Recording for a specific length of time
- Drag-select a region in an existing audio track – or choose the time range to be recorded in Selection Toolbar.
- Then hold down Shift press the Record New Track button. (or use the shortcut Shift + R ) to record in a new track for the duration of the selection you made.
Hereof, can audacity play one track while recording another?
2 Answers. The feature is called overdub and is on by default. It can be configured: in preferences: Edit > Preferences > Recording > Play other tracks while recording (overdub) or.
Moreover, how do I record a backing track in Audacity? Performance
- In order to record on a new track, for multi-track overdubbing, you will need to use Shift and the Record new track button. …
- You can change this in Recording Preferences by checking “on” the “Record on a new track”, doing this will make Audacity record on a new track with just the Record button and Shift and.
Secondly, how do I record anywhere on track in Audacity?
Re: recording halfway through a track
You can record the song anywhere on the timeline and then use the Tracks > Align tool to push the performance sooner or later wherever you want it. I believe Transport > Append Record allows you to start recording anywhere.