question on cutting and replacing unwanted phrse [SOLVED]

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Marty7766
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Post by Marty7766 »

Hello all!

I have recorded my first section and am in the process of trying to edit. I am attempting to cut and replace an unwanted phrase.

Using the i-beam selector tool, I clicked at the beginning of the phrase I wanted to replace, then
I hit shift/record to open a new track. I have actually done this before and I do not know why It is giving me difficulty now.
As soon as I hit shift/record, the top track begins to play from where the cursor is placed, and the second track is recording that.
I want to record a new phrase in that second track. Will someone please tell me what I am doing wrong? Lol

Thanks!!

Martha
GrayHouse
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Post by GrayHouse »

You may have got 'overdub' turned on by accident. Check Edit > Preferences > Recording > Play other tracks while recording
The preferences may have changed since my version of Audacity, but see if you can find an option like that.

See if that helps.

-Ian
Marty7766
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Post by Marty7766 »

GrayHouse wrote: August 13th, 2023, 11:33 am You may have got 'overdub' turned on by accident. Check Edit > Preferences > Recording > Play other tracks while recording
Ian! That did it! Thank you so much for your help!

Martha
GrayHouse
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Post by GrayHouse »

Excellent! You're very welcome.

-Ian
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