Audacity - Audio Editing Software - Free Download

Audacity is a free audio editing software, somewhat similar to the commercial Sony Sound Forge. It works on multiple platforms(systems) such as Windows, Linux, etc.

What can you do with Audacity?

There are a lot of features available in Audacity, and it's functionality can be extended with plugins. VST plugins can be added, meaning that virtually thousands of audio editing effects and functions can be added through these.

This program enables you to record and edit audio. It can also be used for converting audio to another format. Quite useful for musicians, but almost anyone can sometimes find some use for an audio editor.

This extension is required for Audacity to be able to import and export some formats. If you're planning on installing Audacity, you should have this too.

Effects of Audacity can be extended through plug-ins, however, all of the basic effects in version 1.3.12-Beta are listed here:

VST or Steinberg's Virtual Studio Technology is a technology for integrating effects, synthesizers and recording plug-ins into VST Hosts, which are required to run them and are usually audio editors or simple recording programs.

Audacity is one such Audio Editor which supports VST plug-ins. If you're looking for a live recording software supporting VST plug-ins, then try Cantabile.

1. www.vstplanet.com

A website offering a list of free VST effects, instruments, and a list of audio tools.

2. http://www.vst4free.com/

A website offering VST instruments, effects, and hosts(sortable by groups).

3. http://free-plugin-list.com/

Another website offering free VST effects and instruments(sortable by type).