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Audacity
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Product Audacity
Developer Audacity
Price (MSRP) Free
Type / Tags
Audio Editor
Plug-in, App & Soundware Format(s)
Can Host
Effects		   
Operating System Availability
Operating
System		 Latest
Version		 Download Released
 1.3.14 beta  Free Download Released
 1.3.14 beta  Free Download Released
 1.3.14 beta  Free Download Released
Supported Sample Formats (loads or saves) include
AIFF, MP3, OGG, WAV
Miscellaneous Information
Copy Protection None
GPL
Max. 6 items
Timeline of Latest Product Changes
Windows Version
1.3.14 beta
1.3.13 beta
18 Jan 12Mac Version
1.3.14 beta
1.3.13 beta
18 Jan 12Linux Version
1.3.14 beta
1.3.13 beta
18 Jan 12Windows Version
1.3.13 beta
1.3.12 beta
12 Apr 11Mac Version
1.3.13 beta
1.3.12 beta
12 Apr 11Linux Version
1.3.13 beta
1.3.12 beta
12 Apr 11
Audacity

Audacity is a free wave (audio) editor.

Features:

  • Full record and edit functionality.
  • Import and export WAV, AIFF, Ogg Vorbis, and MP3 files.
  • Unlimited Undo.
  • Amplitude envelope editor.
  • Customizable spectrogram mode.
  • Frequency analysis window.
  • Built-in effects include Echo, Change Tempo, and Noise Removal.
  • Supports VST, AU and LADSPA plug-ins.
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Discussion

12 February 2012 at 12:55amLWW

Hello. Audacity cannot host or make use of VSTs (virtual studio technology) instruments, at the moment it is a programme used to record and edit audio files. For VST hosting you would have to look at DAWs (digital audio workstations), most aren't free although there seems to be software available at no cost. These include 'Anvil Studio' by Willow Software, and 'Kristal Audio Engine' by Kreatives.org, both can be downloaded from this website.

There are also very good quality VSTs available to download for free, try the 'Kontakt Player' by Native Instruments and download their free 'factory selection' instruments set that you can load into the player and make use of.

I hope this has helped - more information could be found through google and typing something like "home studio recording", there will be lots of websites to choose from.

All the best and good luck.

1 January 2012 at 4:35pmmbh60

Does anyone know if BFD Eco can be used "inside" Audacity, as a "plug in"? I am kind of new to all this jazz and don't really understand "VST/AU/RTAS-compatible hosts" and such. If Audacity is compatible as a host, where would I find information on how to make that work? Thanks so much to anyone who takes the time to provide helpful info!

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