Won't play my MP3 audio file so I can edit it.

[roelr86753390]

I use to be able to just load an MP3 file and start hearing my recordings, then I would edit them accordingly.  Now it loads, but it doesn't allow me to hear them (after pressing the play button, nothing happens) Why?

[Bob Howes]

The usual (like 99.0% of the time) cause of a file loading proper but then refusing to play is that Audition has lost control of your sound card/audio interface.  Particularly if you use the generic Windows drivers (or the Apple equivalent) other software can be deemed more important and take priority for use of the audio system.

Your first step would be to go to Edit/Preferences/Audio Hardware and check that the proper audio driver and device is shown. Even if it looks right, reselect things and apply it again.

If this doesn't work, go to the Windows Audio Control panel and set the device you need as the default device then repeat you visit to Audition's preferences.

[orianakatsanikaki]

Thank you that was really helpful