Audacity Forum

Thanks guys.

I probably wasn't clear enough, as I am actually recording my own bands jam sessions, as opposed to going to a gig and trying to record.

Appreciate any and all assistance!

... one : http://dl.free.fr/bk3i2VXa5 It happens that whatever other file I try to import using your method (and that was the case before I called for help), I get a shortened or repeated version of those both files. Here is an example of a file where they are repeated thrice : http://dl.free.fr/t7LKcEOzW ...

... to that, Audacity will now no longer save my history at all, and every time I start it up it shows me the "Welcome to Audacity, how to get help" pop-up, even after having clicked the check box to not show it anymore. I've reinstalled the program after making sure the .cfg file was ...

For live recording I try to record each instrument and vocal on a separate track. I use a Zoom R16.
My main aim is to get a good "hot" signal onto each track without clipping.
Then I import the separate tracks into Audacity to get a balance and add reverb.
Compression is a matter of taste

... 100! IT WORKS!!!!!! Not the best tone but my goodness way better than it was. If I reduce it again I think that will fix it. Thanks for ALL you help! I feel better now. My friend bought this at my suggestion, she isn't computer literate and will not keep on with anything if she hits a wall. ...

... the sound card through PulseAudio. To start with, look in the Device Toolbar . What options are available in the three boxes? Also, go to "Help > Audio Device Info" and copy/paste what is in there into your reply (that should show what audio devices Audacity can see).

thanks for the help everyone :) you can check out my video that i put up with my mic :) thanks again. It looks like "your" video is subject to someone else’s copyright. All I see is: "This video contains content from ...

... automatically (for example use Compression and amplify like thread topic starter) or does it depend on the recording each time? Appreciate your help. Thanks! Virtually nothing. When recording a live band I will generally record direct from the mixing desk as a stereo Mix taken from an Aux send ...

How long are the recordings supposed to be? Do you get an error when exporting, if so what does it say? If you are still stuck, I suggest posting a screenshot of one of the projects. CTRL + F in Audacity to fit the project to the screen, then ALT + PrtScr to capture the project window. Open Paint, p...

Are these recorded tracks in the same project? No I saved them as two separate ones. And is the exported file a valid file of the expected length one is about 21 seconds and the other 14. It looks pretty silent when I open it in Audacity! There are no wave thingies, just a blank If the tracks are i...