Audacity Forum

In copying tapes or vinyl - is there any way to get some internet database to provide names of tracks?
I use JRiver media canter to rip CDs - and track labels are provided automatically.

if I record from the tape out jack of my preamp (Krell KRC), the signal, as shown on the computer screen, is tiny - 1-2 db with really loud passages up to 5db. if I record from the output of a Tandberg cassette deck (which provides input and output gain controls), I get a more healthy signal There's...

I need to add a "composer" field to the default metadata screen. I'd like to see "composer" for every new project.
How do I do this without having to type it in on every screen?
thanks

using windows 7, pro 64 bit; audacity 2.0.2 via installer.

Project: copy vinyl on laptop with at least 24/96 quality

currently using soundblaster x-fi HD to input signal from my stereo system

can anyone recommend a better quality USB external sound card/device?

Windows 7, SP1, 64 bit. Probably via installer. Project: download LPs to hard drive. Example: I record a Paul Robeson record, hit control M to get approximate divisions. When finished, I remove some noise, move the marker to just before the song, (including the first song) and enter a label. When I ...

when trying to label songs (control B or M), program won't accept several letters - like J and K.

V2.0.2; windows 7 64 bit SP1: dont know whether I used zip or exe installer.
while recording an LP into Audacity (32 bit/96K) -
any way to create a track separator on the fly, while listening to the LP?
I'd be happy to mark the track, then go back and label it later.

thanks