With the release of Audacity 3.2.2 comes support for VST2 realtime, stackable effects. Support for VST3 effects was introduced in version 3.2.0 and with the release of 3.2.2, both VST2 and VST3 plugins can be used as realtime effects. This is a major step forward for Audacity in its move toward full non-destructive editing. I also talk about a problem I experienced in 3.2.1 with editing macros. That bug has been resolved in 3.2.2.
Author: Mike Adams
Audacity 3.2.1 Released PLUS: How to Unhide the Device Toolbar
Without much fanfare Audacity version 3.2.1 is out and among other fixes, includes a fix for the missing ffmpeg file for M1/M2 Mac users. Here’s a link to the fixes in this version of Audacity.
https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/tag/Audacity-3.2.1
Plus the Device Toolbar lives! You just need to unhide it if you want it back.
Contents:
- 00:00 – Intro
- 00:16 – Audacity Version 3.2.1
- 00:29 – ffmpeg Workaround in 3.2.0 for M1/M2 Mac Users
- 01:18 – ffmpeg Fix in Version 3.2.1
- 01:53 – Unhiding the Device Toolbar
- 03:10 – Wrap-up
Hardware I used in this video (NOTE: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying Amazon purchases).
- Synco D2 Hyper Cardioid Condenser Microphone https://amzn.to/3pQRbLm
- DBX 286s Microphone Pre-Amp Processor https://amzn.to/3CMt4EV
- StarTech.com 4U 19″ Desktop Open Frame Rack https://amzn.to/3fWrE1E
- ZOOM H6 All Black (2020 Version) Portable Studio https://amzn.to/3rIpfdl
- 2022 MacBook Pro with an M1 Pro processor and 32 GB memory
Software I Used:
- Audacity Version 3.2.1 (for post-processing)
- Camtasia 2022
- Auphonic Desktop App
Other places you’ll find me:
- Learn Audacity: https://learnaudacity.com
- Audacity Bootcamp: Beginner to Advanced: https://learnaudacity.com/audacity-bootcamp-beginner-to-advanced/
- ACX Audiobook Production Using Audacity: https://www.audacitybootcamp.com/p/acx-audiobook-production-using-audacity
- Zoom H6 Audio Recording Essentials: https://learnaudacity.com/zoom-h6-audio-recording-essentials/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearnAudacity
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@learnaudacity
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learn_audacity
Audacity Version 3.2.1 Is Out
Most of us are already aware that Audacity version 3.2.0 has been released but did you know that version 3.2.1 just came out? There wasn’t much fanfare around its release because it’s a patch release, but at least one of the fixes in this release is significant if you use Audacity on an M1 or M2 Mac like I do. The fix is in the ffmpeg library for MacOS running on an M1 or M2 processor. When 3.2.0 came out it had an issue with the previous ffmpeg libraries for M1 and M2 Mac users. The temporary fix was to download an x_86 version of Audacity 3.2.0 that would recognize the version of ffmpeg previously installed. Long story short, this has been resolved and starting with version 3.2.1 Audacity for Mac locates and installs the correct ffmpeg file. Here’s the link I mentioned for more information:
This is pre-release episode of The Audacity Channel podcast. The official launch will be in the winter of 2023 and coincide with the launch of The Audacity Bootcamp Online School for Podcasters and ACX Audiobook Narrators. For more information about the Audacity Bootcamp online school, visit:
Audacity Version 3.2.0 Released
The production version of Audacity 3.2.0 was released earlier today. It’s no longer in Beta. Audacity has published a page outlining new features, fixes, changes, and download links. There’s some important information on this page that you’ll probably want to take a look at. Here’s that link:
The new 3.2.0 manual is no longer included as part of the Audacity download but can downloaded by going to this page:
Would you like a simple way to stay up-to-date with the changes in the major versions of Audacity? I have compiled a one-stop location for my videos regarding what’s new in major releases of Audacity. The best part is that it’s free! But you have to sign up. Here’s the link so you can check it out and see if it’s something that fits your needs. Click the image to take a look.
Destructive Editing vs Non-Destructive Editing Using Audacity 3.2.0
In this video I demonstrate the difference between non-destructive effects vs destructive effects in Audacity 3.2.0. Prior to Audacity 3.2.0 any effects added to a track were destructive, meaning each effect I added was embedded in the waveform itself, changing the waveform. As soon as I saved my project and closed the program, I could never undo what I had done. This is destructive editing. But starting with Audacity 3.2.0, that’s changed. We now have the option to use non-destructive editing where the effects I add don’t touch the waveform but remain external to it. This is non-destructive editing.
Contents
- 00:00 – Intro: The Difference Between Destructive and Non-Destructive Effects
- 00:45 – Destructive Editing Demonstration
- 01:53 – Non-Destructive Realtime Effects
- 02:49 – Adding Non-Destructive Realtime Effects
- 03:31 – Enabling and Disabling Realtime Effects
- 05:55 – Stacking Multiple Effects
- 07:14 – Destructive Effects Are Still Available
- 07:47 – Wrap-Up
Hardware I used in this video (NOTE: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying Amazon purchases).
- Synco D2 Hyper Cardioid Condenser Microphone https://amzn.to/3pQRbLm
- Zoom H6 Portable Recorder https://amzn.to/3TjMN4Z
- FUDESY 77 x 74 Collapsible Portable Retractable Green Screen https://amzn.to/3Cyv9V5
- 2022 MacBook Pro with an M1 Pro processor and 32 GB memory
Software I Used:
- Audacity Version 3.2.0 Beta 20220913
- Camtasia 2022
- Auphonic Desktop Leveler
Other places you’ll find me:
- Learn Audacity: https://learnaudacity.com
- Audacity Bootcamp: Beginner to Advanced: https://learnaudacity.com/audacity-bootcamp-beginner-to-advanced/
- ACX Audiobook Production Using Audacity: https://www.audacitybootcamp.com/p/acx-audiobook-production-using-audacity
- Zoom H6 Audio Recording Essentials: https://learnaudacity.com/zoom-h6-audio-recording-essentials/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearnAudacity
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@learnaudacity
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learn_audacity
The Audacity 3.2.0 Audio Setup Button
In Audacity 3.2.0 the device toolbar has been replaced by the Audio Setup button. This gave us back some important real estate in the user interface. This video is a quick look at the new Audio Setup button in Audacity 3.2.0.
Hardware I used in this video (NOTE: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying Amazon purchases).
- Synco D2 Hyper Cardioid Condenser Microphone https://amzn.to/3pQRbLm
- Zoom H6 Portable Recorder https://amzn.to/3TjMN4Z
- FUDESY 77 x 74 Collapsible Portable Retractable Green Screen https://amzn.to/3Cyv9V5
- 2022 MacBook Pro with an M1 Pro processor and 32 GB memory
Software I Used:
- Audacity Version 3.2.0 Beta 20220913
- Camtasia 2022
- Auphonic Desktop Leveler
Other places you’ll find me:
- Learn Audacity: https://learnaudacity.com
- Audacity Bootcamp: Beginner to Advanced: https://learnaudacity.com/audacity-bootcamp-beginner-to-advanced/
- ACX Audiobook Production Using Audacity: https://www.audacitybootcamp.com/p/acx-audiobook-production-using-audacity
- Zoom H6 Audio Recording Essentials: https://learnaudacity.com/zoom-h6-audio-recording-essentials/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearnAudacity
- TikTok (NEW!): https://www.tiktok.com/@learnaudacity
- Instagram (NEW!): https://www.instagram.com/learn_audacity
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