Audacity, an open source multitrack audio editor, has versions for Linux/Unix, MacOS and Windows. If all you do with audio files is play them, then Audacity could be much more than you need. This is ...

In recent years, recorded audio has undergone a renaissance thanks to the breakthrough of podcasts. It’s now easy to record audio and share it online, and things that used to require access to a ...

If you're looking to start a podcast or record music, or just need a tool to assemble and convert audio samples, it's tough to beat Audacity. It's a highly capable, open-source editor that supports up ...

Audacity, the free, open-source audio editing software, has announced plans to release Audacity 4 in early 2026, a major update to the Audacity 3 series that has been running since 2021. It has also ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. One of the best pieces of free audio software has just had ...

We've discussed a number of steps to digitize your audio, but if you're looking to delve a bit deeper into ripping all that analog media, technology weblog Tested takes you through the process start ...

Audacity is best known as a free app to do quick audio edits and record audio, but the latest update makes it more viable as a full on production tool, parent Muse Group has announced. Version 3.2 now ...

With the current restrictions on studio access in Australia (and around the world), many community radio presenters are looking to pre-record their shows without the facilities available at the ...

You can remove background noise in Audacity with the "Noise Reduction" tool. Use Audacity's Noise Reduction tool on a small piece of your audio first, and then expand the range. No tool for removing ...

In the simplest of terms, pitch can be thought of as how high or low a sound goes. Higher-pitched noises are squeaky and shrill, while lower-pitched noises are bassy and booming. Changing pitches is ...