Six days after version 3.6, Audacity released a new update, 3.6.1, to address several critical bugs affecting its performance. As the developers described, this hotfix release targets a series of issues impacting users across various platforms.
One of the most significant fixes in this update is resolving a bug that caused Audacity to crash when exporting multichannel audio. Another critical fix addressed in this release is one that previously led to crashes when pasting mono clips into stereo tracks.
In addition to these stability improvements, Audacity 3.6.1 also makes strides in accessibility. More specifically, it expands the accessibility of plugin values in the software’s plain UI, making it more user-friendly for visually impaired users who rely on screen readers.
The update also includes a preventative measure against compatibility issues, ensuring that projects created in the newer 3.6.x versions cannot be mistakenly opened in incompatible older versions.
Lastly, Audacity’s aesthetic and user interface have also received attention. An issue where the softwareโs dark theme displayed white corners in buttons has been fixed. This minor yet important fix improves the application’s overall visual consistency and user experience.
For detailed information about all changes in the latest version, visit the changelog.
