Most code files remain GPLv2-or-later, but VST3 support required this license update. Switched from mad to mpg123 as MP3 importerĪudacity binaries are now licensed under the GNU General Public License, Version 3.Note: If you are upgrading from a previous version, Audacity will keep using the ~/.audacity-data and ~/.audacity folders until you delete them. Audacity now uses XDG directories on Linux.On Linux, Audacity can now be compiled without JACK present.FFMPEG 5.0 (avformat 59) is now supported, in addition to avformat 55, 57 and 58.Plugins for x86-64 (Intel macs) will not load.įor the time being, Audacity will continue to download x86-64 versions by default to avoid these incompatibilities,īut you can download an arm64 version from Github releases: Note: When using an arm64 Audacity, you must use arm64 versions of FFMPEG and plugins.

Apple Silicon (arm64) is now supported on macOS.

Plugins now automatically get scanned, tested and enabled when Audacity starts.

The following plugin formats are now realtime capable: VST3, LV2, LADSPA, Audio Units.

Other sorting and grouping options can be found in the Effects preferences. The Effects menu has gotten a new sorting. The device toolbar can be re-added via the View > Toolbars menu. Merged the mixer bar with the meter bars.Īdded a new Audio Setup button, replacing the Device Toolbar by default.

The ability to upload and share your audio using our new sister service, Prominent changesĪdded a new Effects button to the tracks menu, allowing you to place realtime effects.įurther information can be found can be found on This version adds realtime effects and VST3.

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