How do I add track merkers?

biggie wrote on 12/23/2008, 4:14 AM

I'm trying to add track markers to a mix so that when I create an audio CD I can flick between tracks. I've successfully added the markers and then extracted the file to MP3. However, once the completed CD is in the player there's still only 1 'track'. I'm obviously missing something- any ideas?

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ralftaro wrote on 12/23/2008, 6:48 AM

Hi,

Sounds like it might just be some kind of usage-related misunderstanding. Please make sure that you're utilizing the correct approach to the audio CD creation in Cleaning Lab. First of all: You can set a track marker by placing the play cursor at the desired position in Cleaning Lab's timeline. Hit "M" on the keyboard or use the appropriate menu function to set the marker. I understand that you might already have completed this part.

In order to create an audio CD from your arrangement, exporting your project to MP3 is not necessary. You would just have to switch to the "Export" stage of Cleaning Lab, select "Audio CD" and follow the on-screen instructions. The track markers are automatically taken into account when authoring an audio CD.

If your intention really is to export MP3 files to your hard drive, you can also benefit from the track markers. Once you're in the MP3 export dialog (which can be reached via the "Export audio" functions in the "File" menu) make sure to tick the option that is responsible for creating a separate MP3 file for each marked track. If you don't do that, you will just get one big, consistent MP3 file again. That MP3 file doesn't include any track information.

I hope the information above helps.