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I would probably use a similar approach, but if there's not a huge number of tracks I'd keep it all in one project: 1) Make a "sub-mix" of the harmony tracks by selecting those tracks (after setting pan and gain) and apply "Tracks menu > Mix and render to new track". This retains...

That's the one where we get rid of the split file system, right? If you are referring to the mythological "unitary project format", then no that's not what Gale is saying, and unfortunately there are currently no signs of it making an appearance in Audacity 2.1.4. The subject of this foru...

The delay occurs if you route the sound through the computer before sending it to your headphones. To avoid the delay, monitor through your mixer.

Audacity does not change settings on your computer.
If you are using a USB audio device, see: http://manual.audacityteam.org/man/faq_ ... k.html#usb

You've enabled the "muli-tool". Click on the "I" icon button or press F1 to return to the normal Selection Tool (see: http://manual.audacityteam.org/man/tools_toolbar.html)

Audacity "Save Compressed Copy of Project" is unfortunately somewhat broken. No it's not broken, though I agree that it won't suit everyone. "Saved Compressed Copy" is intended to make projects more easily shared. By applying envelopes when rendering tracks to OGG, the recipient...

WashingtonRadioGuy wrote:but I get a loud TICK starting playback from anywhere within the file.

If you can get it work with Jack Audio System, then I would expect that to solve the "tick" problem.

Xerlome wrote:What is the smallest lossless type?

Most lossless compressed formats (including FLAC) reduce the file size to about 50 to 60% of the original uncompressed size. I don't know of any lossless formats that do better than that.

Audacity 2.1.3 is on the way and hopefully not long now, but no custom themes in this release.

Which version of Audacity?
Which version of Linux?

How exactly did you "open" the test.wav file?
Do other files play correctly in Audacity?
Have you tried rebooting your computer?