Non-destructive editing, real-time effects, support for VST3, and more are included.
The latest update of Audacity, according to parent company Muse Group, makes it more feasible as a full-fledged production tool. Audacity is best known as a free app to do rapid audio changes and record audio. Non-destructive editing, real-time effects, improved VST3 compatibility, user interface changes, and quicker audio sharing via a new service, audio.com, are all included in version 3.2.
Non-destructive audio features, which let designers tweak effects without permanently altering the audio file, are the most welcome addition. Additionally, it allows for crossfades and effects to be played back in real-time as you alter them, enabling more precise editing while listening to audio. This contrasts with earlier iterations where you had to produce the effect in order to hear it.
The business has entirely updated the VST plugins’ code base to increase stability and dependability and to better support VST3. It also fixed issues with the user interface, which we described as “ugly and a little outdated.” Additionally, the top bar for editing now provides a “clearer and more consistent set of images,” and a new “Audio Setup” option makes it simpler to adjust input, mic, and output settings.
Last but not least, the new audio.com website makes it simple to exchange audio files simply sending a link rather than the whole file. You can use your account for cloud storage or exchange files publicly or privately. (Muse Group recently modified its privacy policy, reiterating its commitment to refrain from selling any of the “extremely little” customer data it gathers.) The updated app may be downloaded for free right now.