How to Install Audacity on Your Mac M1

Are you looking to install Audacity on your new MacBook with Apple Silicon? Look no further! With its powerful features and user-friendly interface, Audacity is a popular choice for audio editing software. Here's how to get started:

Firstly, head over to the OldFoss website, which hosts the current version of Audacity and all previous versions from 2.1.2 onwards. You can download the DMG file and start installing.

Before you begin, make sure you have a backup of your data, as installing Audacity will overwrite any existing files. Once downloaded, eject the DMG at the bottom left of Finder, then launch Audacity.app from /Applications or your chosen location.

To avoid any issues, do not double-click the 'Audacity' icon in the DMG to launch Audacity from there. Instead, drag the 'Audacity.app' icon to any other location of your choosing, such as the /Applications folder icon on the right.

If you use the optional FFmpeg library, you will need to download the appropriate version for it to work with Audacity. You can find more information about this in the online documentation.

Tips and Tricks

Before deleting the Audacity folder from a previous installation, remember to move any optional plug-ins you added to its plug-ins folder to the new Audacity Plug-Ins folder at ~/Library/Application Support/audacity/Plug-Ins.

If you still have an 'Audacity' installation folder for a version before 3.2.0, you may see working duplicates of Audacity's shipped Nyquist plug-ins in the Generate, Effect or Analyze Menu.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during installation or use, don't worry! PowerPoint for Mac has a range of services and fixes to help resolve recent issues. You can also refer to online documentation for more information on troubleshooting common problems.

In conclusion, installing Audacity on your Mac M1 is a straightforward process that requires some careful attention to detail. With these steps, you'll be editing audio like a pro in no time!

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