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Audacity 3.3.0

Released 24 Apr 2023

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
  • Added an initial (beta) version of Beats and Measures.
  • Reworked the bottom toolbar dock #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
  • 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
  • When copying clips between projects, you now can choose between whether to copy smart clips or just the visible portion. #3820
  • Added a delete button to the Cut/Copy/Paste toolbar. #4133
  • Audacity no longer dithers tracks unnecessarily. #1584
  • Linux playback now handles output latency better (less stutters). #2427
  • The EQ effect no longer resets clip names. #3796
  • Audacity no longer crashes when trying to load projects with plugins that since have been deleted. #3801
  • Resampling a track no longer trims it. #4417
  • FFmpeg 6 (avformat 60) is now supported.
  • Moved from Breakpad to Crashpad.
  • Extracted various libraries from within Audacity.

Bugfixes

Libraries

Release 3.3.0 on GitHub

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