Can 2 or more MP3 files be joined using Audacity on Windows 7? What I am looking to do is join the files so that the resultant MP3 plays seamlessly (no hiccups). For example, when 2 classical music tracks on a CD run from one movement to the next without pause, there is a perfectly smooth transition when the CD is played. I want to be able to get the same results from 2 purchased MP3s. Can this be done with Audacity and if not, how could the task be accomplished using other available software?
Can 2 or more MP3 files be joined using Audacity on Windows 7?
Yes, but you may not want to. Audacity imports the sound into itself, edits the music together and then creates a whole new MP3 when it’s done. It’s creating a new MP3 that increases the compression distortion and sound damage.
You might be able to use one of the pure MP3 editors
Please note that MP3 files have discontinuities and holes built into the sound format from their heritage as part of a video format. It’s really rough to make an MP3 loop and repeat seamlessly because of that.
Never do production in MP3 if you can help it.
Koz