quick command for changing playback speed?

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saltobello
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quick command for changing playback speed?

Post by saltobello » Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:13 pm

I'd like to be able to toggle the playback speed while I'm listening--but not by using the bar while playing, but rather by using a quick command (like raising and lowering the volume incrementally in QuickTime by using the Up and Down arrow keys). Can this be done?

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Re: quick command for changing playback speed?

Post by kozikowski » Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:37 pm

Edit > Preferences > Keyboard (or where ever it is in 1.2) and see if it's available for assigning to a shortcut key. I didn't see it in 1.3 and that usually means it isn't available in earlier versions, either, but look around.

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Re: quick command for changing playback speed?

Post by steve » Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:20 pm

In Audacity 1.3.x

Edit menu > Preferences > Keyboard tab

Select "Command" and scroll down to the bottom of the list.

Set keyboard shortcuts for the last 2 options. (note that a lot of keys are already defined so you may need to redefine other keys.)
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