Sony Sound Forge Pro 10

Sound Forge Pro 10 from Sony Creative Software is an audio production suite that provides audio editors and producers complete control over all aspects of audio editing and mastering. The suite provides all the tools necessary for recording and mastering, sound design, audio restoration, and Red Book CD creation, making the software an essential addition for both studio and remote location work. New features in Sound Forge Pro 10 include precise event-based editing, integrated disc-at-once CD burning, musical instrument file processing, and pristine audio conversion and time stretching. The Mastering Effects Bundle 2, powered by iZotope and over 20 DirectX audio effects allow for removing noise and restoring audio. Stereo and multi-channel file editing and processing is available, along with multi-channel capable spectrum analysis. User can accurately monitor audio levels using VU meters for RMS playback and recording, and use the record timer and threshold-based recording for various tasks. Support for exporting multiple forms of professional standard video file formats makes Sound Forge Pro 10 software the tool of choice for multimedia professionals. Additionally, the software provides rock solid stability and a clear workflow, along with high-resolution 24-bit/192kHz audio support and a fully customizable user interface. Note: This software is not multi-track capable. Sound Forge Pro 10 supports up to 32 channels in a single audio file. Multiple channels are used by most consumer grade camcorders while capturing AC3 5.1 channel audio. In the case of XDCam recording and other professional cameras, it is common practice to record in multiple channels for uses other than surround sound. What’s New in Sound Forge Pro 10 General Floating Window Docks Sound Forge Pro 10 software includes enhancements for customizing the layout and positioning of the traditional Sound Forge workspace. Dock and group windows within the Sound Forge interface, customizing the environment to fit the way you work Customizable Window Layouts Design Sound Forge Pro 10 editing environments to maximize your productivity. Create and save multiple interface layout configurations for single- and dual-monitor systems. Easily recall a window layout for specific editing tasks including audio editing, CD layout, multichannel file editing, and more Default Fade Types Set the default wet/dry mix and fade in/out curves that will be used when editing audio files, providing a more efficient workflow during an editing session Tabbed Browsing With Sound Forge Pro 10 software, you can group maximized data windows together and easily browse them via tabs, increasing speed and efficiency when editing multiple audio files Custom Selection Grid Lines Creating loops from existing material is now easier than ever. Use grid lines to visually divide audio selections into equal parts based on time signature for more efficient and accurate edit Interactive Tutorials Spend less time learning and more time editing and mastering using the new integrated tutorials in Sound Forge Pro 10 software. These tutorials provide walkthrough demonstrations of common features and functionality, including DAO CD burning, vinyl recording and restoration for easy analog to digital conversion, and more Recording and Playback Performance Optimizations Software includes a new global media cache option, which allows customization of the amount of RAM to reserved for media read from or written to disk, resulting in improved performance and speed when editing and processing files Editing and Workflow Event-Based Editing Audio editing is more efficient and powerful with Sound Forge Pro 10 software. Quickly move, split, slip, and trim events, create fades, apply ASR (attack/sustain/release) envelopes and crossfades within in a single data window for more precision. Event-based editing provides an easier way to edit edges and fades and is ideal for precise audio mastering, assembling sketches of a project, or to lay out tracks for authoring disc-at-once CDs Musical Instrument File Processing Opens, processes, and saves DLS, GigaStudio/GigaSampler, and SoundFont 2.0 musical instrument files, allowing you to add effects and processing to existing samples. Quickly view bank, instrument, note range, and sample information. Effects and processes can easily be added directly to samples Metadata Windows Editing file metadata is more efficient. Quickly view and edit CD Information, Regions List, Playlist/Cutlist, Track List, ACID Properties, Sampler Information, Sampler Loops, and Summary Information via new metadata windows. Metadata windows can be used alongside data windows and are easily dockable within the Sound Forge interface Enhanced Broadcast Wave Format (.bwf) Support Metadata is handled more efficiently resulting in increased productivity. Easily view and edit Broadcast Wave .bwf format properties directly within the Broadcast Wave Metadata window Tools and Effects Integrated Disc-at-Once CD Burning Includes fully integrated disc-at-once (DAO) CD mastering. Generate Red Book compliant disc-at-once premasters of your music suitable for professional replication. Perform full PQ code editing, create live-style CDs, add CD text and metadata, and use high-resolution source audio with precise conversion to Red Book audio. Integrated disc-at-once CD burning results in time savings and provides a more efficient workflow Mastering Effects Bundle 2, Powered by iZotope From the maker of world-class audio mastering tools, this powerful bundle includes 6 professional audio plug-ins: Mastering EQ, Mastering Reverb, Multiband Compressor, Mastering Limiter, Stereo Imager, and Harmonic Exciter. Use these plug-ins to expertly master and enhance your audio iZotope 64-bit SRC (Sample Rate Conversion) Includes iZotope Sample Rate Conversion (SRC), which is a necessary process when converting material from one sampling rate (such as studio quality 192kHz) to another rate (such as CD-quality 44.1kHz). iZotope SRC utilizes a hybrid low-pass filter design, resulting in pristine audio with less aliasing when resampling audio iZotope MBIT+ Dither (Bit-Depth Conversion) The best-sounding audio requires the highest sample bit depth. MBIT+ employs psychoacoustic methods to distribute noise into less audible ranges, resulting in an improved sound and smoother fades Zplane élastique Pro Timestretch Plug-In Use the élastique timestretch and pitch shift DirectX plug-in for pristine audio quality. Choose from various stretching methods that are tailored to your source audio including Pro, Soloist, and Efficient modes. Monitor and adjust settings while previewing. Includes full formant-shift controls to adjust the audio’s fundamental harmonic frequency range Resonant Filter Plug-In Create dramatic resonant fades, sweeps and effects with the included Resonant Filter Other Features of Sound Forge Pro 10 General Microsoft Windows Vista Compatible Sound Forge Pro 10 software is fully compatible with the Microsoft Windows Vista platform (SP2 or later) Gracenote CD Album Identification Sound Forge Pro 10 software supports the Gracenote MusicID Media Recognition Service. When extracting audio from a CD, you can view information including track title, artist, and also submit song information Regions List and Playlist Windows The Regions List and Playlist windows have features for fast in-place editing and sorting. Quickly edit regions by typing new values in the Name, Start, End, or Length fields Interface Color Customization The user interface is fully customizable. Most Interface elements including waveform and envelope colors, markers, and default window heights can be customized to fit your workflow Media Explorer with Automatic Previewing Quickly and easily find, preview, and open media files using the Media Explorer window. Drag files and regions from the Explorer into the workspace or onto another open file for easy pasting, mixing, or crossfading. Explore audio files on a CD-ROM and extract automatically by dragging from the Explorer into the Sound Forge workspace ACID Loop Creation Tools Create your own music loops for use in ACID software. Display and edit ACID .wav file properties including tempo and root note, finely edit audio clips and shift selections to get the sound you want. When you create a loop, the information you set is embedded in the file, so your loops will change tempo and pitch-shift along with your ACID project Audio-for-Video Software supports multiple video formats including AVI, WMV, and MPEG-1 and MPEG-2. Precisely synchronize audio and video frame by frame. Includes MPEG-2 templates for writing HDV-compliant files at both 720p and 1080i resolutions, and AVI templates using the CineForm CFHD codec for 720p and 1080i intermediate renders. Also included are templates for encoding WMV 720p and 1080p Dolby Digital AC-3 Export Use the software to export multi-channel files in surround AC-3 format using the included Dolby Digital AC-3 plug-in Recording and Playback Multi-Channel Audio Recording With Sound Forge Pro 10 software, you can record multi-channel audio when using multi-channel sound devices. Each audio stream can set to a particular channel, and be edited in the Sound Forge interface just like a stereo file 24-bit, 32-bit/64-bit Float/192kHz Support Software supports full resolution 24-bit/32-bit 192kHz files for the ultimate in audio fidelity. Capture the subtle overtones and nuances of instruments, vocals, and effect changes that 24-bit audio provides. With Sound Forge audio software you can import, save, and even record to this resolution if using supported hardware Automated Time-Based Recording Items may be scheduled to record on a recurring basis. Choose start time, duration, and end time. Items may be scheduled to record on minute, daily, or weekly timeframe ASIO Driver Support Use low-latency ASIO drivers, providing faster, professional results, and support of additional sound cards. With ASIO, it’s possible to monitor the program’s output in near real-time so you can hear (for example) any clipping that occurs in the converters feeding Sound Forge software VU Meters Accurately determine RMS volume levels and provide greater perceived loudness control when mastering audio projects Editing and Workflow Graphical Fade Curves Perform quick and easy graphic fades, fade-ins, fade-outs, and crossfades. Fast, slow, smooth, sharp, and hold fade types are available in the Graphic Fade, Pan/Expand, Pitch-Bend, Envelope, and FM Synthesis dialogs Multitask Background Rendering Work on one file while Sound Forge Pro 10 software processes another in the background Drag-and-Drop Editing Between Channels Editing functionality has been enhanced to allow you to drag and drop selections of a file for pasting and mixing between channels, allowing for faster editing Waveform Volume and Pan Envelopes Provides Volume and Pan Envelopes that let you visually add precise changes in your audio file over time for easier mixing Multi-Channel File Editing and Processing Open, edit, and save multichannel files just like stereo files. Those who need to edit files from the XDCAM, multichannel field recorders, and surround mixes can work on the multiple channels within a single file at the sample level Customizable Keyboard Mapping Easy to set custom key commands for frequently used processes Real-Time Editing and Processing Edit files non-destructively in real time at the sample level and hear your changes immediately Tools and Effects 1 Noise Reduction Audio Restoration Plug-Ins Easily restore audio from LPs, cassettes, CDs, and more. The Noise Reduction 2 collection of plug-ins contains Noise Reduction, Audio Restoration, Click and Crackle Removal, and Clipped Peak Restoration. Use these to fix common audio problems such as tape hiss, clicks, and pops, salvage damaged recordings, and give new life to your audio Channel and Hardware Level Meters The Hardware Meters window and gain fader allow you to adjust and monitor the output level of your audio file. You can adjust preview levels during playback Channel Converter for Multi-Channel Files Channel Converter tool supports multi-channel formats for easy downmixing of multi-channel files to stereo or mono Wet/Dry Mix and Crossfade Options for Effects The effects and process dialogs allow you to work on the media file and tweak parameters including wet/dry levels. Quickly switch between processing dialogs and data windows while working to adjust selection, fade-in and out, and gain levels Phase Scope and Mono-Compatibility Metering The Phase Scope metering helps you monitor the content of an audio signal to find phase cancellation among the channels in an audio file. The Phase Scope tool gives you a quick and easy visual measurement of the audio content. Meter types include Lissajous – XY Plot, Lissajous – Rotated, Polar – Linear Plot, and Polar – Circular Plot. The new mono compatibility meter helps detect correlations or differences between the channels of a file that can cause phase cancellation when downmixing to mono Multi-channel Capable Spectrum Analysis View frequencies and overtones of different channels within an audio file. The Spectrum Analysis tool shows multiple graphs depending on how many channels are selected. Analyze and see the fundamental frequencies and overtones in your recordings. Monitor audio and effects changes, take multiple snapshots, and overlay views to compare and match frequencies of one file to another. Toolbar buttons include choices for FFT size and normal or sonogram view VST Effect Support Native support of VST plug-ins, including parameter automation, expands on the number of effects you can apply to your audio, ultimately increasing your mastering flexibility Tools and Effects 2 Application Scripting Use scripting to automate common tasks and create customized features. New application scripting tools include the Script Editor window and toolbar. Additionally, the software includes scripts of commonly used tasks. Scripting languages supported are C#, JScript, and VBScript Batch Conversion You can apply the same effects and processes to multiple files, saving hours of editing time. Convert digital audio files into different formats including MP3, WMA, AIF, and RM – eliminating repetitive tasks. Convert as many files as you like in one sweep. Simply add a group of files to the Batch Conversion interface, select an effect or process, and run the script. You can also save and recall your most frequently used batch scripts Over 40 Built-In Effects and Processes Apply over 40 professional studio effects and processes that include 200 presets. Automatable effects include Volume, Delay, Chorus, and more Clipped Peak Detection and Marking Software automatically scans sections of your file and marks sample peaks that are clipping. These indicators also show up in the Regions List for immediate identification. Audio Restoration tools eliminate clicks, pops, and other noise from your mix White, pink, and brown noise generators Invaluable for audio testing, room acoustic analysis, and measurements. These generators are also useful for creating sound effects such as water, wind, helicopters, and more Acoustic Mirror Software Plug-In Apply different environments to your audio including bridges, churches, concert halls, modern and classic microphones, and more