How to Record Vocals for Karaoke | How to Use Audacity

How to record your voice for karaoke tracks using a free recording software called Audacity. I explain some basics of Audacity and how to use Audacity. Audacity tutorial.

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[akertyne]

For those who find the recording starts at end of track>>> Click edit, go down to and click preferences and then click recording and then make sure these boxes are checked: play other tracks, record on a new track.

Sometimes record on a new track is unchecked as a default.

[saracinofamily]

Finally someone who explains how to use audacity.... for us beginners. Clear and simple thank you

[AlterNathan]

Phil Forger
2 weeks ago
For those who find the recording starts at end of track>>> Click edit, go down to and click preferences and then click recording and then make sure these boxes are checked: play other tracks, record on a new track.

[covenantenglish]

I wish every tutorial video that I watch was you talking. You have such a calmness, empathy and patient understanding - you seem to focus on the anxieties of the user, there isn't a hint of elitism or pretentiousness in your voice, as is often the case in the world of audio. I came here to get help on recording, but I'd like you to know, if you ever read this, that you also helped me with my mental health too - and I'm sure I'm not the first.

You're really, really good at this and I hope you achieve every success in your life both personally and professionally.

[sentimentaloldme]

Just a few tips...when recording audio make sure that your microphone level settings are well down below the normal..(this will also involve reducing the volume levels on the backing track)...this is done to give you plenty of head room to edit and stop clipping on the final track. Before exporting as you did above you should have rendered the two tracks into one..(i.e. highlight the two and render to new track)...On the final track try these effects...Normalise, Compress (with the two boxes at the bottom unclicked), Normalise, Compress (with the two boxes at the bottom clicked) and finally Normalise. This should make the recording sound full and at a good level to listen to...Also export file as wav if possible...

[tonedefleppard]

Every time I try to record vocals it just starts recording from the end of the karaoke track.

[joycergc]

I'm an Audacity beginner here >> Thank you for a very clear tutorial >> to the point >> short & sweet! 👏👍

[zhnmyllsch]

Ooohhhh my thanks a lot finally i can do song covers without using instruments :D

[shortyshines]

2021 and it's still relevant, thank you. All the software, everything works well still :D

[venessalaureto]

Thank you! Most straightforward tutorial I’ve watched so far. This is just what I need. I’ll try later. 😊

[musicandmania]

I have watched/listened to this at least 10 times today i cant fkg cope!!!! As if the song wasn't lit enough, this one of the coolest vids ive ever seen. Born and raised on these same influences so when i saw clips of his KISS and Cobain getup I knew it would be absolutely killer

[phylistewhaiti]

This is so helpful thank you! I'm a beginning singer so it's great to learn this!!!

[LittleRichard]

You can also bounce your vocal tracks as audio cells if your a session singer and the person hiring
you to record vocals wants to enhance the track with their software. Everyone who records music should
know about Audacity and have it.

However if you want stereo vocal tracks you should invest in a pre-amp mixer like an Alto ZMX52,
other manufacturers like Alesis and Behringer also make such things. The Alto ZMX52 is one example
of the most basic pre-amp, it has a choice of quarter inch jack or XLR mic inputs. The pre-amp basically
allows you to connect your microphone to the computer via the audio in-line on the back of your computer
or if your using a laptop you can get USB audio interfaces.

[gamesandvlogswithjonnie]

Is there a way i can listen to my voice through the headphones while im recording?

[tomcatucci]

Dam!!! Fantastic explaining of the process. I have been afraid of recording software for years and you've changed all that in 6 minutes. Thank you so much. I'll be subscribing to this channel, for sure.

[NpliajSuavKevCaiHmoob]

When I try to record in audacity, My music won't play and I can't hear myself. Why is that?

[redpoint]

I'm extremely nervous! It is recorded in the continuation of the song, not in the voice section.

[arlinderic]

I really have to say.. in a long time no body gave information like the way you did
you got out the most important lines and that's what matter..
Thanks man!!

[hassanhn]

Sir, My Vocal Recording is Starting After The Background Song when i press Record, Plz Help!

[kelseybodelsey]

This is so helpful. Just had to file through so many videos that were not helpful at all. Thank you so much!