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I want to do a music podcast. I want to talk and also play music. Issue is, I talk over the music because I don't know how to time/layer tracks. HELP!

What version of Audacity are you using? Please see the pink panel at the top of the page. It would have been better to ask for help before replacing everything with silence. Audacity only did what you asked. What you could have done is given us the content of Help > Show Log... which ...

As I read the document here: https://www.acx.com/help/acx-audio-submission-requirements/201456300 It says "Each uploaded file must have peak values no higher than -3dB." There is no "but at least -3.5 dB" in that statement. I ...

... to keep the playback volume from interfering with the recording. You may also be running into Windows Advanced Services which is a system to help you in conferencing and communications, but can interfere with straight, uncomplicated recording. http://manual.audacityteam.org/o/man/faq_recording_troubleshooting.html#enhancements

Thank you, again, Gale. As before, your instructions were perfect. I have successfully uninstalled 2.0.0, downloaded the 2.1.0 PPA, and now have both 2.1.0 and the manual installed and available.

You have been a great help. Thank you so much.

Now, I look forward to fun with Audacity.

Ralph

... system without the same issue so I know it is not the media I am playing. I have also wondered whether my turntable stylus needs replacing. Any help would be appreciated and if I have not provided some information please ask! Gary

... or really all of the effects in that menu. Where do I download this? I tried to download version 2.1 and read through the Wiki/FAQ but that didn't help either. I apologize if this has already been answered somewhere, or if this is in the wrong forum. We don't make "2.0" or "2.1". ...

... commercial purposes. See http://wiki.audacityteam.org/wiki/Lame_Installation#Legal_issues and you can show your lawyer http://www.mp3licensing.com/help/index.html#5 . Gale

Audacity Version: audacity 2.0.0-1ubuntu0.1 (This info is from the pull down menu from the Audacity program "Help" button) (somewhere during the course of my adventure I came to the conclusion that I was downloading Audacity 2.1.0, 2.0.0 is apparently what I ended up ...

... to change the gain a bit lower and speak a little closer to the mic, but be wary of not to breathe heavily directly into the mic. Thanks for the help.