{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Audacity 4: The Big Upgrade","description":"Audacity 4 is here (sort of), and David takes you inside the alpha version, sharing why it's a game-changer for podcasters and how you can help shape its future in this episode of Big Podcast Playbook ... Big Ideas in This Episode Audacity 4: the free DAW pros will envy Upgrade your workflow, unlock hidden podcast power Take control, shape your tools Sound like a pro ... minimal gear, maximum impact Get inside: break, report, and shape Podcasters influencing software ... how your wish becomes reality Why You Should Listen How switching your podcast workflow can shatter your creative rut \u2014 steal this music industry trick The \u201cspaghetti code\u201d curse that\u2019s killing software How Audacity 4\u2019s destructive-free editing lets you reverse mistakes\u2026 even 50 steps later  Sound professional with hardware under $200  My plugin arsenal that can transform even dull recordings into something that sounds great What the alpha release of Audacity 4 really means for early adopters How to get on the ground floor of Audacity 4\u2019s development \u2014 and quietly shape a tool used by thousands How you, even as a hobbyist, can gain power over the podcasting world by having your voice heard The lazy podcaster\u2019s hack: let passionate coders build the perfect DAW for you \u2014 all you do is ask How to infiltrate top podcast workflows and steal their best features (this will make your own show unstoppable) The irresistible allure of open source Episode Timestamps [01:17] The songwriter\u2019s trick for instantly transforming your podcast workflow and defeating creative ruts [02:27] Is Audacity just for amateurs? The real story behind its reputation (and what\u2019s about to change) [03:47] Why Audacity 4 is finally a \u201creal\u201d DAW: the inside scoop on the dramatic rewrite and what it unlocks [04:25] How RX 11 plugins and $150 of gear can deliver studio-level audio\u2014proof inside [06:10] The unusual opportunity podcasters have right now to shape Audacity\u2019s future\u2014before anyone else [08:19] Why seasoned podcasters are \u201cflipping out\u201d about Audacity 4 ... and what you\u2019ll miss if you ignore the buzz You want these links ... Subscribe to Big Podcast Playbook See Big Podcast AMP for personalized podcast growth assistance The Newsletter for Podcasters Big Podcast Insider - Weekly Podcasting Newsletter \u200b Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here \u2013 it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click.\u200b Want more help growing your podcast audience? Big Podcast Extra - Podcasting Tips Big Podcast AMP (Audio Monetization Program) ","author_name":"Big Podcast Playbook - Grow Your Podcast. Build Your Audience.","author_url":"https:\/\/podcast.bigpodcast.com\/","html":"