No effects?

Just downloaded audacity, trying to separate vocals from tracks but I cannot invert it once I separate the two tracks due to effects not being useable…

If you are on Mac OS X, please check that you have installed Audacity correctly (see here: https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/installation-do-not-run-audacity-from-the-dmg/31711/1

For any other platform, please ensure that playback is Stopped (click the “Stop” button). Most functions are disabled during Play, Record and Pause.

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