Plug-ins
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This page is an overview of the audio plug-in formats supported by Audacity.
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Types of plug-in
Audacity can use the following types of plug-in effects:
- LADSPA Plug-ins
- LV2 Plug-ins
- Nyquist Plug-ins
- Vamp Analysis Plug-ins
- VST effect plug-ins (only on Windows and Mac).
- Audio Unit Plug-ins (only on Mac)
How do you add plug-ins to Audacity?
See Installing Plug-ins in the Audacity Manual.
Free plug-in downloads
- VST
- Free-Loops (Windows)
- Hitsquad for Windows and Mac
- KVR Audio for Windows and Mac
- Open Directory (Windows, Mac)
- Audio Units (only on Mac)
Limitations
- Audacity cannot yet apply effects to audio while it is playing or recording.
- Real-time effects: Not all effects in Audacity can preview an effect while changing the parameters of the effect.
- VST instrument (VSTi) plug-ins that generate sound are not supported. VST 3 plug-ins are not yet supported.
Also please see Plug-ins that crash Audacity or fail to work properly in Audacity.
For Developers
- If you're interested in writing your own plug-ins, see "Creating your own Plug-in".
- To help us improve support for audio plug-ins, subscribe to audacity-devel and introduce yourself.