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ReyMonroy7
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July 23, 2021
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Exporting SESX to make a MP3 file

  • July 23, 2021
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I'm having trouble converting my SESX file to an MP3. I've followed all the steps of a bunch of different videos I've seen and can't seem to get it right. I got to Export then Multitrack Mixdown to select the entire session and it doesnt allow to choose that option. I've seen that it needs to be "master" but when I go to my audio hardware it doesnt show anything that says something like that. Once I was done recording I saved the file and disconnected my aggregate device of my microphones and closed adobe audition. I eventually reopneed the file and haven't gotten it to export as an MP3. I am new to this program and any information or steps that can help me would be very appreciated. 

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    Shirrá37446316rovr
    Shirrá37446316rovr
    Participant
    May 12, 2026

    Hey Rey, I know it’s been 4 years, but I believe everyone deserves an answer, not just tech-bro speak. I’m not new to Adobe, but new to mixing and I fumbled around until I figured out how. So just in case you come back, or someone else comes looking for a simple answer, like I did, (or as simple as possible) for how to convert SESX to MP3 or WAV file, here are the steps I took. No hot keys, just clicks. *Note: bullet points indicate returning to menu at top of your screen.

    • Multitrack→ Tracks → Delete Empty Tracks →
    • Edit → Select → Select All→
    •  Multitrack → Mixdown Sessions to New File → Entire Session

    BOOM, your tracks will mix and and you’ll see just one file!

    ...from there you will be able to save your files, in any listening format you choose. 

    All the best, and happy mixing to you and everyone who passes through🤝🏽

    SteveG_AudioMasters_
    Community Expert
    SteveG_AudioMasters_Community Expert
    Community Expert
    May 12, 2026

    Well that’s half an answer, but you haven’t explained how to select MP3 as a format, or what you need to do to store it in the place you want it. The reason we didn’t get on to this was because the initial setup for exporting was incorrect, but the OP didn’t return. If it had been necessary to explain all of that, I would have. But we have found over the years that if people don’t return, then they’ve probably figured it out for themselves, or taken up a different hobby. And this was four years ago...

    SteveG_AudioMasters_
    Community Expert
    SteveG_AudioMasters_Community Expert
    Community Expert
    July 23, 2021

    Let's get the terminology right - you aren't 'converting' an .sesx file to anything - it has no audio in it at all, just instructions for what tracks to play out when, onto your final mp3, or whatever, file. It's important to understand how this works, because it can give you clues as to what might be happening. I can't really see enough of your track controls to tell where the output is being assigned to, but one thing I can see is that both tracks are still record-enabled - I haven't ever tried this, but this might well be enough to stop them exporting; you need to click those both off. If you expand the tracks slightly, you'll see where the output is being sent to, and if you have altered nothing, it should say 'Master':

    I've ringed the R button you should click on, and expanding the track slightly will reveal its output destination. 'Master' in this sense has nothing to do with hardware; you don't need any hardware connected at all to export to an output file, just the correct track routing.

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