Audacity Audio Editor is an open-source, freely available tool utilized as a multi-tracking audio editor. It is used to edit audio and add various effects such as changing the speed of sound and pitch, trimming audio, voice enhancement, fade in, fade out, and so on. This audio editor is compatible with both Windows-based and Linux-based operating systems, including Ubuntu 22.04.
In this post, we will take a look at the method to install Audacity Audio Editor on Ubuntu 22.04. So, let’s begin!
Installation of Audacity Audio Editor using snap on Ubuntu 22.04
For the installation of Audacity Audio Editor, firstly, we have to install snap on Ubuntu 22.04. Then, by using the snap repository, we can easily install Audacity Audio Editor.
Step1: Update and upgrade Ubuntu 22.04 repository
In the first step, we will update and upgrade Ubuntu 22.04 repository using Terminal. To do so, use the shortcut key “CTRL+ALT+T” to start the terminal and execute the following command:
$ sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
Step 2: Installation of snap on Ubuntu 22.04
Next, we will install snap on our system by executing the below-given command:
$ sudo apt install snapd
Step 3: Audacity Audio Editor installation in Ubuntu 22.04
Now we can easily install Audacity in Ubuntu 22.04 using the snap store with the help of the following command:
$ sudo snap install audacity
As you can see, we have successfully installed Audacity Audio Editor in Ubuntu 22.04.
Step 4: Launch Audacity Audio Editor in Ubuntu 22.04
In the next step, we are going to launch Audacity on our system. To do so, search “Audacity” in the “Activities” menu and open this audio editor:
Audacity Audio Editor is now open in front of you and is all set to use on Ubuntu 22.04:
We have covered all the essential steps for the installation of Audacity on Ubuntu 22.04. Now we will demonstrate the method of uninstalling Audacity using Ubuntu’s Terminal.
Uninstall Audacity Audio Editor from Ubuntu 22.04
To uninstall Audacity Audio Editor from your Ubuntu 22.04 system, execute the below-given command:
$ sudo snap remove audacity
We have completely discussed how we can install, launch and uninstall Audacity Audio Editor on Ubuntu 22.04.
Conclusion
For the installation of Audacity Audio Editor, firstly, you have to install snap on Ubuntu 22.04 using the “$ sudo apt install snapd” command. Then we will install Audacity from the snap store by executing the “$ sudo snap install audacity” command on the Ubuntu terminal. In this post, we have covered all the essential steps to install, remove and launch Audacity on Ubuntu 22.04.
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