To splice multiple short audio files into one long file in Audacity, follow these steps:
Import Your Files: Open Audacity and go to
File > Import > Audio. Select all the audio files you want to combine. Each file will appear as a separate track.Align Tracks End-to-End:
Select all tracks by pressing
Ctrl + A(orCmd + Aon Mac).Go to
Tracks > Align Tracks > Align End to End. This will arrange the tracks sequentially.
Adjust as Needed: If you want to add silence between tracks or make other edits:
Use the
Generate > Silenceoption to insert gaps.Use the
Time Shift Tool(double-headed arrow icon) to manually adjust the position of tracks.
Mix Down to One Track: Once everything is aligned, go to
Tracks > Mix > Mix and Render. This will combine all tracks into a single track.Export the Combined File: Finally, go to
File > Exportand choose your desired format (e.g., MP3, WAV).
Let me know if you need help with any specific step! 🎵