Audacity Modernizes After Two Decades With Qt-Powered Redesign

Audacity 4.0's shift from wxWidgets to Qt delivers the iconic open-source audio editor its most significant visual overhaul in decades, finally addressing long-standing criticisms about its outdated appearance. The redesign introduces powerful new capabilities like spectral editing, multi-project support, and expanded plugin compatibility (VST3, AudioUnits, LV2), positioning Audacity to compete effectively with modern commercial alternatives. This evolution demonstrates the project's commitment to remaining relevant while preserving the open-source freedom that defines it.