What's new in Audacity 3.3: And about other similar DAW software
Not long ago, "Audacity 3.3" was released, and among so many news of releases and updates, we missed it. However, it is never too late for good. So, today we will explore the novelties included in this fabulous release, which will surely be many since the last exploration carried out on Audacity 3.2.1, at the time.
And, surely you are wondering, and why better not about the news from audacium y Traverse. Well, the truth is that both DAW-software, sadly they seem to be on hold at best, or forgotten or cancelled. So, for now, when it comes to DAW programs, Audacity and other alternatives that we will mention later, they are usually the best option available.
Audacity 3.2.1: A release packed with many useful new features
However, you are one of those who still do not know much or anything about the DAW software Audacity, it is worth noting so that you are in context, that it is a free, open source, cross-platform audio software. And whose main objective is to be an easy-to-use multitrack audio editor and recorder for Windows, macOS, GNU/Linux and other operating systems.
While essentially a DAW software is one that offers a complete or robust digital audio workstation, that is, it is a type of software created specifically for audio editing (music production). Therefore, it usually includes many tools that are widely used by music producers, sound designers and all kinds of audio professionals. What makes it ideal for adding audio effects, using virtual instruments and being able to connect to an audio interface to record sounds and play them, among many other things.
Audacity 3.3: Current news and other similar SW DAWs
About what's new in Audacity 3.3
According to official announcement of said April 2023 launch, «Audacity in its version 3.3» now includes among many new features (improvements, corrections, changes and more) the following 5:
- It offers some built-in effects, which are now supported in real time.
- Includes a new Shelf Filter effect, which is available in the EQ & Filters category.
- owns in trial version (beta) built-in bars and beats.
- Allows the use of a new vertical ruler (Linear (dB)), which can be enabled by right-clicking on the vertical ruler.
- Now, Project Frequency has been moved to the Audio Settings / Audio Settings button. Whereas, it has also been renamed to Project Sample Rate.
However, it is worth noting that as of today, said version already has three maintenance updates. Therefore, the latest stable version available, a little over a month after it was released, is the version 3.3.3. As can be seen in the following official GitHub link. While, to see more details of the news, you can explore this other link.
About what's new in Ardor 7.5
According to official announcement of said June 2023 launch, Ardor in version 7.5 now includes among many new features (improvements, corrections, changes and more) the following 3:
- Among the new features added highlights the improvement in the eediting of tempo maps. So now it is possible input the tempo mapping into the actual performance. Thus allowing the possibility of create tempo map nodes and easily adjust positions to match starts in recorded material.
- Another important new feature is section editing. What will allow the mark a range or section within a worked audio, which we can then copy/cut and paste elsewhere, along with the automation and all the playlists.
- Lastly, this release makes it easy to save I/O connections by device. Consequently, toWhen switching between backends (eg ALSA and PulseAudio on Linux), you can now restore I/O connections per device. which is very Useful for those cases where you have to navigate multiple locations and audio interfaces with a laptop running Ardor.
About what's new in Reaper 6.80
According to the descriptions of it in its download section, Reaper in version 6.80 now includes among many new features (improvements, corrections, changes and more) the following 3:
- At the level of special effects, it includes improvements to FX-ahead scheduling to improve performance with slow media drives, performance improvements to anticipatory FX multiprocessing on folder tracks using PDC, and mePerformance improvements to anticipatory FX multiprocessing in various other routing contexts.
- Includes improvements to auto-scroll behavior when adjusting scroll bars.
- And on Linux especially, fixed context menu on video output when using OpenGL.
Summary
In short, if you are one of those who have been using Audacity for a long time, we hope that these now-known news will motivate you to use the new version available, "Audacity 3.3", in order to get the most out of it. And if necessary, then you can explore the potential of other similar DAW software such as Ardor and Reaper, which despite not being completely free, open or free, have a lot to offer in the field of music. free software, open source and GNU/Linux in the area of audio editing.
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