NeowinFeed reported Audacity 4.0 as one of the biggest updates in years for the free audio recording and editing tool. Engadget posted that the release includes a colorful dark mode and granular editing tools. The Verge stated non-destructive editing, better clip management, and a new look bring the app into the modern age and make it resemble a modern DAW. The three posts link to coverage on neowin.net, engadget.com, and theverge.com describing the changes.