This seems like a basic function that should be easy and intuitive to figure out, but I’ve been unsuccessful.
When mixing a multi-track session, I can open multiple (previously recorded) audio tracks and then move them ONCE to the general area in the timeline where I want them. But once I’ve done that, I can’t figure out the shortcut key(s) or commands I need to allow me to continue to slide them further up or down the timeline to “tweak” exactly where I want them to be heard. I know I’m missing something obvious but can’t find it.
For moving a whole track up / down as you described koz, you don’t have to use the Time Shift Tool. The track can be dragged up / down whichever tool is currently being used.
Just so we are sure that we are all using the same words - the “Timeline” is the horizontal ruler at the top of the panel where the tracks are (Timeline - Audacity Manual)
Dragging an audio clip left / right, requires the Time Shift Tool. Note that if there are multiple audio clips on a track, an audio clip can only be moved left / right if there is empty space for it to move into. See here for more info: Time Shift Tool - Audacity Manual
For moving a whole track up / down as you described koz, you don’t have to use the Time Shift Tool. The track can be dragged up / down whichever tool is currently being used.
Are you changing the order of the tracks top to bottom? I thought the poster wanted earlier and later adjustments. That’s Time Shift.
I wasn’t sure from the original question, hence giving both answers (Up / down, drag from the track’s info panel. Left / right, use the Time Shift Tool).
Big thanks to Steve and kozilowski. I’m gradually figuring it out -with your help. I was indeed talking about moving tracks up and down a horizontal timeline.
