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New Beta Version of Audacity Offers Peek at New Features

Audacity, the free, open source sound editor, is on the top of everyone's list of podcasting and audio apps here at OStatic, so we're always thrilled when there's an update. If you love Audacity, too, and can't wait for the next stable version to be released, you can get in on the beta action right now. Audacity 1.3.8 Beta is available now for a sneak peek at some new features and improvements that will be in the app's next stable version.

There are all kinds of new things to look forward to in Audacity 1.3.8, including:

* Faster Equalization and Noise Removal; improved Truncate Silence and Click Track
* New "Mixer Board" view with per-track VU meters
* New Screenshot Tools and improved screen reader support
* Record more than 16 channels (hardware/drivers permitting)
* Improved support for non-mmap ALSA devices such as PulseAudio

If you do any audio recording or editing at all, you can't afford to miss Audacity. It's one of the best apps around -- free or paid -- to help you get the job done. If you're new to Audacity, don't miss Kristin Shoemaker's overview, full of hints and tips to get you started.
 

• Audacity
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• sound editor

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