12 TIME SHIFT - Video Guide to Audacity

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Lesson 12
12. How to Use the Time Shift Tool
Resource Type:
Tutorial Video
Duration:
3 minutes
Outcomes:
Learners are expected to:
SO 3.9. use the Time Shift tool to effectively edit sound
SO 5.3. identify an audio waveform
SO 5.4. identify the visual characteristics of a good sounding waveform
SO 5.5. identify the components of an audio track
Suggested Evaluation:
Learners can be evaluated through the completion of the following activities:
Multitrack Recording in Audacity
Halloween Soundscape
Interview a Superhero
Radio Play
Instructors may choose to bserve learners complete this task as the evaluation method.
Procedure:
The Time Shift tool is used for moving a sound forward and backward in time. This is very useful when working with multitrack recordings. The Time Shift tool will allow you to make timing adjustments to your sounds very easily.
To use the Time Shift tool you first need to find the Time Shift tool on the tool bar and click on it.
Using your mouse you now click and hold on a waveform while moving your mouse to the left or right. This will allow you to move your waveform forward or backward in time.

[@ruhulalam2276]

Thank you sir

[@SandSandwiches]

I get a little "stop" type cursor over my track when I try to use this tool and the envelope tool. Any suggestions?