For the time being, Audacity will continue to download x86-64 versions by default to avoid these incompatibilities,. Plugins for x86-64 (Intel macs) will not load. Note: When using an arm64 Audacity, you must use arm64 versions of FFMPEG and plugins. Apple Silicon (arm64) is now supported on macOS. Plugins now automatically get scanned, tested and enabled when Audacity starts. The following plugin formats are now realtime capable: VST3, LV2, LADSPA, Audio Units. Other sorting and grouping options can be found in the Effects preferences. The Effects menu has gotten a new sorting. The device toolbar can be re-added via the View > Toolbars menu. Added a new Audio Setup button, replacing the Device Toolbar by default. Merged the mixer bar with the meter bars. Further information can be found can be found here. Added a new Effects button to the tracks menu, allowing you to place realtime effects. And more! See the complete list of features. Write your own plug-in effects with Nyquist. Numerous effects including change the speed or pitch of a recording. Cut, copy, splice or mix sounds together. AC3, M4A/M4R (AAC), WMA and other formats supported using optional libraries. Edit WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP2, MP3 or Ogg Vorbis sound files. Convert tapes and records into digital recordings or CDs. Record computer playback on any Windows Vista or later machine. Built-in effects include bass boost, wah wah, and noise removal, and the program also supports VST plug-in effects. The program also has a built-in amplitude-envelope editor, a customizable spectrogram mode, and a frequency-analysis window for audio-analysis applications. Edit your sounds using cut, copy, and paste features (with unlimited undo functionality), mix tracks, or apply effects to your recordings. Audacity is a free, open source digital audio editor and recording application.