Tenacity
Tenacity provides cross-platform multitrack audio recording and editing, with audio import, export, and plugin support in an open source project.
About Tenacity
Tenacity is a multi-track audio recorder and editor for Windows, macOS, Linux and other operating systems, developed by a group of volunteers. It records from real or virtual audio devices and imports and exports audio formats, with FFmpeg extension support.
It supports VST, LV2 and AU plugins, scripting with Nyquist or with Python and Perl via named pipes, and timeline editing with keyboard editing, screen reader and narration support.
Key features
- Record from real or virtual audio devices
- Import and export audio formats, extendible with FFmpeg
- Support for VST, LV2, and AU plugins
- Script with Nyquist, or Python and Perl via named pipes
- Edit with arbitrary sampling on multi-track timeline
- Keyboard editing with screen reader and narration support
Best for: People who record or edit multi-track audio on Windows, macOS, or Linux.
Good for
- Works on Windows, macOS, Linux and other operating systems
- Imports and exports audio formats, extendible with FFmpeg
- Includes keyboard editing, screen reader and narration support
Tenacity at a glance
- Website
- tenacityaudio.org
- Category
- Music & Audio › Audio Editing & Production
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Tenacity FAQ
How can I install Tenacity?
Pre-packaged builds are available through the releases page on the repository, it may also be packaged for your software distribution, or you can build it from source.
Where can I ask for help with Tenacity?
The Matrix channel #tenacity:matrix.org is listed as the most active communication channel for questions and real-time help.
How do I contribute code to Tenacity?
Upstream development is on Codeberg, with a GitHub mirror where pull requests are ignored. Contributors are asked to read the contributing guidelines, and SourceHut is also offered for contributions.
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