Can't open project

[mac895]

Audacity 2.1.1 on Windows 7.

After a few months, I'm back with a strange problem. I can't get the organ music file (VORC008) to load into Audacity. Before (in September) when I clicked on VORC008 it would load into Audacity. Now when I click on VORC008 it changes into "e00" which won't load into Audacity It does nothing when I click on it (e00). Back in September, I called up the file from Sansa Clip recorder and it loaded in Audacity immediately. My eventual goal is to create a file with the organ music into a MP3 file that will load into Windows Media Center and burn the music piece onto a CD disk in MP3 format to play on a PA system.

[steve]

As this is a new question, I've split it to a new topic.

when I clicked on VORC008 it would load into Audacity. Now when I click on VORC008 it changes into "e00"

It sounds like you are clicking on the _data folder rather than on the .AUP file.

If you've not already done so, I'd recommend that you set Windows to not hide file extensions, then you will be able to see the ".aup" at the end of the file name. See: http://www.howtohaven.com/system/show-f ... orer.shtml

Be aware that there are two parts to an Audacity project, the AUP file and the associated _data folder. (More info here: http://manual.audacityteam.org/o/man/au ... jects.html)

[mac895]

Here I am back on this project that has extended for many months. (I haven't been working on it all these months but finally got back to it again) To reiterate, I have an .aup file that I opened in Audacity and edited it. Now I wan't to do what is necessary to convert the edited .aup file to a file that can be played in a MS Media Player or other similar device. I have accumulated all the good advice you folks gave me and have it all printed out, but I am not able to comprehend what I have to do (parenthetically I am not a 12 year old computer genius) I am 96 years old and have been fooling with computers since they came out in 1979 or so but I have never had any real training. I started with a Timex-Sinclair that had no storage at all. We used cassette tape recorders storage. To get to the point:. If I sent you the organ music file in question, would you convert it for me into mp3 or what ever file can be burned on a CD disk? I would be glad to pay for your help. Better yet could you burn it directly on the disk so that it would be ready to play?

Many thanks...mac895

[Gale Andrews]

Hi

You should just open the AUP file by double-clicking it, then it will open in Audacity. Or, start Audacity first, then do File > Open... and select the AUP file and open it.

If you have got that far already, and you can see tall blue waves inside Audacity, then what you need to do is File > Export Audio... and choose WAV for the export format. See here: Export Audio - Audacity Manual. WAV is perfect quality and is the best choice for burning to CD.

There is good information about burning to CD from a WAV file here:
Tutorial - Burning music files to a CD - Audacity Manual.

You can play the WAV in Windows Media Player too.


Gale

[mac895]

Thanks for the encouragement. It appears that my file has been converted to a .wav file since it appears in the file name in the Audacity file box. Now the problem is I can't get Windows Media Player (WMP)to accept my .wav file. After I type in c\users where the file is stored, WMP breaks in and says no files found. It won't let me finish typing in the file location and name. Maybe I should highlight the file name and click it into the WMP file box rather than type it in letter for letter. I'll try that. Such a pain.

Mac 895

[Gale Andrews]

Open Windows Media Player. Press ALT on your keyboard then you can see File > Open. No need to type the file name.

Or right-click the WAV in Explorer, Choose "Open with" then choose Windows Media Player.


Gale

[mac895]

You are a genius. It worked perfectly after I followed your instructions.. How do I save it in Media Player? Is there a location? Maybe I could give it a separate folder. I'm going to have to do some further editing of the data. As you know if you have listened to the piece. there is some booming undercurrents to the music. I think it would sound better if this could be eliminated. Maybe you can help me with this. Many thanks for helping me. Audacity is an absolutely wonderful app. Gosh the people who put it together are to be congratulated many times. I would be glad to make a contribution to the organization if that is possible. All the best...mac895.

[Gale Andrews]

How do I save it in Media Player? Is there a location? Maybe I could give it a separate folder.

Windows Media Player can't save files except burn them to CD. Is that what you mean? If so have a look at this link:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/wind ... =windows-7.

I'm going to have to do some further editing of the data. As you know if you have listened to the piece. there is some booming undercurrents to the music. I think it would sound better if this could be eliminated. Maybe you can help me with this.

Could you start a new topic for that question, and attach a small sample (WAV file) of the music where there is a booming noise. The problem could have a number of causes. This link explains how you can save and attach a small file for us: How to post an audio sample.

I would be glad to make a contribution to the organization if that is possible.

Any contribution you are able to make would be gratefully accepted. Please see http://old.audacityteam.org/donate/.


Gale

[mac895]

OK I'll open a new project. Meanwhile I'm having trouble loading an edited file into MS Media Player. I was able to load the original unedited file into Media Player, but when I highlighted an edited version I get a message that the file is installed on another device. When I shut down Audacity and highlight and double click the edited file, it starts Audacity rather than Media Player. Very frustrating. Hope you can help...mac895

[mac895]

Yet another problem. I can't find out how to start a new string of posts. Please help stupid me on that simple problem...mac895