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What happens if you overwrite a "dependency" ? The current handling of overwrite of a dependent PCM WAV or AIFF creates an extra "-old" file that is the file as originally imported (even if you export a data-identical file without changes). Perhaps if we had an "Overwrite o...

Personally I do not need multichannel playback. I know though that multichannel playback would solve my needs for SMPTE sync. I didn't want to open a request for multichannel playback since that request has already been discussed. It's a different way to address why multichannel support is useful f...

Idea 1: Perhaps we could provide a bit more information about the "standard" formats, particularly about those that don't have options. I think that might be better than the bald "no format specific options" which almost looks like it is "not" recommended. There is a r...

Rather than lengthen the dropdown menu for "Save as type" I would actually propose shortening and reordering it thus: WAV (Microsoft) signed 16-bit PCM WAV (Microsoft) 32-bit float AIFF (Apple) signed 16-bit PCM MP3 files M4A (AC) files (FFmpeg) Ogg Vorbis files FLAC files ---------------...

Peter, they are not "obscure". U-Law and A-Law and ADPCM get asked about regularly on the Forum, especially by people who use Audacity to record messages for telephone systems. I know because of how often I answer those. ;) OK maybe not "obscure" but almost certainly less freque...

As well as the possibility of the computer not keeping up and missing little pieces, speed problems are as I often say usually a problem of one or more of the following: Mismatched sample rates somewhere between Audacity, Windows and the device Incorrect drivers for the device doing the playback and...

I only wish to record in Mono as this is only used for recording "spoken word", not music or songs. (I went through FAQ but the closest I could see were topics around "trying to Import to/Export from Mono") I get this problem on Windows 10 and also had it on Windows 8.1. The pro...

I have been using Pro Tools and I want to switch to Audacity. My system is Windows XP. I have a MXL 909 mic and Mbox 2mini. I have worked with 7.1 Pro Tools. I am a Voice Over Artist and do a Podcast...What do I need to change ??? I am not an engineer and any help would be appreciated. I notice you...

For "files" that have not yet been "File-Save"d or "File-Export"ed, would it be possible to have a menu option to "Overwrite Original..." that directly targets the original file and format (probably with an "Are you sure" dialog)? Yes, that is what ...

Technically I think they could be so described, Yes, "technically" they are "uncompressed" and "lossless" formats (but they are also "low quality" formats). If you have a u-Law or A-law file, it can be imported into Audacity and re-exported to create an exact...