Audacity 4 is Out ... Sort of: Hands-On with Cloud, Spectral Editing, and More

Audacity 4 is Out ... Sort of: Hands-On with Cloud, Spectral Editing, and More

June 13, 2026 · 7 min · Episode 702

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This episode discusses the features of Audacity 4 Beta and its potential to save podcast budgets.

Is paying for podcast recording software eating into your budget? Discover the latest features of Audacity 4 Beta, how it compares to pricier options, and whether it's ready for your show in this episode of Big Podcast Playbook ... Big Ideas in This Episode Stop wasting $360/year on software now Free, pro-level Audacity 4: disrupt the paid giants Audacity's colorful new look—envy your workflow Power move: cloud editing unlocks remote collabs Sneak VST plugins into your free setup Legendary podcasters still love "entry-level" gear Why You Should Listen A zero-dollar recording secret: why most podcasters are actually wasting thousands every year—without realizing it The $100 setup that delivers pro sound to even the laziest beginner Color up your control: how Audacity 4's wild tracks can help you dominate the chaos of multi-track madness The one "label hack" inside Audacity that will let you slice, dice, and leap through episodes—so your edits are effortless (while others slave for hours) How to surgically erase embarrassing background noises—without leaving a trace (the secret to covering up your messiest slip-ups) Cloud projects exposed: discover how to let your editor fix your…

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