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Spec score 7.5 #94 of 131 in Audio Editing Software

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Product
Tenacity is a free, open-source, multitrack audio editor and recorder.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tenacityaudio.org
Intended users
The manual describes uses including recording music, editing podcasts, and analyzing signals for academic research.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tenacityaudio.org
Platforms
The project describes Tenacity as cross-platform for Windows, macOS, Linux, and other operating systems.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tenacityaudio.org
Free plan
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · tenacityaudio.org
Support
The project directs users to its Matrix channel for real-time help and its Lemmy community for discussions.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tenacityaudio.org
License
Tenacity is licensed under the GNU General Public License version 2 or later.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tenacityaudio.org
Analysis
It includes tools for analyzing signals, including audio.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tenacityaudio.org
Audio formats
It imports and exports a wide range of audio formats, with FFmpeg available to extend format support.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tenacityaudio.org
Audio quality
It supports high-quality audio processing, including up to 32-bit float audio.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tenacityaudio.org
Distribution
The project says pre-packaged builds are available through its repository releases and that users can also build it from source.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tenacityaudio.org
Editing and accessibility
It offers sample-level editing and a multitrack timeline, plus keyboard editing, screen reader, and narration support.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tenacityaudio.org
Feature gap
The manual says Tenacity has no way to adjust input or output volume levels because the Mixer Toolbar was removed.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tenacityaudio.org
Formats
It imports and exports a wide range of audio formats, with FFmpeg available to extend format support.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tenacityaudio.org
Limits
The manual warns that the track area is not hardware accelerated and can use substantial CPU resources; project files may also grow unexpectedly large.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tenacityaudio.org
Linux distribution
Linux distribution options listed include Flatpak and AppImage, though AppImages are provided as-is and AppImage-specific issues are unsupported.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tenacityaudio.org
MIDI sequencing
NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · tenacityaudio.org
Multitrack editing
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · tenacityaudio.org
Notable limitation
The manual says the track area is not hardware accelerated and may use an undesirable amount of CPU resources.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tenacityaudio.org
Plugins
It supports VST 2, LADSPA/LV2, and AU plugins.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tenacityaudio.org
Plugins and scripting
It supports VST, LADSPA/LV2 and AU plugins, Nyquist scripting, and scripting through named pipes with languages such as Python and Perl.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tenacityaudio.org
Recording
It records from real or virtual audio devices.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tenacityaudio.org
Scripting
It supports Nyquist scripting and scripting in Python, Perl, and other languages through named pipes.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tenacityaudio.org
Supported platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, *BSD, and HaikuRead 21 Sep 2026 · tenacityaudio.org
System requirements
The manual recommends at least 2 GB of available RAM and 10–15 GB of storage for modest usage, with more needed for larger projects.Read 7 Oct 2026 · tenacityaudio.org
Third-party plugins
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · tenacityaudio.org

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