[audacity4blind] Re: Switching from Amadeus Pro to Audacity
- From: Thomas Byskov Dalgaard <tbd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: audacity4blind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:49:04 +0200
Hi again Steve.
Nope sadly the command+shift+arrow left or right doesn't seem to work. Eather
the control key.
The only thing that works is shift are the arrowkeys at least here. Should I
try to reset anything or can I change some options to fix this?
Best regards Thomas
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Den 24/08/2012 kl. 17.34 skrev Thomas Byskov Dalgaard <tbd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
> Hi Steve!
>
> Regarding remapping keys:
> The two keys mentioned are not on my keyboard unless I switch the layout. I
> have tried to use two keys, which are placed at the same keys as the [ and ]
> but unfortunately it doesn't seem to work. Even though they're not defined as
> anything in the list of keystrokes.
>
> Have you any ideas?
>
> Thanks for the other tip regarding the shift and the command key, I will
> check it out? Have you noticed that Audacity for some reason could mute your
> speech?
>
> Best regards
> Thomas
>
> Mail & MSN:
> tbd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Website:
> http://www.coolfortheblind.dk/
> Skype:
> thomas_dalgaard
>
> Den 24/08/2012 kl. 17.22 skrev Steve the Fiddle <stevethefiddle@xxxxxxxxx>:
>
>> Shift + Left cursor extends the selection to the left.
>> Shift + Right cursor extends the selection to the right.
>> Ctrl + Shift + Left cursor shrinks the selection by moving the right
>> edge to the left.
>> Ctrl + Shift + Right cursor shrinks the selection by moving the left
>> edge to the right.
>>
>> On Mac OS X I think that you need to use the Command button instead of
>> the Ctrl key.
>>
>> When changing key bindings you need to avoid colliding with key
>> combinations that are already defined, which can be tricky as there
>> are so many key bindings already allocated. What keys are you wanting
>> to use to replace [ and ] ?
>>
>> Steve
>>
>>
>> On 24 August 2012 15:52, Thomas Byskov Dalgaard <tbd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> wrote:
>>> Hi Steve and others!
>>>
>>> Thanks for your answers. Regarding question 4 I found out that I could
>>> select the decided track using the arrow keys and when the right track is
>>> selected press enter.
>>> However I got another question:
>>> If I have put the [ and ] in a spot where I want to move them a little to
>>> the left or right it is possible?
>>> I can use the shift key and right and left arrow to move them a bit, but I
>>> can't figure out how to decrease the sellection. I was able with the shift
>>> keys to increase the sellection.
>>>
>>> I tried to remap the left and right brachet keys, but Audacity wan't let me
>>> do this. I exported the XML file and tried to edit it there. But still no
>>> luck.
>>> Has anyone played with the remapping key feature in version 2.01?
>>>
>>>
>>> Another thing: In Audacity 1.3 I beleave and later it has always killed my
>>> screenreader. Now I do have more than one audiosource but has any of you
>>> faced this issue both on Windows or on the Mac and found a workaround?
>>> I have to use two different outputs. One for my sound in Audacity and one
>>> output for my screenreader. It works, but I would like to use only one set
>>> of headphones, smiles.
>>>
>>> Best regards
>>> Thomas
>>>
>>> Mail & MSN:
>>> tbd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Website:
>>> http://www.coolfortheblind.dk/
>>> Skype:
>>> thomas_dalgaard
>>>
>>> Den 24/08/2012 kl. 02.37 skrev Steve the Fiddle <stevethefiddle@xxxxxxxxx>:
>>>
>>> Hi Thomas,
>>> I've replied to each point in-line below:
>>>
>>> On 23 August 2012 23:02, Thomas Byskov Dalgaard <tbd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi all!
>>>
>>> I am new to this list and Audacity aswell.
>>>
>>> I used to use Amadeus Pro on my Mac, but I got some issues with the app, so
>>> now I am looking for other alternatives. THerefor I have some questions
>>> which I hope I may ask here:
>>> 1. Can Audacity record two stereo track at once? Let's say 1 USB-mic and one
>>> input from my Linein and can I hear them both when recording?
>>>
>>>
>>> No, Audacity can only record from one device at a time.
>>> On Mac OS X I believe that it is possible to create an agregate device
>>> that combines multiple devices into a single virtual device, but if
>>> you do that you will end up with one stereo track that is a mix of the
>>> USB + the Line In.
>>>
>>> To record multiple inputs at the same time to separate track, you need
>>> to use a multi-channel sound card that provides multiple input
>>> channels in one device.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 2. Can I easily export my project with two tracks to a wave-file where both
>>> channels are intact and the way I want them to be regarding volume, pan
>>> etc.?
>>>
>>>
>>> You can export a mix of all tracks, or a mix of any comination of
>>> tracks, or all tracks individually, or any selection of tracks,
>>> Audacity is very versatile with the export options.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 3. Is it possible to use other keys than the left and right brachet key, or
>>> is there another workaround when the keyboard isn't an English keyboard
>>> layout?
>>>
>>>
>>> The keyboard shortcuts may be customised in Preferences.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 4. Can I look at the tracks which are in my project, if I am working with
>>> more than one track?
>>> I need to get at least some speech feedback regarding the selected track in
>>> my project if possible.
>>>
>>>
>>> I'm not quite sure what you mean.
>>> You can mix the tracks in a project in any way you like.
>>> The volume level of each track can be set individually, or may be
>>> soloed or muted, and you can adjust the pan position.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 5. When my project is saved in the audacity-format can I then add some
>>> content to it at a later time without having to redo too much in the
>>> original file?
>>>
>>>
>>> If the project is saved as an Audacity Project, you can open it again
>>> later and continue work from where you left off, though the earlier
>>> undo history will no longer be available.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sorry for my many questions, but I hope Audacity will work for me.
>>>
>>>
>>> No worries.
>>> I hope Audacity works for you.
>>>
>>> Steve
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance for any answer and sorry if my questions shoud be asked
>>> another place.
>>>
>>> Best regards
>>> Thomas
>>>
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>>> http://www.coolfortheblind.dk/
>>> Skype:
>>> thomas_dalgaard
>>>
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