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Sound Forge 8 vs. 9
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Sound Forge
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Multichannel file editing and processing |
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Multichannel audio recording |
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Drag-and-drop editing between channels |
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Hardware meters with output gain control |
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Phase and mono-compatibility meters |
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New wet/dry mix and crossfade options for effects |
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Channel Converter tool for multichannel files |
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Multichannel capable Spectrum Analysis |
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Enhanced user interface and color customization |
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Multichannel Windows® Media File support |
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5.1 Dolby® Digital AC-3 export (Studio plug-in) |
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Gracenote® MusicID™ technology |
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Includes Noise Reduction 2.0 |
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Includes Mastering Effects Bundle powered by iZotope™
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VST plug-in effect support |
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ASIO driver support |
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Application scripting |
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Batch converter functionality |
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Audio scrubbing tool and JKL keyboard commands |
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Customizable keyboard mapping |
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Includes CD Architect 5.2 software |
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Direct file export to CD Architect software |
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DirectX® plug-in effects automation |
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Automated time-based recording |
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Audio threshold record triggering |
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Prerecord buffer |
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VU/PPM meters for RMS playback and monitoring |
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Media Explorer with automatic file previewing |
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Spectrum Analysis tools |
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Clipped peak detection and marking |
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White, pink, and brown noise generators |
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Waveform volume and pan envelopes |
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Undo past saves |
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Real-time nondestructive audio editing |
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Multitask Background Rendering |
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DirectX plug-In Manager |
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Effect Preset Manager |
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QuickTime and MPEG-1 & 2 Import |
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Required separate plug-in purchase |
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QuickTime™ 6 import & export, RealMedia™ 9
export |
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Windows Media™ Video Import |
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Maximum bit-depth |
8, 16, 24-bit, 32-bit/64-bit
float/192kHz |
8, 16, 24-bit, 32-bit/64-bit
float/192kHz |
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Audio editing, recording, processing, and encoding |
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Drag-and-drop operations |
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Real-time audio effects |
Over 40 audio FX and VST effect suppport, and
includes Mastering Effects Bundle powered by iZotope |
Over 40 audio FX and VST effect
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Crash recovery tools |
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Video and AVI support |
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ACID looping tools |
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Equalizer |
Graphic, Parametric, Paragraphic |
Graphic, Parametric, Paragraphic |
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Unlimited undo/redo |
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Undo/redo history |
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Embed URLs in audio |
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Normalize |
Peak/RMS |
Peak/RMS |
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Video preview window |
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Perfect Clarity™ Audio support |
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Effects previewing |
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Punch-In (record a specific length) |
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DTMF generator/Simple synthesis |
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Playlisting |
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MIDI triggering/sample transfer support |
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Acoustic Mirror™ modeling plug-in |
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Wave Hammer™ mastering tools |
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Precision, Stability, Ease, and Speed
The Sound Forge 9 professional digital audio production suite includes
everything you need to quickly get from raw audio to finished master. Use this
suite to create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and
precision. Efficiently analyze, record and edit audio, digitize and restore old
recordings, model acoustic environments, design sound for multimedia, and master
replication-ready CDs.
Includes Tools for Sound Design and Mastering
In addition to Sound Forge 9 software, this comprehensive audio production
suite includes CD Architect 5
software for designing, mastering and burning Red Book audio CDs, Noise Reduction 2 plug-ins to
fix common audio problems such as tape hiss, camera hum, clicks, and pops, and
the Mastering
Effects Bundle powered by iZotope™, a collection of four professional audio
plug-ins.
Stereo and Multichannel Recording
Sound Forge 9 software has a complete set of tools for recording audio.
Record straight into your sound card or use the Record Timer to begin and end a
session at a specific time and date. Alternatively, you can start recording when
a certain audio threshold is reached with Threshold Record Triggering. You can
also now record and edit multichannel audio files as easily as stereo files.
Precise Audio Editing
Edit stereo and native multichannel audio files down to the sample level in
real time. Use familiar Windows commands to cut, copy, paste, mix, and crossfade
audio. Drag and drop to edit between channels, and work on one file while
processing others in the background.
Pristine Sound Quality
Sound Forge software supports full resolution 24-bit and 32-bit/64-bit
float 192 kHz files for the ultimate in audio fidelity. Capture the subtle
overtones and nuances of instruments, vocals, and effect changes.
Powerful Effects Processing
Apply over 40 professional studio effects and processes including
Normalize, EQ, Delay, Chorus, Volume, Dynamics, Noise Gate, Pitch Shift, Flange,
and Vibrato. Chain multiple effects together and apply them to selections or
entire files using the Plug-in Chainer. Sound Forge 9 software also supports
DirectX and VST effects, including parameter automation, to expand the number of
effects you can apply to audio and increase your mastering flexibility.
Audio-for-Video
Sound Forge 9 software supports multiple video formats including AVI, WMV,
and MPEG-1 and MPEG-2. Synchronize audio and video frame by frame. Import Flash
(SWF) files* to visually synchronize your audio to your project. Sound Forge 9
software includes MPEG-2 templates for writing HDV-compliant files at both 720p
and 1080i resolutions. Also included are templates for encoding WMV 720p and
1080p.
Dolby Digital AC-3 export
Use Sound Forge 9 software to export multichannel files in surround AC-3
format using the included Dolby Digital AC-3 plug-in.
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