How can i listen to a beat while i record new vocals?

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How can i listen to a beat while i record new vocals?

Post by rob9710 » Tue Mar 01, 2011 5:46 am

I already have an existing beat but what i am trying to do is record my vocals while listening to the beat like in my older version of audacity before i upgraded. Basically my music won't playback while im recording a new track. Any help is appreciated :)

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Re: How can i listen to a beat while i record new vocals?

Post by steve » Tue Mar 01, 2011 8:07 am

Enable "Overdub" (bottom of the Transport menu)
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