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After recording sequential tracks (vinyl records), can I play back only selected tracks?

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You need to make each track into its own file when importing them through Audacity. You can record the whole album into one file to start with. Then, you'll take the .WAV file for the entire album, which you just created, and make a copy of it under a different name. Then, edit this file down to one track - hit "save as" or export under the name of that track.

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I would like to use Audacity to record myself playing multiple instruments on one track. How do I accomplish this?

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You can record each instrument on its own track, then merge them all down to one after all the trimming and editing and all that jazz.

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When recording a new voice section or word correction and inserting it into an existing solo voice track, what is the best method of matching the volume of the inserted piece to the rest of the track?

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Use the Gain tools on the left side of the track, and drag it up or down, like a volume switch, until it matches your liking.

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How do I connect a sound system to Audacity?

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You connect a sound system by going to select microphone and clicking on your kind of microphone.

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Is it possible to set the record on to copy a whole cassette side in one long track?

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Yes. If you pause it at the end of the first side while you start side 2, you can copy the whole cassette in the same track. This would also work for multi-tape sets if you clicked pause while changing the tape.

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How and where do I download Audacity?

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The website Audacity.org. Go to the download tab, select your device, and download.

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Can I save as an MP3 using Audacity?

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You can, after you first install an MP3 converter. The most popular is LAME, available on SourceForge. For best results, install LAME in the conventional manner for your OS, after you install Audacity. See the Audacity manual for the full instructions. Audacity does not come with MP3 built-in, for legal reasons.

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Can I increase the bass on recordings by altering settings in Audacity, recorded MP3's lack bass?

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Yes, you can turn up the bass by altering setting in Audacity. Just got to the settings audio output and click bass.

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