Unable to use Audacity on your Mac and it keeps crashing whenever you try to open it? Audacity is the go-to audio editing and recording software for many Mac users, especially because of the many advanced features it has. If Audacity keeps crashing on Mac after the macOS Sonoma update then you need not worry about it. This article will guide you with what’s causing the issue and the ways to fix it. So let’s get started without further ado.  

Ways to Fix Audacity Keeps Crashing on Mac in macOS Sonoma

Before going ahead with the fixes, it is essential to know what’s the reason behind the issue; this will help you troubleshoot the error without much trouble. If Audacity keeps crashing on Mac, then it can be due to the following reasons:

• Bugs in the latest macOS Sonoma update
• App/OS incompatibility
• Audio input/output permissions not set
• Low storage
• Apps running in the background
• Bugs in the Audacity app

There can be multiple reasons behind this issue and the exact reason can be different for different users. Here are all the troubleshooting steps to fix Audacity keeps crashing in macOS Sonoma:

1. Force Quit Audacity and Try Again

The first thing that you must do is force quit the Audacity app and then launch it again. This will clear the app of any temporary bugs and the issue will be fixed. Here’s how:

• Press Command + Option + Esc to open the Force Quit Applications window. 
• Now, click on the Audacity app, and then click on the Force Quit to quit the app. 

• Once done, launch Audacity on your system again and see if the issue is resolved or not. 

2. Quit Other Apps Running in the Background

Other apps running on your Mac can also cause Audacity to crash. If you have multiple apps running, they may limit the CPU and RAM for Audacity to work properly. Try quitting all the apps running on your Mac and then try using Audacity. 

• Open the Force Quit Applications window by using the Command + Option + Esc keyboard shortcut. 
• Now, press Command + A to select all the apps. Click on Force Quit to quit all the apps. 

• After this launch Audacity and see if it works or not.

3. Restart Mac

Sometimes the solution to even the biggest of problems can be as simple as restarting the device. If you have tried the above two solutions but they didn’t solve the Audacity freezing/crashing issue on your Mac, then you can try restarting your Mac before proceeding with the other steps. To restart your Mac:

• Open the Apple Menu by clicking on the Apple icon at the top left corner. 
• Now, click on the Restart button. 

• In the dialog box that opens up, click on Restart again to confirm restarting your Mac. 

• After your Mac restarts, launch Audacity again. 

4. Update Audacity

Audacity may keep crashing if you are using the version that is not compatible with the latest macOS Sonoma version. Try updating the Audacity to the latest version and see if the issue is still encountered. If Audacity crashes after the launch then you will have to download the latest version of Audacity from the official website and install it. Here are the steps to do so:

• Head to the official website of Audacity on your browser. 
• Now, click on the Download button next to the correct version, i.e., Universal, ARM 64 dmg (Apple Silicon), or X86_64 dmg (Intel).

• Once downloaded, click on the Finder icon on the launchpad to open Finder. 

• Click on the Download tab on the left pane. Now, double-click on the Audacity DMG file.

• Follow the on-screen instructions to update the Audacity app. 

5. Update macOS

Many users have reported facing this issue after getting the macOS Sonoma. The initial versions of macOS Sonoma had some issues/bugs, but they are being fixed by Apple developers with new updates. If you are still running on the early versions of the macOS Sonoma then that can cause this issue. Try checking for the latest macOS update and install the update if available. Below are the steps to do so:

• Click on the Apple icon at the top left corner, and then click on System Settings. 

• Now, click on the General tab on the left pane. 
• Click on the Software Updates option now. 

• Your Mac will check for updates. If any update is available, download and install it. 

6. Give Microphone Permissions for Audacity

Audacity needs microphone permissions to work properly. Try giving the microphone permissions to Audacity and see if that fixes the issue or not. To do so, follow the steps given below:

• Open the Spotlight Search by pressing the Command + Spacebar key combo. 
• Here, type System Settings and press Enter to open it. 
• Under the Privacy & Security tab, click on Microphone.

• Now, turn on the toggle next to Audacity to enable mic permissions for Audacity. 

7. Check Audio Input and Output Settings

You need to set the correct audio input and output settings depending on the Microphone and audio output device you want to use. To do so, follow the steps given below:

• Open the System Settings on your Mac. 
• Click on the Sound tab on the left pane. 
• Under the Output & Input section on the right side, select Input and select the correct input device. 

• Increase or decrease the Input Volume using the slider. 

• Now, select Output and select the correct output device. 

• Use the Output Volume slider to increase output volume. 

8. Reinstall Audacity

The issue can be caused due to bugs in the Audacity app. You can try reinstalling the Audacity to fix the Audacity crashing issue on macOS Sonoma. To do so, follow the steps given below:

• Open the Finder by clicking on the Finder icon from the dock at the bottom. 

• Click on the Applications tab from the left pane. 
• Now, search for Audacity and drag it to the Bin at the dock. 

• Right-click on the Bin and then click on Empty Bin.

• Click on Empty Bin again to delete the app from the Bin. 

• Now, head to the Audacity website and download the Audacity from here. 

• Install the Audacity from the downloaded file. For detailed steps, you can refer to method 4 in this guide which tells how you can update Audacity; the steps will be the same to install Audacity. 

Bottom Line

These were all the ways to fix Audacity keeps crashing on Mac in macOS Sonoma. If you are facing problem using Audacity or the app crashes as soon as you try to open it on your Mac then you can follow the above steps to fix the issue. If you still face some issues with Audacity then you can comment down below. 

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