To :The user can add special effects can be completed applied to a recorded track (or a portion of the recorded track).One limitation of the Audacity application is that the performer cannot hear the effect while recording their vocal or playing their instrument.For this "real-time" feature, another application called Ardour is better. The Ardour application is very similar to Protools, but requires a steeper learning curve on how to use it.

(List some :'''Several common types of special effectsinclude:''' ::* '''Amplify'''::* '''Change speed'''::* '''Change Tempo'''::* '''Equalization'''::* '''Fade in'''::* '''Fade out''' (like song fading out at the end)::* '''Echo'''::* '''Phaser'''

<td>[[Image:auacityRecording3.png|thumb|300px|Adding specials effects via the '''ToolsEffects''' menu. In this example, the second track's volume is being amplified (volume increased) ]]</td>