Grace Digital GDI-VW05 - Manual (Page 5)

Audacity is the recording and editing software program included with your VINYLWRITER
PRO turntable. You must install Audacity (or an alternative recording software) on your
computer to record audio from your VINYLWRITER PRO to your computer. The Audacity disc
includes software for use with PC (Audacity Version 1.2.6) and Mac (Audacity Version 1.3.7)
computers.
IF you click on the disc and select open you will find the disc contains 5 software files:
1. Audacity_for_MAC 3. audacity-src-1.2.6
2 Audacity_for_WIN 4. AUTORUN.INF
5. The GNU General Public License.html
IF you use a PC you require Audacity_for_WIN and if you use a Mac you require
Audacity_for_Mac
The software is compatible with Window 98, 2000, ME, XP, VISTA, 7 and Macintosh.
NOTE:
The other 3 files (audacity-src-1.2.6; AUTORUN.INF; The GNU General Public
License.html) are reference files only and should be ignored.
Once you have completed installing the Audacity Set Up Wizard to your MAC or PC, Audacity
software will allow you to create, record and edit files made from the audio recorded from your
VINYLWRITER PRO
Once installed, the Audacity program should open automatically. The Audacity icon should
be saved to your computer’s Desktop as a shortcut. Click on the icon as a convenient method to
open the Audacity program.
Audacity Software & USB Connection
Your PC and Audacity must recognize your USB connection to your VINYLWRITER PRO
turntable. Therefore, always turn on your computer and connect the USB cable to the
turntable’s and the computer’s USB port. Then, with the AC adapter connected to your
VINYLWRITER PRO turntable, move the tone arm toward the album to start the turntable.
IMPORTANT:
In order help ensure Audacity and you computer recognize the USB
connection, always connect your turntable USB port to your PC USB port
before you open the Audacity program.
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