{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Audacity 4 is Out ... Sort of: Hands-On with Cloud, Spectral Editing, and More","description":"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&amp;nbsp;in this episode of Big Podcast Playbook&amp;nbsp;... Big Ideas in This Episode  Stop wasting $360\/year on software now Free, pro-level Audacity 4: disrupt the paid giants Audacity\u2019s colorful new look\u2014envy your workflow Power move: cloud editing unlocks remote collabs Sneak VST plugins into your free setup Legendary podcasters still love \u201centry-level\u201d gear  Why You Should Listen  A zero-dollar recording secret: why most podcasters are actually wasting thousands every year\u2014without realizing it The $100 setup that delivers pro sound to even the laziest beginner Color up your control: how Audacity 4\u2019s wild tracks can help you dominate the chaos of multi-track madness The one \u201clabel hack\u201d inside Audacity that will let you slice, dice, and leap through episodes\u2014so your edits are effortless (while others slave for hours) How to surgically erase embarrassing background noises\u2014without 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 \u2014 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 \u2014 even a fire engine blaring outside your window [03:09] Cloud projects in Audacity: How to edit your show simultaneously with team members anywhere in the world [05:15] The surprising reason people may stop making fun of you for using Audacity \u2014 and why it's finally cool  You want these links ...  Subscribe to&amp;nbsp;Big Podcast Playbook See&amp;nbsp;Big Podcast AMP&amp;nbsp;for personalized podcast growth assistance  The Newsletter for Podcasters   Big Podcast Insider - Weekly Podcasting Newsletter&amp;nbsp;\u200b   Big Podcast Insider&amp;nbsp;is the newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode,&amp;nbsp;you can subscribe here&amp;nbsp;\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":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41635485\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/202940675"}