Can't play audio

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Henri F
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Can't play audio

Post by Henri F » Wed Oct 22, 2008 6:28 am

When I load an audio file and try to play it, the cursor RACES through the sound waves displayed on the screen in about a second. I can't listen to anything, can;t add a voice recording to the instrumental track. The manuals don;t have any advice.

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Re: Can't play audio

Post by steve » Wed Oct 22, 2008 4:26 pm

And it sounds like a chipmunk?
You have tried to import an unsupported file type.
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Re: Can't play audio

Post by legallyme2 » Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:02 pm

I have the same problem. I downloaded Audacity Beta and it comes with a play-at-speed meter that I have to take down to 19x and it plays normally, but when I want to save the revised audio file, it still keeps the "chipmunk" playback. Does anyone know how I can save the audio file with corrections? Your input would be greatly appreciated. :D

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Re: Can't play audio

Post by steve » Thu Jun 18, 2009 12:04 am

It plays what normally? You have not said what you are trying to play - where has it come from? Something you recorded? Something you downloaded?
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