# \#clips **URL:** https://forum.audacityteam.org/tag/clips/7.md [Latest](https://forum.audacityteam.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.audacityteam.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.audacityteam.org/tags.md) --- ## [What as an active user does not suit me in Audacity 4?](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/what-as-an-active-user-does-not-suit-me-in-audacity-4/154909)
**Author:** [@Yant](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/Yant)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/what-as-an-active-user-does-not-suit-me-in-audacity-4/154909 "2026-11-09T18:03:14Z")
Keyboard combinations often lose focus, do not react (even with the desired language layout!) (it is decided so far that just click on the tab “main” then back to “project.” 2. To reproduce the selection and play the … --- ## [Audacity 4 clip gain controls](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/audacity-4-clip-gain-controls/154668)
**Author:** [@1saidn0](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/1saidn0)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/audacity-4-clip-gain-controls/154668 "2026-10-24T17:37:50Z")
is there a way to manually set the clip point gain by typing it in? eg if i want to copy/paste to keep returning to -50db or +2db etc, at different points, after setting the points. i can make clip gain points - and de… --- ## [Audacity 4 - Export multiple clips roadmap/workarounds?](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/audacity-4-export-multiple-clips-roadmap-workarounds/154468)
**Author:** [@avlantis](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/avlantis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 1:19pm UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/audacity-4-export-multiple-clips-roadmap-workarounds/154468 "2026-10-07T13:19:15Z")
Have been an avid user of audacity for many, many years. Super excited to see the updates coming and 4.x! Just realised that audacity 4 won’t allow export of multiple clips from a track without labelling… Which is a hug… --- ## [How can I trim my clips to no longer have hidden audio in Audacity 4?](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/how-can-i-trim-my-clips-to-no-longer-have-hidden-audio-in-audacity-4/154293)
**Author:** [@Welandabu](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/Welandabu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/how-can-i-trim-my-clips-to-no-longer-have-hidden-audio-in-audacity-4/154293 "2026-09-25T19:07:11Z")
I am editing a podcast where I am taking clips from the full movie audio track to intersperse throughout. Currently, every clip I create is copying the entire 2-hour audio track (due to non-destructive editing), which us… --- ## [Where is the merge audio option?](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/where-is-the-merge-audio-option/153919)
**Author:** [@nichcholasw](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/nichcholasw)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/where-is-the-merge-audio-option/153919 "2026-09-06T15:45:24Z")
Hi, I can´t find merge audio function in Audacity 4. In previous version it was in the Tracks section. --- ## [How to split clip at current playhead?](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/how-to-split-clip-at-current-playhead/153708)
**Author:** [@Damago1](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/Damago1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 2:12pm UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/how-to-split-clip-at-current-playhead/153708 "2026-08-24T14:12:47Z")
A sillly question but I am struggling to do this? I am playin a clip, pausing at the exact position where I want to split the clip (I have multiple clips on timeline), and now I want to split it HERE. How to do this? I … --- ## [Add volume envelope point without altering volume](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/add-volume-envelope-point-without-altering-volume/153709)
**Author:** [@Damago1](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/Damago1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/add-volume-envelope-point-without-altering-volume/153709 "2026-08-22T16:23:02Z")
How to add envelope point without altering the volume? When I click on envelope line, I am adding a point but also immediately alter volume at this point. I want to add the point at a position from which there will be a… --- ## [How can I shut out the function which automatically adjust audio clip speed WITH NO CONFIRMATION?](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/how-can-i-shut-out-the-function-which-automatically-adjust-audio-clip-speed-with-no-confirmation/153628)
**Author:** [@Tspidy](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/Tspidy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 7:54am UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/how-can-i-shut-out-the-function-which-automatically-adjust-audio-clip-speed-with-no-confirmation/153628 "2026-08-17T07:54:15Z")
I was pasting some audio clip from some files. Then, after refusing to treat the data as (xy.z)BPM, audio clip speed was adjusted with no confirmation. this is not the way I want audacity to do. How can I shut this fu… --- ## [Deleting (parts of) clip name deletes whole clip](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/deleting-parts-of-clip-name-deletes-whole-clip/153037)
**Author:** [@Literarion](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/Literarion)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 11:39am UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/deleting-parts-of-clip-name-deletes-whole-clip/153037 "2026-06-23T11:39:08Z")
Hello, I am not sure if this is a bug or if I am missing something in the interface. I have a file with multiple clips (different voices for a full cast reading), and I want to rename them to just their role. I usuall… --- ## [Advice on how to do a demonic voice specific to this character?](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/advice-on-how-to-do-a-demonic-voice-specific-to-this-character/151255)
**Author:** [@AkitaMajesty](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/AkitaMajesty)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/advice-on-how-to-do-a-demonic-voice-specific-to-this-character/151255 "2026-05-25T12:33:29Z")
Sooo I’m working on a fan-run audio project and the character whose voice I’m trying to recreate (effects wise), well I can’t seem to get it down. And every “demonic voice” tutorial is the same deep-distorted voice, and … --- ## [\[FEAT\] Drag and Drop clips to viewport](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/feat-drag-and-drop-clips-to-viewport/152284)
**Author:** [@itaibh](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/itaibh)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/feat-drag-and-drop-clips-to-viewport/152284 "2026-04-27T14:27:11Z")
When I improt clips they go into a new track and placed in timestamp 00:00:00. This makes it very difficult to edit long audio, since it requires me to navigate all the way back to the beginning, then somehow move the cl… --- ## [Wie kann ich für gta v/lspdfr polizei sirenen sounds nahtlos loopen?](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/wie-kann-ich-fur-gta-v-lspdfr-polizei-sirenen-sounds-nahtlos-loopen/152253)
**Author:** [@ibocanylz](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/ibocanylz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/wie-kann-ich-fur-gta-v-lspdfr-polizei-sirenen-sounds-nahtlos-loopen/152253 "2026-04-25T21:09:13Z")
ich habe eine polizei sirene erstellt für gta v/lspdfr und ich höre beim loopen knackser ich hoffe ihr könnt mir behilflich sein also am ende höre ich knackser beim loopen --- ## [Huge file sizes](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/huge-file-sizes/151704)
**Author:** [@HorseBudget](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/HorseBudget)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/huge-file-sizes/151704 "2026-03-08T18:23:18Z")
I’ve seen discussion of this elsewhere e.g. Remove History - File size is huge - #4 by Trebor Recent Audacity file sizes are huge, easily double those from a couple of years ago. Even a couple of seconds clipped from a … --- ## [Using Amplify effect in Audacity to match clips to existing tracks](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/using-amplify-effect-in-audacity-to-match-clips-to-existing-tracks/151576)
**Author:** [@LACat](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/LACat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/using-amplify-effect-in-audacity-to-match-clips-to-existing-tracks/151576 "2026-03-05T18:29:44Z")
Hi, Wondering about adding a short clip (a correction) to an existing track, for an audiobook. Still in WAV form, still unmastered. I have found that “fiddling around” with the Amplify effect can really help me match th… --- ## [How do I fix this audio glitch](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/how-do-i-fix-this-audio-glitch/151662)
**Author:** [@sburb4n](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/sburb4n)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/how-do-i-fix-this-audio-glitch/151662 "2026-03-05T15:52:00Z")
I’m trying to edit a song recording but for some odd reason it recorded.. odd. It’s like multiple random clicks in quick succession. How do I fix this? Click removal and Clip fix are unhelpful and it’s too long and too m… --- ## [Getting started with Audacity](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/getting-started-with-audacity/151191)
**Author:** [@deepdarkwoodss](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/deepdarkwoodss)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/getting-started-with-audacity/151191 "2026-01-31T16:17:15Z")
Hi, hope it is ok to post this here. I have just started a YouTube channel with video tutorials on getting started with Audacity and how to record with a ShureSM58 microphone & Focusrite. Please check it out - www.… --- ## [Change tempo with effecting speed of clips?](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/change-tempo-with-effecting-speed-of-clips/150856)
**Author:** [@NoHetero](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/NoHetero)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/change-tempo-with-effecting-speed-of-clips/150856 "2026-01-07T21:32:21Z")
It seems dead-obvious as a feature to have imho, as i do lots of music with multiple tempos and it gets in the way of editing when every time i need to change which bpm just so i can snap to beats and make my life easier… --- ## [Selecting audio segments](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/selecting-audio-segments/150587)
**Author:** [@Profmox](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/Profmox)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2025, 1:06am UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/selecting-audio-segments/150587 "2025-12-20T01:06:15Z")
I’m suddenly having trouble selecting a portion of an audio track. Audacity keeps highlighting a wider segment and I don’t want to delete that much. What could be causing this? Restarting the computer and the program doe… --- ## [Precise adjustments in timeline](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/precise-adjustments-in-timeline/150375)
**Author:** [@Stewart822](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/Stewart822)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/precise-adjustments-in-timeline/150375 "2025-12-08T00:55:58Z")
Hello Audacity Forum – I wonder if anyone can help me here, or am I missing something obvious. I want to move a selected clip a precise amount left or right in the timeline, as in entering numbers on my keyboard. (NOT c… --- ## [Appending many files with a 2s break inbetween](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/appending-many-files-with-a-2s-break-inbetween/149946)
**Author:** [@cricri1](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/cricri1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/appending-many-files-with-a-2s-break-inbetween/149946 "2025-11-07T17:39:58Z")
Hello everyone, Not sure if I chose the right tags. I saw this question answered elsewhere but the solution did not work at all. Here’s the issue. I want to prepare a long file for voice cloning. I have around 200 very … --- ## [Can there be a preference to not change the clip speeds upon tempo change?](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/can-there-be-a-preference-to-not-change-the-clip-speeds-upon-tempo-change/149615)
**Author:** [@Ellietonin](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/Ellietonin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 7:06am UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/can-there-be-a-preference-to-not-change-the-clip-speeds-upon-tempo-change/149615 "2025-10-24T07:06:01Z")
Hello, I’ve been using Audacity for a few years as a musician, and the tempo feature that was introduced a while ago has been a massive help. This being said, sometimes the tempo of my clips does not match the tempo of t… --- ## [Cannot Paste Audio Segments](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/cannot-paste-audio-segments/149515)
**Author:** [@robert\_neville](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/robert_neville)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 11:56pm UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/cannot-paste-audio-segments/149515 "2025-10-09T23:56:47Z")
I think this is related to this issue here: Automatic Database Backup Failed I am editing a project (multiple tracks) that spans about 40min in length. I am trying to cut and paste a few sections of audio and all of a s… --- ## [Moving vocal phrases on a multi-track vocal to get them both to match the tempo](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/moving-vocal-phrases-on-a-multi-track-vocal-to-get-them-both-to-match-the-tempo/148815)
**Author:** [@Wilster](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/Wilster)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/moving-vocal-phrases-on-a-multi-track-vocal-to-get-them-both-to-match-the-tempo/148815 "2025-09-24T17:53:24Z")
I have a song with two vocal tracks recorded. In places one phrase of the track is noticeably out of time, it comes in late, typically. How do I move that phrase to an earlier time in the track without moving the entir… --- ## [Adding anacrusis to beats and bars](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/adding-anacrusis-to-beats-and-bars/149135)
**Author:** [@eaumechant](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/eaumechant)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2025, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/adding-anacrusis-to-beats-and-bars/149135 "2025-09-19T13:53:58Z")
Hi all! First time poster - thanks for being patient with me. I have used Audacity for many years, and one of the features I’ve found extremely useful in recent updates is the “beats and bars” functionality which allows … --- ## [Insert music track in between narration of audiobook](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/insert-music-track-in-between-narration-of-audiobook/145053)
**Author:** [@phlioit](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/phlioit)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2025, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/insert-music-track-in-between-narration-of-audiobook/145053 "2025-07-31T01:59:07Z")
i’m going crazy! I’m turning a manuscript into an audiobook. The author wants music tracks embedded in between section of the narration. None of it is uniform. First song after 26s then another in 10 mins. It’s supposed… --- ## [Adding room tone to multiple clips at once](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/adding-room-tone-to-multiple-clips-at-once/145274)
**Author:** [@Khgbclark](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/Khgbclark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/adding-room-tone-to-multiple-clips-at-once/145274 "2025-07-23T18:22:41Z")
Hi, i’m new to the audiobook industry and to audacity so please excuse any mistakes. I was wondering how to add room tone into multiple clips (inbetween audio) at once. The problem with my audio is thatiy is has this l… --- ## [Suggestion for UI: "Can't grab clip when handle is tiny"](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/suggestion-for-ui-cant-grab-clip-when-handle-is-tiny/145084)
**Author:** [@mean\_raccoon](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/mean_raccoon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/suggestion-for-ui-cant-grab-clip-when-handle-is-tiny/145084 "2025-07-18T13:58:38Z")
Hello, audacitizens. Context: I’m using Audacity 3.7.1 in Ubuntu 24.04 as a self-contained app (or “.AppImage”). This post is a suggestion for further improvement of Audacity. When Audacity is zoomed out, a short length… --- ## [Missing Clips, Corrupted Projects](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/missing-clips-corrupted-projects/143604)
**Author:** [@rdl](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/rdl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 2:36am UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/missing-clips-corrupted-projects/143604 "2025-07-02T02:36:04Z")
Hi there, I’ve recently started using Audacity to work on some projects where I do a lot of splitting / moving / copying of clips. I will frequently find that after saving and re-opening the project, clips will be missi… --- ## [1 on 1 session - post production corrections](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/1-on-1-session-post-production-corrections/140098)
**Author:** [@e4f](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/e4f)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/1-on-1-session-post-production-corrections/140098 "2025-05-19T18:21:31Z")
Hello all, a quick one - is there any one who could take me out on some 1on1 session with Audacity to answer my question? In general Im looking for some teacher to take me on 15-20 min for postproduction correction. F… --- ## [Batch fade on 30 second song clips](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/batch-fade-on-30-second-song-clips/138035)
**Author:** [@gobrand](https://forum.audacityteam.org/u/gobrand)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/batch-fade-on-30-second-song-clips/138035 "2025-04-28T15:47:19Z")
I want clip to 30 seconds then to add a 1 second fade-out to hundreds of songs. I have done this manually before in two stages - clip to 30s, then add a fade, but would love there to be a Macro I could set up to do it in… [Next page](https://forum.audacityteam.org/tag/clips/7.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=clips)