The v14.0 release and subsequent 14.x updates in 2021 introduced several "quality of life" improvements:
: This tool automates the identification and removal of silent or inactive regions in clips while maintaining synchronization in multitrack sessions. Adobe Audition 2021 v14.0
: 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. The v14
: Keyframes are now limited to the clip edge, preventing them from being accidentally dragged beyond clip boundaries. Core Capabilities & Professional Use : Keyframes are now limited to the clip
: 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%.
Audition 2021 remains a leading choice for non-musical audio production: