The industry standard in digital audio editing is Sony's full-featured Sound Forge audio editor -- designed with the audio professional in mind.
An Industry Standard For More Than a Decade
Sound Forge software is the tool of choice for media professionals who want to create and edit digital audio files with absolute speed and precision. Acclaimed for its power, stability, and no-nonsense interface, it's the fastest way to get from raw audio to finished master. Sound Forge software is everything you need to analyze, record, and edit audio, produce music loops, digitize and clean-up old recordings, model acoustic environments, create streaming media, and master replication-ready CDs.
New Features
VST plug-in effect support
ASIO driver support
Application scripting
Batch conversion
Includes CD Architect 5.2 software with CD Text support
Includes CD Architect 5.2 Software
Sound Forge 8 software includes a full version of CD Architect 5.2 software for comprehensive disc-at-once (DAO) CD burning. CD Architect 5.2 software includes CD Text reading and writing, and updated drive support. You can export files directly from Sound Forge to CD Architect software, and Sound Forge 8 regions are automatically imported as CD tracks for fast and efficient CD creation.
A Powerful Audio Editor
Cut, paste, mix, crossfade, and delete audio with unparalleled speed and accuracy. Edit files in real-time at the sample level and work on one file while processing others in the background. Use the new scrub tool to quickly and easily find areas in your audio file. Sound Forge 8 also supports JKL keyboard commands for shuttle control to quickly find sections.
Professional Audio Recording
Sound Forge software provides the ultimate set of tools for recording audio. Record straight into your computer via your sound card and use the Record Timer to begin and end a session at a specific time and date. You can also start recording when a certain audio threshold is reached with Threshold Record Triggering. New in Sound Forge 8 software is low-latency ASIO driver support -- providing faster, professional results, and support of additional sound cards.
Pristine Audio Quality
Sound Forge software supports full resolution 24-bit/32-bit 192 kHz 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 software you can import, save, and even record to this resolution if your hardware supports it.
Professional Audio Effects
Apply over 40 professional studio effects and processes including Volume, EQ, Delay, Chorus, Dynamics, Noise Gate, Pitch Shift, Flange, Vibrato, and more. Chain multiple effects together and apply them to selections or entire files using the Plug-in Chainer. Sound Forge 8 software also supports DirectX and VST effects, including parameter automation to expand the number of effects you can apply to audio -- increasing your mastering flexibility.
Extensive Video Support
Sound Forge 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. Includes new 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.
ACID Loop Creation Tools
Create your own music loops for use in ACID software. Create one-shots, loops, and Beatmapped tracks. Using the ACID Loop Creation Toolbar you can 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 Restoration Tools
Sound Forge software automatically scans sections of your file and marks sample peaks that are clipping for easy fixing. Use the Vinyl Restoration noise reduction tool to easily remove clicks, pops, and other noise from your recordings.
* MPEG-1&2 support requires the purchase of the MainConcept MPEG plug-in.
** ActionScript, motion video, and audio are not supported.
Sound Forge 8 General Features
Sound Forge is the professional sound editor perfect for digital audio editing, recording, effects processing, streaming content creation, forensic audio, and more. Cut, paste, mix, crossfade, and delete audio with unparalleled speed and precision. Isolate sounds, clean up audio, and restore old recordings. Sound Forge 8 software builds on its decade-long legacy by adding new features that enhance your editing workflow and increase your productivity.
Rendered Media Path Saving -- Media rendered with Sound Forge 8 software include the project path, so you can easily return to the source Sound Forge project if you want to resume editing.
Updated Regions List and Playlist Windows -- The Regions List and Playlist windows in Sound Forge 8 have new features for faster in-place editing and sorting. Quickly edit regions by typing new values in the Name, Start, End, or Length fields.
Copy Statistics to Clipboard -- With Sound Forge 8 software, you can now copy the contents of the Statistics window to the clipboard for easy comparison of multiple files.
Windows XP theme support -- New UI color preferences, icon tint saturation, and Windows XP theme support allows for complete customization of the Sound Forge 8 workspace.
24-Bit, 32-Bit/64-Bit Float/192 kHz Support -- Sound Forge software supports full resolution 24-bit/32-bit 192 kHz 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 your hardware supports it.
Media Explorer with Automatic File 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.
Recording/Playback
ASIO driver support -- Sound Forge 8 software includes low-latency ASIO driver support, providing faster, professional results, and access to support of additional soundcards.
VU Meters for RMS Playback and Record Monitoring -- Accurately determine RMS volume levels and provide greater perceived loudness control when mastering audio projects.
Automated time-based recording -- Set the record timer to start and stop based on your computer's system clock. Choose start time, duration, and end time. Items may be scheduled to record on minute, daily, or weekly basis.
Audio Threshold Record Triggering -- Configure Sound Forge software to record when a predetermined audio input level reaches a preset threshold. Recording continues as long as the level is exceeded, and stops after the threshold is no longer maintained. Perfect for unattended and offsite recording, dictation, or any time you want to record away from your computer. Also record audio when MIDI timecode is detected. Sensitivity settings are customizable with user-definable threshold and release patterns.
Prerecord buffer -- Eliminate dropouts and missed audio at the start of a recording with the prerecord buffer.
Editing/Workflow
Audio Scrubbing -- Use the new scrub tool to quickly and easily find areas in your audio file. Sound Forge 8 also supports JKL keyboard commands for shuttle control to quickly find sections.
Customizable Keyboard Mapping -- With Sound Forge 8 software it has never been easier to set custom key commands for frequently used processes.
Real-Time Editing and Processing -- Edit files nondestructively in real-time at the sample level and hear your changes immediately.
Waveform Volume and Pan Envelopes -- Sound Forge software has Volume and Pan Envelopes that let you visually add precise changes in your audio file over time for easier mixing.
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 software processes another with multitask background rendering.
Tools and Effects
VST Effect Support -- New VST plug-in support expands on the number of effects you can apply to your audio, increasing mastering flexibility.
Application Scripting -- Use scripting to automate common tasks and create customized features. New application scripting tools include the script editor window and toolbar. As a bonus, Sound Forge 8 ships with premade scripts of commonly used tasks. Scripting languages supported are C#, JScript, and VBScript.
Batch Conversion -- With 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 ?les to the Batch Conversion interface, select an effect or process, and run the script. Sound Forge 8 software will take care of the rest! You can also save and recall your most frequently used batch scripts.
Includes updated CD Architect 5.2 Software -- Sound Forge 8 software includes an CD Architect 5.2 software for comprehensive disc-at-once CD burning. This new version of CD Architect software includes CD Text support and updated drive support enhancements.
Direct File Export to CD Architect Software -- Export files directly from Sound Forge to CD Architect software. Sound Forge 8 regions are automatically imported as CD tracks for fast and efficient CD creation.
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.
White, Pink, and Brown Noise Generators -- White, pink, and brown noise generators are invaluable for audio testing, room acoustic analysis, and measurements. These filters are also useful for creating sound effects such as water, wind, helicopters, and more.
Clipped Peak Detection and Marking -- Sound Forge 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.
Spectrum Analysis Tool -- Analyze and see the fundamental frequencies and overtones in your recordings. Monitor audio and effects changes in real-time, 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. The Spectrum Analysis window docks to fit your workflow.
Acoustic Mirror Software Plug-in -- Apply different environments to your audio including bridges, churches, concert halls, modern and classic microphones, and more.
Import/Export
Opens and saves:
-- Macintosh AIFF .AIF/.SND files
-- NeXT/Sun (Java) (PCM,
Technical Info
Processes
Auto Trim/Crop
Mute
Channel Converter
Normalize peak or RMS Level
Stereo Pan/Expand (supports mid-side mixing)
Graphic, Paragraphic, and Parametric EQ
DC Offset
Resample
Reverse
Graphic Fade with noise-shaping and dithering
Smooth/Enhance
Fade In/Out
Time Compress/Expand
Insert Silence
Volume
Invert/Flip
Bit Depth Converter (to 8-bit, 16-bit, 24-bit, or 32-bit)
Effects
New! VST plug-in effect support
DirectX plug-in effects automation
DirectX Plug-in Manager
Real-time effects previewing
Modeless audio plug-in Chainer
Acoustic Mirror environment simulator
Amplitude Modulation
Chorus
Distortion
Delay/Echo (Simple and Multi-Tap)
Graphic Dynamics
Multi-Band Dynamics
Envelope
Flange/Wah-Wah/Phaser
Gapper/Snipper
Noise Gate
Pitch Bend/Shift
Reverb
Vibrato
Wave Hammer Compressor/Volume Maximizer
Automatable Effects
Amplitude Modulation
Chorus
Distortion
Flange/Wah-wah
Graphic Dynamics
Multi-Band Dynamics
Reverb
Simple Delay
Smooth/Enhance
Sound Forge Pan
Sound Forge Volume
Vibrato
Tools
New! Includes CD Architect 5.2 with CD Text support
New! Direct file export to CD Architect software
New! Application scripting
New! Script editor window
New! Batch converter functionality
Track at once CD burning
Drag-and-drop CD extraction
Spectrum Analysis tools
Clipped peak detection and marking
Vinyl Restoration plug-in
FM Synthesis with envelope
White, pink, brown and filtered noise generators
Simple synthesis sweep
Auto Region (using beats and measures, or peak detection)
Crossfade Loop
Extract Regions
Find Tool
Enhanced Preset Manager
Sampler Tool
Statistics Tool (Max, RMS, DC offset, Zero Crossings)
DTMF/MF Tone Synthesis
Editing/Workflow
New! Audio scrubbing tool
New! JKL keyboard commands for scrub
New! Customizable keyboard mapping
New! Windows XP theme support
New! Save paths in rendered media
Real-time nondestructive editing
Simple drag-and-drop operations
Multitask background rendering
Media Explorer window
Undo/redo history
Docking windows
Recording/Playback
New! ASIO driver support
Automated time-based recording
Audio threshold record triggering
Prerecord buffer
Auto calibration for DC Offset
Generate SMPTE/MIDI Time Code
Glitch/Gap Detection
Punch In option
Pre-roll to Cursor
Real-time record/playback meters (VU/PPM and standard)
Remote record function
Regions and Playlists
New! Updated Regions List and Playlist windows
New! Real-time editing of fields
New! List sorting
Nondestructive playlist
Name markers, loops, regions
Trigger with sequencers
Trigger with MIDI event-generating devices
Trigger with time code-generating devices
Sample Editing
Pop-up MIDI keyboard to test samples
Sustaining Loop
Release Loop
Real-time loop tuning window
Generate/Receive MIDI Time Code
SCSI/SMDI or MIDI/SDS sample transfer
Sustaining Loop, Release Loop
Timing Basis
Absolute Frames
Measures and Beats
Samples, Time, Seconds
SMPTE Drop/Non-Drop
SMPTE EBU/Film Sync
Time and Frames
Encoding/Video Support
New! Flash (.swf) format import
New! Additional HD video options
Video saving and render options (fast video resizing, deinterlace, source video resampling, and video stretching)
Windows Media 9 Series import and export
QuickTime 6 import and export, RealMedia 9 export
Support for 24fps DV video files
Option to compensate for non-square pixels in Video preview window
Display exact video frame animation above waveform
.MOV and MPEG-1 and MPEG-2* format import
Windows Media Video 9 format support
External monitor support using DV and IEEE 1394 devices
Maintain perfect sync while working with full NTSC and PAL video
Sound and video synchronization with sub-frame accuracy
Various video and audio compression options
Tools for ACID Software
Publish to ACIDplanet.com
Create loops for ACID software
Loop-editing toolbar
Assign root notes, number of beats, and tempo
* MPEG-1&2 support requires the purchase of the MainConcept MPEG plug-in.
System Requirements
Microsoft Windows 2000, XP Home, or XP Professional
500 MHz processor
150 MB hard-disk space for program installation
128 MB RAM
Windows-compatible sound card
CD-ROM drive (for installation from a CD only)
Supported CD-Recordable drive (for CD burning only)
Microsoft DirectX 8 or later (included on CD-ROM)
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 (included on CD-ROM)
Internet Explorer 5.1 or later (included on CD-ROM)
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