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

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Podcast: [Big Podcast Playbook - Grow Your Podcast. Build Your Audience.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/big-podcast-playbook-grow-your-podcast-build-your-audience-227202)
Published: 2026-06-14T02:39:00+00:00
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## Resource

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 podcast while you binge Netflix (yet look supremely productive!) Episode Timestamps [00:00] The shocking truth about the thousands of dollars you might be wasting on podcast recording software [00:27] Audacity 4 is out — why switching to free software could change everything for your podcast budget [01:17] How the new, colorful Pro Tools-inspired Audacity interface could transform your editing workflow [02:19] The powerful new feature that lets you label tracks and instantly pinpoint magic podcast moments [02:56] The secret weapon for removing unexpected background noise — even a fire engine bla…

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