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[evandeuth09]

So i'm defnately new to all of this but i came across audacity while looking for a software program that would allow me to take my previously recorded tracks on a multi-track recorder and set them up individually in front of me on a computer to edit them and combine them into one perfect sounding piece of audio. basically i'm good on the recording end, i just need something to touch up my work and produce it. i'm wondering if this is the right program for the job? if anyone can help me, please let me know. i'm very passionate about quality sounding music and i really need a program that will let me produce that. please let me know!!!

[alatham]

Sure, you can do that.

If your multi-track recorder has an easy way to import each track individually, then do that. If not, you'll have to record each one separately (and the audio quality will depend on your sound card). Either method will work, but if you can upload the files directly it'll be much easier.

Once you've got all the tracks saved as separate wav files, just import each one into an Audacity project and edit and mix to your hearts content. If they don't line up the way they should, you'll have to use the time shift tool to move them into place. It's at the top of the screen and looks like two arrows pointing left and right with a horizontal line connecting them in the middle.

I don't have all my usual links handy (I'm testing out my GNU/Linux install and haven't figured out how to share my links with Windows), but if you do a google search and a youtube search for "audacity tutorials" you can find quite a bit of help. This forum is also a great resource, but it's always appreciated if you do some searching on your own first.

[steve]

If your multi-track recorder has an easy way to import each track individually,

I think you mean "export"

[evandeuth09]

that sounds excellent. so just to clarify, say i record 5 tracks in one song. i would take each individual track and save them to my computer and i can open them up with audacity and combine them, edit them, add effects, etc... correct me if i'm mistaken please? if this is the case, that would be a bundle of help.

[steve]

That's basically it.
The one other thing to consider though, is that some recorders export tracks that all start at the beginning of the song (time=0 seconds) but other recorders just export the part that has actually been recorded. In the latter case it can be difficult to get all of your tracks to line up if there are parts that have been "dropped in" later in the song.

[dlprnl]

I have the program of "Audacity" and I can do nothing with it.
I use it to try to talk into this program with microphone. It does nothing.
Maybe someone can tell me how to work it.
Please.

[dlprnl]

I have the program of "Audacity" and I can do nothing with it.
I use it to try to talk into this program with microphone. It does nothing.
Maybe someone can tell me how to work it.
Please.

[steve]

Here's a walkthrough for getting started:
(If you can't record with Audacity, give particular care to section "2. Check the Preferences"

http://audacityteam.org/manual-1.2/tuto ... ics_3.html