorded resources that you might consider incorporating into your podcast or audio project. Note that copyright protects the rights of the recording artist or copyright owner. 

When creating audio projects, you have access to a variety of free and legally usable sound resources, including: 

• Public Domain Audio: These sounds and music are no longer protected by copyright and are freely available for any use. 
• Open Access Audio: Creators intentionally share these files for public use, often under specific licenses like Creative Commons. 
• Fair Use Content: In some instances, copyrighted material can be used under 'fair use' principles, typically for educational or transformative purposes. 
• Attribution-Required Audio: Some creators allow free use of their audio files, requesting that users provide credit only. This may involve mentioning the artist's name or linking to their website in your project. 

By utilizing these resources, you can enhance your audio projects while adhering to copyright laws and supporting content creators.

Always check the specific terms of use for each audio file to ensure proper compliance.

Audacity is a free, open-source, cross-platform audio software.

Adobe Audition allows you to record, edit, and mix audio for video, podcasts, and effects. Georgia Tech students have access to Adobe Creative Cloud, including Adobe Audition. 

GarageBand is a fully equipped music creation studio for Mac. GarageBand and Logic are accessible in the library's media scholarship commons and in the library's audio recording studio.