More information can be found in the announcement post:

Most code files remain GPLv2-or-later, but VST3 support required this license update.

* Audacity binaries are now licensed under the GNU General Public License, Version 3. * Switched from mad to mpg123 as MP3 importer 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. * Added a new Audio Setup button, replacing the Device Toolbar by default. * Merged the mixer bar with the meter bars. * Added 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. * #3474 Building with VST3 support is now possible without Conan. * #3747 macOS: Homebrew FFmpeg installs are now found automatically * #3699 Fixed a freeze when very quickly starting and stopping playback. * #3694 Fixed a crash when applying Waves Berzerk Distortion Mono to a mono track * #3686 Fixed Audacity crashing on startup on some systems. It fixes some bugs and has minor improvements. List of significant changes and bug fixes going back to version 1.1.0

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