Audacity

Audacity is a widely-used, open-source digital audio editor and recording application available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Renowned for its versatility and reliability, Audacity offers a robust set of tools for users looking to record live audio, edit existing tracks, apply a wide range of effects, and export content in various audio formats. Whether you're a podcaster, musician, or audio engineer, Audacity delivers powerful functionality without the cost, making it one of the most accessible audio editing tools available.

Key Features

• Multi-Track Editing: Supports the editing of multiple audio tracks simultaneously with high precision.

• Live Audio Recording: Record through a microphone, mixer, or digitise recordings from other media.

• Wide Range of Effects: Apply effects such as noise reduction, equalisation, pitch and tempo adjustments, compression, and more.

• Spectrogram View: Visualise and analyse frequency content using detailed spectrogram tools.

• Plug-in Support: Extend functionality with support for LADSPA, LV2, Nyquist, VST and Audio Unit plug-ins.

• Undo/Redo: Offers unlimited undo and redo in the editing session.

• Batch Processing: Automate repetitive tasks across multiple files using chains and macros.

• Keyboard Shortcuts: Highly customisable shortcuts for a more efficient workflow.

Price Plan

Audacity is completely free of charge.
It is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL), which means users can download, use, and modify the software without any cost.
No premium plans, subscriptions, or paid upgrades are involved.

Use Cases

• Podcasters: Record, edit, and produce episodes with full control over sound quality and effects.

• Musicians: Record instruments and vocals, apply audio effects, and mix tracks.

• Voice-over Artists: Clean and enhance voice recordings with professional tools.

• Educators & Students: Create educational content, record lectures, or conduct basic audio analysis.

• Content Creators: Produce audio for YouTube, social media, or other multimedia projects.

Who It’s For

Audacity is perfect for beginners, hobbyists, and professionals alike who require a powerful yet free tool for audio editing and recording. Its open-source nature also makes it a favourite among tech-savvy users and developers looking to customise or extend its capabilities.