Audacity Release Notes

This is a hotfix release. It fixes the following bugs:

-   Fix 24-bit recording. [#5467](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/5467)
-   Fix a crash with.aup importing. [#5488](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/5488)
-   Fix crossfading of clips and tracks. [#5471](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/5471) [#5483](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/5483)
-   Exporting multiple files honors sample rate settings again. [#5473](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/5473)
-   Fix crashes related to external program exports. [#5480](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/5480) [#5417](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/5417)
-   Fix BSD and ARM builds. [#5479](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/5479) [#5476](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/5476)
-   Ctrl+J is now a standard shortcut for joining clips. [#5498](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/5498)
-   Stereo tracks no longer randomly split into mono. [#5389](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/5389)
-   When exporting a file, the file extension is now always added (except for custom FFmpeg and external program exports). [#5007](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/5007)
-   Fix a crash when exporting Opus with older CPUs that don't support AVX. [#5516](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/5516) …

Audacity 3.4 adds a musical view, time stretching and a new exporter.

-   Music workflows Audacity now features several music related features, such as switching between hh:mm:ss time and Beats & Measures, and time-stretching clips to align them to a song's tempo.
-   Time stretching Hold Alt (macOS: Option) while hovering over the top third of a clip edge to stretch it.
-   New exporter Audacity now features a new export window with easier access to options such as sample rate and custom mapping (for 5.1 or 7.1 audio). Additionally, the "Browse" button uses the native file browser now!
-   For MP3, Audacity now always uses Joint Stereo mode, which always delivers the best possible quality.
-   Simplified pasting logic. [#4720](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/4720)
-   Simplified stereo tracks. Left and right channels now always have synchronized clip starts and ends, and the same sample rate in both channels.
-   Added cursors trimming and stretching left and right, and changed the I-beam cursor to be less similar to either. [#5014](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/5014)
-   When importing audio, the project sample rate no longer changes. [#4448](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/4448) …

This is a hotfix release. It fixes the following bugs:

-   Linux AppImage fails to start. [#4629](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/4629)
-   Issues with selection and time toolbars on Linux packages. [#4637](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/4637)
-   Missing duration input in generators on Linux packages. [#4639](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/4639)
-   Potentialy extreme memory usage with Jack host. [#4646](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/4646)
-   Anonymous upload to audio.com is disabled. [#4654](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/4654)

[Release 3.3.2 on GitHub](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/tag/Audacity-3.3.2)

This is a hotfix release. It fixes the following bugs:

-   Fixed cut lines massively inflating project size. [#4600](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/4600)
-   Fixed custom project sample rates being uneditable. [#4612](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/4612)
-   Fixed crash reporting being disabled. [#4604](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/4604)
-   Audacity now shows an error if the upload to audio.com exceeds file size limits. [#4234](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/4234)
-   Fixed an error in calculating channels when uploading to audio.com. [#4114](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/4114)

[Release 3.3.1 on GitHub](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/tag/Audacity-3.3.1)

Changes:

-   Some of the built-in effects are now realtime capable (Bass & Treble, Distortion, Phaser, Reverb and Wahwah).
-   Added a new effect: Shelf Filter. [#4352](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/4352)
-   Added an initial (beta) version of Beats and Measures.
-   Reworked the bottom toolbar dock [#4414](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/4414)
-   Project Sample Rate is now found in Audio Setup -> Audio Settings (formerly known as Project Rate).
-   The Snapping Toolbar (formerly known as Snap-To) is now independent of the Selection Toolbar.
-   Added a new Time Signature Toolbar (beta). It is hidden by default.
-   Improved Zooming behavior slightly (more to come in the future). [#4212](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/4212)
-   Added a new ruler, Linear (dB). This ruler goes from 0 dBFS to -∞ dBFS and better reflects the volume as shown in the recording/playback meters. [#4393](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/4393)
-   When copying clips between projects, you now can choose between whether to copy smart clips or just the visible portion. [#3820](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/3820)
-   Added a delete button to the Cut/Copy/Paste toolbar. [#4133](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/4133)
-   Audacity no longer dithers tracks unnecessarily. [#1584](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/1584) …

This is a patch release for Audacity 3.2. It adds ability to share audio publicly and fixes some bugs.

-   Audio can now be shared publicly on audio.com [#3884](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/3884)
-   Fixed the screenshot tool [#4040](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/4040)
-   Selecting audio no longer marks the project as changed [#4019](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/4019)
-   A new toolbar with cut/copy/paste buttons has been added [#3693](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/3693)
-   Plain UI for VST3 plugins no longer show MIDI CC parameters [#3216](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/3216)
-   The effects sidebar no longer can fill the entire screen [#2620](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/2620)

[Release 3.2.3 on GitHub](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/tag/Audacity-3.2.3)

This is a patch release for Audacity 3.2. It enables use of VST2 as realtime effects and fixes some bugs.

-   VST2 effects are now realtime capable. [#2850](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/2850)
-   Improved accessibility of the meters [#3696](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/3696)
-   Fixed a crash when editing some macro parameters [#3769](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/3769)
-   Fixed some play commands getting stuck in play mode [#3792](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/3792)
-   Audacity no longer quietly discards changes in realtime effects but instead asks if you want to save before quitting [#3670](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/3670)
-   Plugin scanning now lets you skip individual plugins if scanning gets stuck on them [#3838](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/3838)
-   Plugin scanning no longer produces "Audacity crashed" windows when a plugin fails validation, and no longer shows the plugins in the macOS dock during validation [#3980](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/3980)
-   Fixed an issue with labels losing focus on macOS Ventura [#3883](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/3883)
-   Fixed various plugin-specific issues

Additional plugins have been added to plugins.audacityteam.org

[Release 3.2.2 on GitHub](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/tag/Audacity-3.2.2)

This is a patch release. It fixes some bugs and has minor improvements.

-   Fixed Audacity crashing on startup on some systems. [#3686](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/3686)
-   Fixed a crash when applying Waves Berzerk Distortion Mono to a mono track [#3694](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/3694)
-   Fixed a freeze when very quickly starting and stopping playback. [#3699](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/3699)
-   macOS: Homebrew FFmpeg installs are now found automatically [#3747](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/3747)
-   macOS: Fixed Melda VST Plugin UI [#3594](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/3594)
-   Building with VST3 support is now possible without Conan. [#3474](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/3474)

[Release 3.2.1 on GitHub](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/tag/Audacity-3.2.1)

This version adds realtime effects and VST3.

-   Added a new Effects button to the tracks menu, allowing you to place realtime effects.
-   The ability to upload and share your audio using our new sister service, Audio.com
-   Merged the mixer bar with the meter bars.
-   Added a new Audio Setup button, replacing the Device Toolbar by default. The device toolbar can be re-added via the View > Toolbars menu.
-   The Effects menu has gotten a new sorting. Other sorting and grouping options can be found in the Effects preferences.
-   Updated the icons.
-   VST3 effects are now supported.
-   The following plugin formats are now realtime capable: VST3, LV2, LADSPA, Audio Units.
-   Plugins now automatically get scanned, tested and enabled when Audacity starts.
-   Apple Silicon (arm64) is now supported on macOS
-   FFMPEG 5.0 (avformat 59) is now supported, in addition to avformat 55, 57 and 58
-   Added support for Wavpack
-   On Linux, Audacity can now be compiled without JACK present.
-   Audacity now uses XDG directories on Linux.
-   Switched from mad to mpg123 as MP3 importer
-   Removed the Zoom Tool. You can use the zoom buttons or Ctrl+Scroll (macOS: Cmd+Scroll) to zoom instead.
-   The Audacity Manual HTML pages are no longer included in the installation. …