How to Record Vocals for Karaoke | How to Use Audacity

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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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[@cThreep]

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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.

[@aneetamani259]

Thank youu!!

[@deekshanagesh6842]

can i sing without microphone just by headphone ??

[@aryannair3583]

thank u so much bro

[@epica06]

thankssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[@bubblybabeh]

thanks so much! so helpful :) ♥

[@saracinofamily6637]

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

[@lennoxhunter7338]

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[@ralphsanchico2452]

Especially for us born during the stone age!

[@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.

[@mastermaarteh5510]

OMG thank you better than shift r but at 1st it doesnt work and then i close the apps and open again to refresh now it works.. big big thanks

[@ROHITPRAVEEN]

Thank YOU SO MUCH!

[@nuclearguitar779]

Had same problem, thanx!

[@afsalmuhammad4202]

THANK YOUUUUU

[@covenantenglish3106]

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...

[@chongtilam8274]

Thank you sir.. help me a lot

[@jeminongbri1977]

How I change my microphone level setteing in audavit

[@sentimentaloldme]

@@jeminongbri1977 If you're using Audacity...You'll see microphone on the top right...just use the slider to increase or decrease the audio levels...

[@jeminongbri1977]

@@sentimentaloldme thank you 😊

[@venessalaureto9816]

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

[@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.

[@phylistewhaiti6531]

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

[@tonedefleppard6738]

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

[@vloneplayboy8618]

shift + r

[@randomowjsisuwbsp]

@@vloneplayboy8618 when i try to record with background music then there is "9999 unpaticipated host errror". I can record without music and listen to it and i can also listen to the music itself but everytime i try to record with music this always happens. Do you know why?? T.T

[@Mia-hc3ob]

@@randomowjsisuwbsp hey, yeah, you have to go into settings and select privacy, you should see a microphone option, click that and you may find that the 'allow apps to access your microphone' part is turned off, above there should be a change button click that and turn your microphone on. That will sort the ''9999 unanticipated host error'' problem.

[@cutefunnyclips72]

@@Mia-hc3ob where is settings in audacity

[@Mia-hc3ob]

@@cutefunnyclips72 Not in audacity. Just the normal settings on your computer/laptop.

[@zhnmyllsch]

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

[@bassist4life775]

You are an instrument....

[@joycergc]

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

[@charlottemalingri9748]

You are a life saver! thanks so much for these tutorials!

[@garaboy2]

do you know how to activate rating?

[@riddle64]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! Now i know how to sing again when i've messed some parts (usually i redo the entire recording, fool me) 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👌👌👌👌👌

[@kelseybodelsey7]

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

[@janniepotgieter5895]

Thank you i will definite try it you did explain it excellent

[@hariomsharma225]

Man you explain so well!...Thanks a ton ;)

[@cThreep]

+Hariom Sharma You're welcome, my friend

[@addepallisusmita6698]

What is the use of headphones in this recording?

[@bluebeazley1390]

What a sweet,humble person you are C-threemusic. Thanks so much for your channel,hugely informative and human!!

[@markduncan-brown4717]

This is the magic cure as you say ha.. to my recording issue ..finding .mp4 stuff on utube tranforming to mp3 recornd AND then saving ...excited to try now.. thank you so much ..for your trouble

[@gamesandvlogswithjonnie1825]

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

[@elizabethdeloera1666]

This was extremely insightful! I just learned so much, thank you! :)

[@LillianGreenHiLilly]

Thank you for your brilliant lesson. I have been wanting to record my voice over music but didnt no how, so of course Im really thrilled I now know what to do.. Thank you subscribed!

[@nirojkandel5056]

thanks a lot! I like the way of your explanation as well. thanks again.

[@AudreyRusso]

Thanks for a great tutorial. I do have a question: I'm using a mixer (with the mic/headset connected) to record over a track in Audacity...the problem I'm encountering is that when I play the track and record, the music is also showing up in the recorded track. How can I fix this? Thanks for any help!

[@marisalawrence6962]

I have the same problem.

[@ranjitasengupta2815]

but its not exporting..... what to do? plz help

[@yatinhiwarkar4656]

install LAME plugin for audacity to export as mp3

[@boxer951]

finally! a good video with lots of good info for audacity.thanks for explaining it so easy that is understandable even for newbies like myself.

[@arlinderic875]

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!!

[@cThreep]

+Arlin Derick you're welcome!

[@BarefootMediaTV]

i'm getting a delay so its hard to sing correctly. is there a way to have it playback your voice in realtime?

[@jaidem7446]

PeglegMedia same

[@rever4217]

3:45

[@OregonDARRYL]

Your voice will record late, so after you record, just shift the voice track to match. You can match them after...

[@LEEKING2005]

i think you need a better sound card for your mic, A good interface like Focusrites Scarlett Solo can record in real time.

[@OfficialTrinityNYC]

i have a focusrite mic studio 2i2 and i'm also having a hard time getting rid of the delay do you know how to fix it?

[@xiconrayz]

how do you get the mp3 version of the songs

[@cThreep]

+Sensei IcoN Buy it on Amazon out iTunes. Look for a karaoke version

[@jeviounipers]

you can also use converter

[@jahdroy9595]

@@cThreep is that a bluetooth mic? The gold one?

[@tufan886]

Many thanks. When I try to record on a track and use the monitor in blue yetti, it is showing an opening error message with a 4 digit number. How do I fix it?

[@irish5755]

thanks man for making it very easy to understand for beginners like me. gotta try your tips

[@narrex08]

Eventhough I sang with a correct timing the audio of mine still sounds that I'm not singing in correct timing

[@prelevich]

Look up a video on latency in audacity, there should be plenty of them here. It will give you the correct latency settings and that should solve your problems.

[@RaunchyBlock23]

How do you get the music to play through the headphones

[@jst0511]

Plug ur headphone to the green socket and ur.mic the pink.socket or the hole that has a logo of mic

[@kenleywarren2730]

J.D. Omg me too I can't plug my mic in or I can't hear the music

[@kenleywarren2730]

And I can't monitor my voice

[@Gamma_Radiation]

You should get a headphone set with a mic attached and it will play the audio back into the headphones as long as it has an audiojack.

[@bibsofab]

If i use headphones for a mic, then i kinda have to plug in 2 sets of headphones, one so that i can hear the instrumental and one for the mic

[@sanjuktadey7401]

Thanks a lot. I came across this video I have been searching this type for a long time. It was really helpful.

[@abhishekdeswal9467]

HI @C-Threep Music When I record vocal along with audio track then after when i tried ti listen them back i found vocal are getting strangle by the beats i know I can change the volume of both track but that does't give me the right solution So i want to know is there any default behavior or any procedure to overcome this . I am using focusrite scarlett 2i2 bundle Please suggest about the gain also from audio interface. Please suggest Thanks

[@NpliajSuavKevCaiHmoob]

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

[@snap5966]

So this is how to fix your problem. First, go to "Edit" at the top left beside the "File" menu. Second, click "Preferences". Then, click on "Recording" section. Next, check mark the option "Play other tracks while recording (overdub)". Lastly, check mark "Record on a new track".

[@cutefunnyclips72]

@@snap5966 where is preferences

[@rajdeepchakraborty3259]

@@cutefunnyclips72 The 2nd tab from the left on audacity window

[@jenniferspringer7997]

It's not letting me do it!! I converted a song to mp3, and no matter how many times I try to record over it, the song does not play after I press record. I start playing the song, but then it doesn't let me press record.

[@tech-with-inder]

Same problem with me. Have you figured out any way?

[@barneypfife5552]

what you need to dois click on transport on the top of audacity on the drop down menu you will see overdub on/off make sure that's checked and you should be able to record while the background music is playing, I had the same problem

[@antonellapezzaniti5968]

@@corystottsberry9376 I've done all of it and still cannot here the music while I'm recording.

[@GolpodidiTania]

Thank you. I'm trying to use this technique to record vocal while running the track in the background but getting nasty feedback noise, could you please help?

[@dahliavee]

Thank you so much. This tutorial really helped me a lot. Plus you are having a cool and nice voice..

[@sephorakc3372]

Mine doesn’t start together when I click on the recording button. Instead of it to start together my vocal recording starts right at the end of the sound..idk if that makes sense but they don’t start together like yours.

[@lathree]

Samee😭 it don't even record at the end for me

[@MyDIYCreations_mdc]

Okkkyyyy, let me explain you

[@MyDIYCreations_mdc]

@@lathree you have to add a new track from track tab on top, and then you have to press and hold the RECORD button, and leave it then it will start recording in a new track!

[@KIRANKUMAR-cm8dv]

recording and playing karaoke does not happen simultaneously for me

[@mangthjik]

shift + R bro

[@shesfoodchemist-8236]

Tq broo... I had same problem

[@nirdoshkharel9303]

same problem bro did you solve it?

[@FilosofiaVermelha]

@@mangthjik Great, that worked!

[@drewgaines2305]

Shift r works

[@johannesstoppels4136]

Hay there c I have been doing recordings staight from youtube and it worked well althought no i use aydacity like you do and i still get the audio mixed in with my voice how does one alter the settings for this . and then the next question what is the best mix for pc speakers as in head phones it sounds awsome yet pc speakers yak hear back shortly appreciate your time warmly Johannes

[@richarddrew8099]

This was so helpful!! Thank you

[@redpoint8823]

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

[@xlanagrace]

did you figure out how to fix that? i’m having the same issue

[@redpoint8823]

@@xlanagrace You can try SHIFT +R OR Just check EDIT/PREFERENCES/RECORDING/ALLOW RECORDING

[@hassanhn7865]

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

[@shanendotmov]

same

[@WasifTowfiqueVlogs]

Hassan Nasir samee

[@hassanhn7865]

Plz Tell any solution

[@WasifTowfiqueVlogs]

Hassan Nasir I need a solution too :(

[@WasifTowfiqueVlogs]

Hassan Nasir anyone reply please!

[@khiathompson33]

Such a simple & great tutorial! Thanks so much for sharing! :)

[@Mr4miler]

I had some updates on the pc yesterday and when I went to record onto a backing track my voice didn't come through? Any thoughts please?

[@SaigneurGuerrier]

I knew all those tips, and I can bring some more : 4:30 you can use the silence audio button : it looks like this manual.audacityteam.org/o/m/images/1/16/tool_edit_silence.png or you can use the shortcut Ctrl+L : Silence Audio replaces the currently selected audio with absolute silence. Does not affect label tracks. 4:50 : you don't need to create the new track, just press record again on another and it'll create it and record on it. Great video though for beginner, keep up the good work !

[@cThreep]

SaigneurGuerrier Good tips indeed! This video was certainly geared more towards people who have never recorded anything or those who are just starting to use Audacity. But thanks again for the info, it'll help everyone who sees it.

[@SaigneurGuerrier]

C-Threep You are very welcome, your videos are helpful for me :)

[@HaleNyt]

Can you tell me how to fix the delays?

[@Mustistics]

It doesn't work! No matter what i try, when i press the red RECORD, it starts recording from the end of the track! So frustrating!

[@fellatianno]

you need to hit the back space button or rewind so the track is starting at the beginning or it will start wherever it left off

[@Mustistics]

@@fellatianno Backspace doesn't do anything. Rewinding doesn't change anything either. No matter what i try, it starts recording from the end of the first track!

[@adxnz1]

@@Mustistics Shift + R

[@misssharma75]

go to tracks and click on add new and then try recording

[@snap5966]

@@Mustistics So this is how to fix your problem. First, go to "Edit" at the top left beside the "File" menu. Second, click "Preferences". Then, click on "Recording" section. Next, check mark the option "Play other tracks while recording (overdub)". Lastly, check mark "Record on a new track".

[@neatgirish]

I really like to appreciate you for your efforts to making it and it's very useful for me and I subscribed you for this. thank you bro.

[@lisechristensen538]

This was just what I was looking for! Thank you!

[@anneamy7051]

where i get karokae music files would u tell me

[@madhivanan.m6644]

Go tube search to the karoake and download on vidmate In vidmate mp3 option available

[@mohsinhaq9260]

desikaraokedownload.com/categories/hindi

[@Khushal_Safar]

Hey sir. I am having a problem from few days in audacity. I want to record vocals over background music but whenever i try to record. The recording does not overlap background music, instead it get starting after the end of background music. Sir please help me in this issue. You are the last hope

[@xgh0stgamingg475]

try shift + r bro good luck

[@salmaderkaoui9832]

Same for me

[@Cmelodymanning1991]

Omg same here. Thank you so much!

[@anencouragingwordwithj-lov9703]

I am having the same problem, what is the solution? just getting started with audacity any help is appreciated have a great day!

[@dihidarnamita7773]

Thank u it helped me a lot!!!

[@Seven4Life]

this helps a ton. thank you so much. and nice voice too.

[@yes_man8734]

thanks man i like this video and it helped me allot !!!! kisses to you (no homo)

[@ZaidKhan4481]

+C-Threep lol XD

[@DreErdna]

SAME!!

[@madcarproductions872]

Super helpful! Thank you so Much!

[@lamarcy]

Thanks for sharing this helpful video. I will try to do it myself

[@MichaelStrawn_I_am]

I’m a dude and no homo but you voice is beautiful.

[@LegalServiceIndia-lsi]

i want to send u a screen shot how to do that, i have added a karaoke in audicity than when i press play the music play but record button is disabled, but if i play record the recording starts after the karaoke music file. can't understand how to make the music and my recording song to go simultaneously plz help

[@frankiejoseph1874]

i enabled software playthrough on output where i can hear my guitar(which currently being recorded) along with my backing track..things is, my guitar sounds kinda delayed..as if it ring like milisecond after i strum it. how do i fix that.

[@onefallingsoftly]

Than k you so much for this tutorial. Do you connect your mic and headset to an interface first, or straight into your computer. does it matter (will both methods work?

[@abhishekdeswal9467]

Hello that was nice. i have one question can you tell me what will be the ratio of vocal volume and instrumental. Thanks

[@hmontecarlo9977]

This is gold.the best..loved ur channel..straight to the point...

[@jenniferdeloach6023]

Thank you! I am just a beginner and appreciate your tutorial before I start recording :)

[@AhkieG]

hello ! I did like your vid and follow. but i have a problem, as i start to recording i dont here any music and is starts to record my voice at the end of the audio, i dont know why, please help!thanks

[@monicazepeda4202]

You are the best loved this video is simple and accurate ❤️

[@jeanacker9252]

Great tutorial. Simple and to the point.

[@lilypond3839]

Thank you for the great explainations and visual explainations too. Can you please tell me can this be done on a iPad? Or only on a PC? What mic would you recommend in 2018 for vocals with a iPad or pc. Thanks again Regards Sez

[@rajnikansal4011]

Thank you sir!! Very much you had solved my solution

[@dete8326]

Thank you so much! Very helpful!

[@brucelaroche4257]

Hi. I'm using my earphones that I use for my conference call to make a recording over an MP3 song. There is a significant delay when I play it back. I have version 2.4.1 How can I correct that? Every time I click on the "double horizontal arrow icon" both the music track and my vocal track link together so that I cannot move my vocal track to the left to make it better align. Help! :)

[@lightingstruck6893]

Great! very nice presentation .. simple n easy to understand.. tks !

[@shortyshines3800]

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

[@cThreep]

Awesome! Glad it still works years later haha

[@shammishafi09]

Hey is it possible to record vocal from video Karaoke either in audacity or Ableton Live?

[@nishantraina5309]

Great tutorial! Thanks!

[@tiffanyhall2204]

such a helpful video. Thanks!

[@IceGuwapo77]

I got a question tho why does mine only start from the end of the beat I put it in the beginning and it skips to the end

[@charlaceverano5133]

hi when i try to record its now working as same as you are doing the recording also records the instrumental how do you do that where you only record your voice ? thank you

[@hillaryoana]

hey, idk what hppn but everytime i record my voice with background karaoke i also record the music, so its not just my voice but it also cathing the music, how do i fix it?

[@inixial]

thx brother but when i record i found ma voice is scattering away sometimes... can i fix it if i change ma microphone?

[@dermothalligan9934]

This video has been very helpful ..... any idea when i copy and paste a karaoke file to desktop to play ,,there is no audio .all mic s are unmuted.thanks in advance

[@itsclaudia3854]

This cleared so many things for me! I'm so happy that I found this video

[@cThreep]

+It'sClaudia Yay! I'm glad it helped.

[@naimuddin9826]

hi dear, How can I use 2.1.1 version. please guide to me. It is too hard to use for me.

[@vishwanathghanekar1606]

EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR! THANKS A LOT!

[@lylelapidez8133]

tnx dude! its a great help.

[@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

[@Possitivevibesonly]

sir if you got a laptop and a earpiece can this software record your vocal to a soundtrack just using the earpiece

[@romzgamingyt6986]

hi i am using a external soundcard where i connect my headset and microphone. i already have a minus one karaoke mp3 drag into the audacity. when i press record why the record is mix up with music i wanna hear the VOCALS on my record only is there something wrong on my setup thank you.

[@LittleRichard1988]

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.

[@ra1dyyoutube68]

thnx a lot for that tutorial my friend :D ! rly helped me!

[@VeeBee81]

When I’m trying to record, the Green levels have disappeared and I can’t hear the track? How do I get them back so that I can hear the backing track whilst recording?

[@luckyangel943]

Thank you so much for this you made my day BLESS YOU

[@senpaibaka_]

That was a big help.. Thank you so much...

[@harvesfesting]

very helpful video, thank you !!

[@christiansongschannel1472]

Thank you ! so helpful C-Threep

[@OwlShadow]

i have a question how do you record only mic sound while listening track mines recording bouth mic and track witch im listening thru headphones

[@popjozefina]

My red cursor do not move when i record...i tried everything, very interesting that when i start to speak or sing he's moving and record me after that stop. Can you help me with some advices?x