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ricko_uk:
Hi,
what is the best solution to have multiple audio tracks generated for example in audacity (or other software) to be output to separate outputs? I am not talking about stereo, but many more, say 4 or 5 mono outputs (or even stereo).

Many thanks :)

SiliconWizard:
The easiest would be to use an audio card that supports multiple outputs. There's a whole range of such USB cards, for instance.

Ed.Kloonk:

--- Quote from: ricko_uk on July 26, 2020, 05:09:34 pm ---Hi,
what is the best solution to have multiple audio tracks generated for example in audacity (or other software) to be output to separate outputs? I am not talking about stereo, but many more, say 4 or 5 mono outputs (or even stereo).

Many thanks :)

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Which platform? I assume Windows.

I only use it on Linux. As far as I know it's not possible with Audacity.

There used to be a program called Cool Edit Pro. It would do what you are wanting to do. They sold it to Adobe I think who then rebranded it.

But I'm fairly sure Audacity only provides for mono or stereo.

tooki:

--- Quote from: ricko_uk on July 26, 2020, 05:09:34 pm ---Hi,
what is the best solution to have multiple audio tracks generated for example in audacity (or other software) to be output to separate outputs? I am not talking about stereo, but many more, say 4 or 5 mono outputs (or even stereo).

Many thanks :)

--- End quote ---
Look at the audio production sections of sites like B&H Photo and Thomann. Or go to a well-stocked local music shop and ask about multichannel audio interfaces.

SiliconWizard:
Yeah, as far as the software is concerned, Audacity seems to - kinda - support multiple input recording (more than 2), but can only output to mono or stereo.

I would suggest REAPER as an alternative - a VERY capable DAW, available on Windows/MacOS/Linux. Not expensive, but you can get a free license (they say for 60 days, but IIRC, the software will still function after that - this may have changed though, I use it and bought a license years ago for $60.)

An open-source alternative is Ardour: https://ardour.org/ , also multi-platform and also very capable. Used it on Linux. Unfortunately, on Windows and MacOS, you need to register and pay a small fee to be able to download binaries. You can always try and build it from source (completely free), but apparently it's kind of a headache on Windows. On Linux, most distros have a package for it.

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