Hi
im new on here and new to online recording software. i downloaded audacity to my PC running Windows vista but the program wont open. very frustrating.
I seen a post on here saying you need to download Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015.
i went on there but it has this and i dont know which i should download.
File Name
vc_redist.x64.exe File Size 13.9 MB
vc_redist.x86.exe File Size 13.1 MB
any help would much appreciated.
Is there an error message?
Currently Audacity on Windows is 32-bit, so you need the “x86” version.
https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/audacity-2-3-0-will-not-launch-in-windows-vista-solved/50417/5
Yes im getting these two errors.
Hi Trebo
ive downloaded the X86 file.
what happens now ?
As Trebor wrote, you need the “x86: vc_redist.x86.exe” version (because Audacity is a 32-bit app).
Now you run “x86: vc_redist.x86.exe” to install the update, then reboot your computer.
After that, you will hopefully be able to run Audacity.
I followed the instructions.
downloaded audacity and it said completed.
then i downloaded Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015 and chose the vc_redist.x86.exe File for Win Vista and that also stated completed.
i then rebooted my pc but im still getting those same error messages above.
so frustrating. any ideas whats the problem ?
thanks
not shure if it matters but the version i download is 2330. is this correct for Vista ?
I don’t know why you are still getting that error, but you may be able to avoid it by using an older version of Audacity. Try Audacity 2.2.1 from here: https://www.fosshub.com/Audacity-old.html
Thanks Steve
Finally!.. thats done the trick it opened version 2 2 1 no problem.
now i just need to get my head around it Lol.
When i drag n drop a Wav backing track should i have it in stereo or mono,
and whats the best Project rate Hz ? its set at 48000 at the moment.
lastly when i close the program does it automatically save the project or do i have to save it ?
thanks
You can drag supported audio files into an open Audacity window, or you can use “Import” from Audacity’s “File” menu.
Ok thanks,
When i drag n drop a Wav file should i have it in stereo or mono,
and whats the best Project rate Hz ? its set at 48000 at the moment.(does this change the quality ?)
lastly when i close the program does it automatically save the project or do i have to save it ?
A stereo file will be imported as a stereo track.
A mono file will be imported as a mono track.
You can leave it as whatever it imports as.
Unless you have a specific reason to use a different sample rate, I would recommend 44100 as the “Project Rate” (lower left corner of the main Audacity window). This is the standard for CD audio. Tracks may have any sample rate - normally you would leave them at whatever they import as.
Note that when you import a file into a new (empty) Audacity project, the “Project Rate” will change to match the file. If that happens, then you would normally want to change the Project Rate back to 44100.
No it does not. You have to save the project or it will be lost forever.
Note that there are two parts to an Audacity project: There is the “Project File” (which has the file extension “.aup”) and there is a “_data” folder. Both parts are essential. See this page (to avoid tears later 
) Managing Audacity Projects - Audacity Manual
Ok Steve thanks for that.
forgot to ask,
does this program have vocal effects such as reverb and delay etc as the drop down list
does not allow you to click on them ?
Also how many individual tracks can you record on this program. such as if i have a backing track to sing along to, could i record 20 more tracks along side that backing track ?