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There are many things to spur off this questioning. First off the top of my head regards It now will not let me save any mp3 files. Are you working with an mp3 file to start, or are you working in another format and wishing to save a file as an mp3?

Any first time post that includes a link to something unrelated, with some unbeknownst joke which on the surface is only relevant to the poster, is suspect in my opinion. But hey I am often wrong. Try both programs out for free and see what suits you. Come back after you try WavePad out, and when you have more specific inquiry.

Yep. Although it is difficult to appreciate the faults of a software, especially one that really serves our purpose, figuring out the workarounds to serve our goal is what we must do. Sorry if I came across wrong-headed in my reply. I suppose dragging each file independently, although not ideal or expedient (but honestly how I operate often) and in order would accomplish the task properly.?

Gotcha. That does seem odd and annoying!

I try to keep myself from replying hereabouts for various reasons - usually because I assume the issues folks are experiencing are with a later version of the software than I utilize. But I do read through most posts in case there is something either that I can learn, or someway in my experience with the software I can help another user. So, my first question would be as to how the files that your are dragging as a group are labeled in the first place. Common sense for me (in my workflow) is dependent on a numerical ordering, as opposed to a (random) alphabetical one. YMMV.

Just following along...but happy to see you have some rational solution.

My advice may seem obvious after the fact, and not helpful with your dilemma, but ... when editing a file never overwrite the original; at least until you are completely satisfied with the results of your efforts/experiments. When saving something you have worked on, choose 'Save File As' (giving it an appropriate name such as 'edit 1' or something) instead of 'Save File" (which will overwrite the original.) (I find it extremely helpful to create a folder and keep all files for the project within it)

I apologize for my somewhat snarky post - I should have worded that differently. Thanks for the explanation.

Why anyone today would find any value in downsizing to 128 is beyond comprehension. But you do you.

I'm sorry for the very tardy reply, but I have no experience with apple applications and their workings with WavePad.

After you have finalized your mix in audacity, I would propose that you 'export audio' to your desired project folder, and use WavePad for final editing such as splitting tracks, fades, etc. I mean, since you have already purchased WavePad, I would encourage you to try using it. There are things that I find easier to do in either program that has my work flow utilizing both.

Which version of WavePad are you using?

Each has it's strength and merit; I use both in tandem. WavePad is one of my favorite audio editing softwares!

When you click "Save File As", the 'Save Audio File As' window opens. Here you choose the file's name and destination, and in the 'Save as type:' dropdown choosing MPEG Layer-3 (*.mp3) and clicking the 'Save' button will open the MP3 Encoder Options dialogue box. This is where you choose the attributes you want.