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Computer Audio
Software
Before you can start, you will need some software to produce, release, and consume your podcast. In the following
steps you will find some free or low-cost examples which are mostly cross-platform programs. Choose the option that
matches your needs and operating system. Some research online should help you identify which program has your
ideal functionality and workflow.
Step 1 – Producing
First, you will need a music program that allows you to record audio and export MP3 files. There are many DAWs
(Digital Audio Workstation) which offer such functionality on Mac and PC, such as Reaper, Tracktion, Logic, Garage
Band, Cubase. One of the most popular cross-platform freeware is Audacity, which is available for Mac OS X, Windows,
and even Linux.
Step 2 – Exporting
In case of using Audacity, make sure to get the free "LAME MP3 Encoder". This is a freeware plug-in which needs to be
installed additionally to Audacity to enable your audio file to be exported into MP3 format.
Step 3 – Uploading
To upload your newly created MP3 podcast, you will need an upload/distribution software, often called Podcast Studio
or Podcast Producer. This software allows you to fine-tune your podcast, create RSS content, and finally upload your
podcast on a server. An old Windows classical is Podifier, but newer tools can be found at Ultraschall.fm (based on a
specific version of the DAW Reaper), Spreaker.com or Buzzsprout.com, to name just some few examples.
Step 4 – Consuming
If you want to listen to your own podcast or consume releases from other bloggers, you will need a "podcast receiver"
such as the cross-platform Juice (http://juicereceiver.sourceforge.net/ ). Mac users might prefer iTunes, but there are
other so called "Podcatchers" (or Podcast Clients): WinAmp (WinAmp.com), gPodder (gPodder.net), Miro (getmiro.com),
or Amarok (amarok.kde.org), for example.
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