Audacity: What’s New in Version 4

2 weeks ago Timilehin Ajewole Comments Off on Audacity: What’s New in Version 4

If you’ve ever edited a podcast, mixed a track, or cleaned up audio for a video, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Audacity. It’s been the go-to free audio editor for years — simple, reliable, and open-source. But now, it’s getting a serious glow-up.

Audacity 4 is on the horizon, and it’s not just a facelift. It’s a full-on reinvention of the classic tool, built for modern creators who want more power, more flexibility, and a smoother experience.

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A Fresh New Look

Let’s be honest — Audacity’s interface has always felt a bit… retro. Version 4 changes that. The new design is cleaner, easier to navigate, and way more intuitive. Editing clips feels snappier, dragging and trimming is smoother, and multi-clip selection finally works the way you’d expect.

Plugins

Audacity 4 is opening the floodgates to a whole new world of effects and tools:

  • Full support for VST3 and Nyquist plugins, so you can bring in your favorite audio FX.
  • Integration with MuseHub, giving you access to PLAYGRND FX and other pro-level tools.
  • Even AI-powered plugins are joining the party — think music separation, noise reduction, and transcription, now available on macOS thanks to OpenVINO.

Cloud Sync and Sharing

This is huge: Audacity now connects directly to Audio.com, letting you save your projects in the cloud, share them with collaborators, and even publish audio straight to the web. No more juggling files between devices or losing work to a crash.

Smarter Editing Tools

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Audacity 4 isn’t just prettier — it’s smarter:

  • A new split tool makes chopping up audio a breeze.
  • Time stretching and pitch control are more precise.
  • And they’ve removed the old Sync Lock feature, which means fewer headaches when working with multiple tracks.

Still Free, Still Cross-Platform

Audacity 4 stays true to its roots: it’s still free, still open-source, and still works on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Whether you’re recording a podcast in Ikere-Ekiti or mixing beats in Berlin, it’s ready to roll.