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Audacity

Open source Free
Plug-in format
Audio Unit LV2 VST3
Platform
Linux macOS Windows
Delivery
Desktop App Plugin Standalone

Free and open-source audio editor and recorder for capturing, editing, and producing music, podcasts, and other audio on desktop platforms

Summary

Audacity is a free, open source, multi-track audio editor and recorder available for Windows, macOS, GNU/Linux, and other platforms. It is widely used for music production, podcasting, and audio editing purposes.

Features

  • Cross-platform compatibility with major operating systems.
  • Multi-track audio editing and recording capabilities.
  • Support for VST3 and Nyquist plugins for extended functionality.
  • Tools for advanced voice editing including noise reduction, pitch changing, speed changing, compression, and vocal removal.
  • Import, export, and conversion options supporting formats such as WAV, MP3, FLAC, and Ogg.

Open Source and Community

Audacity is proudly open source, allowing anyone to view or modify its code. A global community contributes to its ongoing development and there are numerous third-party plugins available thanks to this openness.

Use Cases

Suitable for anyone interested in audio creativity, quick editing tasks, or exporting audio files for various projects such as music and podcasts.

Additional Services

Audacity can be complemented by Audio.com, an online platform for collaboration, versioned backups, sharing, and publishing audio projects.

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