In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing Audacity 3.6.1 on your Chromebook. Audacity is a powerful, open-source audio editing software that can be incredibly useful for a variety of tasks, from podcast production to music editing.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, it's important to note that this tutorial is specifically for Chromebooks with an Intel or AMD CPU that support Linux Apps. If you have a Chromebook with an ARM64 architecture CPU, this method won't work for you.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Follow these steps carefully to install Audacity on your Chromebook:

1. Enable Linux Apps

First, we need to enable Linux apps on your Chromebook:

1. Go to your Chromebook's Settings
2. Click on the "About Chrome OS" section in the left panel
3. Under the "Developer" section, choose "Set up Linux"
4. Follow the prompts to turn on Linux

2. Install Required Packages

Open a terminal from your app menu and run the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install kmenuedit fuse

These commands update your package repositories and install necessary tools for the installation process.

3. Download Audacity

Next, we'll download the Audacity AppImage:

wget https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/download/Audacity-3.6.1/audacity-linux-3.6.1-x64.AppImage

4. Make the AppImage Executable

We need to make the downloaded file executable:

chmod 755 audacity-linux-3.6.1-x64.AppImage

5. Launch Audacity

Now, let's launch Audacity to ensure it works:

./audacity-linux-3.6.1-x64.AppImage

6. Create an Application Launcher

To make it easier to launch Audacity in the future, we'll create an application launcher:

kmenuedit

In the menu editor:

1. Choose a category for Audacity
2. Click on "New Item"
3. Choose a name for the desktop entry
4. For the command, use the path to the AppImage you downloaded
5. Save the launcher

Enabling Audio Input

To use Audacity's recording features, you need to enable audio input:

1. Go to your Linux app settings
2. Enable audio input

Using Audacity

Now that Audacity is installed, you can start using it for various audio editing tasks. Here are a few tips:

• To add audio files to Audacity, place them inside your Linux folder for easy access.
• Exported files will also be saved in your Linux folder.
• Experiment with Audacity's various tools and effects to enhance your audio projects.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during installation or while using Audacity, consider the following:

• Ensure your Chromebook's software is up to date
• Check that you have sufficient storage space for the installation
• If audio input isn't working, double-check that you've enabled it in your Linux app settings

For more detailed assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out via a YouTube comment on our tutorial video.

Additional Resources

To further enhance your Audacity experience, check out these resources:

• Google Doc used in the tutorial
• Official Audacity Website
• List of Chromebooks with Linux Apps Support
• Chromebook Comparison and Buyers Guide

We hope this guide helps you successfully install and use Audacity on your Chromebook. Happy audio editing!