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Embedding the AUP file inside the _DATA folder doesn't count. They're designed to be separate.

This problem regularly burns people who decide to "clean up" and "organize" all those files and folders.

Koz

You're looking right at it, but is it in the same place or folder as the associated AUP file, and did you change any of the file or folder names? The Project name is burned into the AUP file internally when you make the Project and once you make one it's not optional any more.

Koz

... on and I get a prompt that my files cannot be found! "cannot find the project data folder"...well I'm looking right at it! Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

Thanks for sharing. Glad we could help.
Koz

... Do Not Use the Leveler Effect . If you record the audio too loud (the loudest parts hit the top or bottom of the track), then the Limiter will Not help to remove the distortion. However, if you have recorded low enough so that the loudest parts remain below 0 dB, then the Limiter may help to bring ...

How about we just give you regular help? When you File > Export, audacity will include all the sound tracks stacked one over the other that are not muted. So if you are overdubbing to get all the different voice and and instruments, make sure ...

... export the audio, it only plays the guitar and none of my layered vocals? I cant figure out why and am completely technology illiterate so please help!!!!! :o

If you need any more help please tell us your version of Audacity and OS X (see the pink panel at the top of the page).


Gale

... and "regions", but am unclear at what they are, how they differ, and whether they are useful for what I need to do. Google didn't help much, which surprises me because I expected this task to be very common.

Just uninstalled and reinstalled You should know that re-installing Audacity doesn't reset Audacity. Close everything. Go > Go To Folder > See attached. Go there. Drag the audacity folder to the trash. Close. The next time you open Audacity, it should welcome you as a fresh, new user. Note this wil...