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How do I remove a section without moving the rest of the track? I'm trying to cut out an intro but I want everything after it to remain in the same place.

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Instead of trying to delete the section, I would use the "Generate... Silence" feature and overwrite that part of the song with silence. That will prevent the shifting.

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How do I delete laughter off of a song?

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Laughter would be tricky. Your best bet is probably to use "Effect... Noise Reduction." You can then choose the best example of the sample noise possible (the laughter, with as little music in it as possible) and Audacity will do its best to filter the sound out.

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How much time should I add between songs that I copied from a cassette tape to split them?

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You only need to add a few seconds, but if you want to be specific you could look up the songs and match up to the official song duration.

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How can I remove background music from a single audio track?

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To remove background music from an audio track, use software like Audacity, Adobe Audition, or online tools like Lalal.ai to isolate the vocals. Adjust EQ settings to lower the music's frequency range, or try noise reduction for steady music. For best results, use AI-based tools or seek professional help, as complete removal is often difficult.

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