Audacity v3.6.4 Multilingual (WiN macOS LiNUX) [FREE]

Audacity 3.6.4 is a free, open-source audio editor and recorder for producers, podcasters and anyone working with recorded sound. This Windows application runs independently rather than as a VST plugin, making it useful for preparing samples or editing recordings before bringing them into a DAW.

Record live audio from microphones or connected audio devices, digitize tapes and records, or assemble material from multiple clips. Cut, copy, paste and splice audio, mix tracks together, and adjust a recording’s speed or pitch. Supported audio formats include WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AU and Ogg Vorbis.

Built-in processing covers practical tasks such as noise reduction, equalization, filtering, normalization and fades. Echo, phaser and reverse effects offer additional ways to reshape sounds, while plugin support allows you to extend the available processing options.

For closer inspection, spectrogram views and Plot Spectrum help you examine frequency content. You can also edit individual sample points with the Draw tool. Audacity suits hobby producers who need a dedicated workspace for recording, trimming, cleanup and audio analysis alongside their usual music-production software.