Assigning different inputs to different tracks

[philipt18]

I'm using an external firewire interface (a MOTU Traveler) that has 22 inputs according to the Audio MIDI Setup app. I can assign the device as the input device, and I can tell it I want to record 3 tracks, but how do I assign specific inputs from the device to the tracks? Thanks.

[kozikowski]

Someone will correct me, but I don't think you do. I think Audacity starts with track one and works up. You can scramble the tracks in post.

Also, Audacity will only manage 16 tracks, so if you recorded your stereo show on tracks 21 and 22, you may be out of luck.

Koz

[philipt18]

I don't need all the inputs. My question is what if I want to use inputs 1, 2, 4 and 7? Or what if I create an aggregate device and want to select from inputs from that?

[steve]

I don't need all the inputs. My question is what if I want to use inputs 1, 2, 4 and 7?

Can you record tracks 1,2,3,4,5,6,7all at the same time?
If so, do that, then delete tracks 3,5 and 6.

That's how the other guy managed it.

Windows drivers are not as flexible as ASIO, but Audacity does not support ASIO due to licensing restrictions - hence the need for this work-around.