How do I record vocals over background music or record and play at the same time?
To record and play at the same time, such as playing music and recording vocals, you need to use two files as follows: • Open the music file. • Create a new file for recording the vocals with a length at least a few second longer than the music file. • Select the correct recording source. If your sound card has a “Stereo Mix” or “What U Hear” or similar source that records whatever you hear on your computer speakers/headphones, select that source. That will allow you to record both the music and the vocals at the same time. If not, select the microphone source for the vocals. Tip: Use headphones to prevent echo and feedback caused by the microphone picking up output from speakers. • Start recording by clicking the red button (or press Ctrl+F9). • Click the mouse on the window containing the music and start playback (press F4). You are now playing and recording at the same time. • If your sound card had a “Stereo Mix” source, you are done.
To record and play at the same time, such as playing music and recording vocals, you need to use two files as follows: • Open the music file. • Create a new file for recording the vocals with a length at least a few second longer than the music file. • Select the correct recording source. If your sound card has a “Stereo Mix” or “What U Hear” or similar source that records whatever you hear on your computer speakers/headphones, select that source. That will allow you to record both the music and the vocals at the same time. If not, select the microphone source for the vocals. Tip: Use headphones to prevent echo and feedback caused by the microphone picking up output from speakers. • Start recording by clicking the red button (or press Ctrl+F9). • Click the mouse on the window containing the music and start playback (press F4). You are now playing and recording at the same time. • If your sound card had a “Stereo Mix” source, you are done. The window used for recording should contain a
