Audacity Forum

Quite a few Linux distribution offer both free and commercial (paid) versions - the difference between the two is often minimal, but if corporate paranoia can fund free software, then that sounds like a good deal all round.

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I thought this topic was about Rainer's recording.

In order to add some higher customization level in this matter, in a way that (I believe) wouldn't require such a heavy development load, my suggestion is to add a new toolbar with customizable buttons. In the same way you can (now) customize and assign tasks/functions to keyboard shortcuts, users ...

Having just spent the last couple of days fighting to install Avid's "Pro Tools" (possibly the closest thing to an "industry standard" for recording software) I shall have to disagree strongly against the idea that Open Source Software is in any way more risky than closed source....

I therefore have decided to burn 2 CDs of my LPs – one with no adjustments to the Dynamic Range for my home environment, the other to be listened to in my auto. Great minds Charlie, that's exactly what I do :D The "Home" version I do not compress at all. The car (auto) version I compress ...

Not seen this one before, but it's on the PCWorld top 100 free applications list for 2010. MP3 Skype Recorder v.1.9.0 http://voipcallrecording.com/ What they say: Main features of MP3 Skype Recorder: * It's absolutely free with no limits attached. * Automatic or manual recording capabilities. * Comp...

It's not something that you can "fix", though if all else fails you may be able to improve it a bit with Audacity. The better approach is to see if you can get the tape to play better. The likely cause is that the tape is deteriorating and the magnetic surface is turning to dust and/or bec...

Have you rebooted the computer?

Try upgrading to Audacity 1.3.12 http://audacityteam.org/download/beta_mac

See here: http://wiki.audacityteam.org/wiki/Lame_Installation