Sound Forge 9 Digital Audio Editing Production Suite

Sony Sound Forge music software is the industry standard for media professionals who want to create and edit stereo and multichannel audio files with speed and precision, in the studio or in the field. Acclaimed for its power, stability, and intuitive interface, it's the fastest way to get from raw audio to finished master. Version 9 is a complete audio production suite with included software for CD design, effects processing, and mastering. The Sound Forge 9 suite also has a host of new features including multichannel audio recording and editing, and Dolby Digital AC-3 encoding.

Precise Stereo and Multichannel Audio Editing

¢ Edit stereo and native multichannel audio files down to the sample level in realtime

¢ Use familiar Windows commands to cut, paste, mix, and crossfade audio

¢ Drag and drop to edit audio between channels

Professional Stereo and Multichannel Audio Recording

¢ Record straight into your sound card, use automated timebased recording, or audio threshold record triggering

¢ Start recording immediately, at a specific time, or when certain parameters are met

¢ Open and edit multichannel audio files

Powerful Effects Processing

¢ Apply over 40 professional studio effects and processes including Normalize, EQ, and Delay

¢ Supports VST effects including automation for increased mastering flexibility

¢ Increase the number of available effects by adding DirectX plug-ins

Audio-for Video

¢ Import and save a wide variety of video formats including AVI, WMV, MOV,
and MPEG-1/MPEG-2

¢ Synchronize audio and video frame-by-frame to create multimedia productions

¢ Export songs to MP3 for use with portable music devices

Pristine Sound Quality

¢ Full resolution 24-bit and 32-bit/64-bit float 192kHz support for ultimate audio fidelity

¢ Capture the subtle overtones and nuances of instruments, vocals, and effect changes

¢ Export files in Dolby Digital AC-3 and Windows Media multichannel format

Included with Sound Forge 9 (US $700 Value)

¢ CD Architect 5 music software for designing, mastering, and burning Red Book audio CDs

¢ Noise Reduction 2 plug-ins to fix common audio problems such as clicks and pops

¢ Mastering Effects Bundle powered by iZotopeTM, maker of world-class mastering tools