Adobe Audition 2021 (v14.0), released in March 2021, introduced key performance updates and workflow refinements specifically targeting podcasters and professional voice editors. This version solidified the software's transition into the "Creative Cloud 2021" ecosystem with a focus on stability and native hardware support. New Features in Version 14.0
: A major addition that allows users to record new audio at the playhead position without overwriting existing content. The playhead can automatically back up (e.g., 5 seconds) to provide a "punch-in" lead-in. Adobe Audition 2021 v14.0
: Keyframes are now limited to the clip edge, preventing them from being accidentally dragged beyond clip boundaries. Core Capabilities & Professional Use Adobe Audition 2021 (v14
Audition 2021 remains a leading choice for non-musical audio production: The playhead can automatically back up (e
: Introduced in the 14.2 update, this allowed Audition to run natively on Apple silicon, resulting in mixdown and rendering performance gains of 25% to 200%.
: Replaced the legacy TC Electronic radar meter with a cleaner, industry-standard ITU-based interface. It includes presets for platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Netflix, and YouTube.