Sony Sound Forge 9 - Professional Digital Audio Production Suite with CD Architect 5.2, Noise Reduction 2 and iZotope Mastering Effects Bundle - Windows 2000/XP and Vista

Audio Editor

Cut, paste, mix, crossfade and delete audio with speed and accuracy

Allows for opening, editing and saving multi-channel files just like stereo files. Those who need to edit files from XDCAM cameras and decks, multi-channel field recorders, and surround mixes can work on the multiple channels within a single file at the sample level

Scrub tool helps to quickly and easily find areas in an audio file. Custom key commands can be setup for frequently used processes

Files are edited non-destructively in real-time at the sample level and changes can be auditioned immediately

Volume and Pan envelopes allow for visually adding precise changes in any audio file over time for easier mixing

Graphic fades, fade-ins, fade-outs, and crossfades are quick and easy to perform. Fast, slow, smooth, sharp, and hold fade types are available in the Graphic Fade, Pan/Expand, Pitch-Bend, Envelope, and FM Synthesis dialogs

Marker and ruler types have been updated in Sound Forge 9, with edit-in-place and new snapping functionality including snap to grid, markers and zero crossing

Multi-task background rendering while working on another file

Audio Recording

Includes low-latency ASIO driver support, providing faster, professional results and access to support of additional sound cards

Multi-channel audio recording when using multi-channel sound cards. Each audio stream can be set to a particular channel and edited in the Sound Forge interface just like a stereo file

VU meters for playback and record monitoring accurately determine RMS volume levels and provide greater perceived loudness control when mastering audio projects

Automated time-based recording. Start and stop recording can be based on the computer's system clock with a choice of start time, duration and end time. Items may be scheduled to record on minute, daily, or weekly basis

Audio threshold record triggering can be configured to record when a predetermined audio input level reaches a preset threshold, with recording continuing as long as the level is exceeded, and stopping after the threshold is no longer maintained. Perfect for unattended, off-site recording, dictation, or any time unattended recording is required. Sensitivity settings are customizable with user-definable threshold and release patterns

Can be set to record audio when MIDI timecode is detected

Prerecord buffer eliminates dropouts and missed audio at the start of a recording

Tools and Effects

Includes the complete Noise Reduction 2.0 series of plug-ins, including Noise Reduction, Audio Restoration, Click and Crackle Removal and Clipped Peak Restoration

Mastering Effects Bundle powered by iZotope includes Mastering Reverb, Multiband Compressor, IRC Limiter loudness maximizer and a six-band Mastering Parametric Equalizer

VST plug-in support expands on the number of effects one can apply, increasing mastering flexibility

Application scripting can be used to automate common tasks and create customized features. Application scripting tools include the script editor window and toolbar and the software ships with premade scripts of commonly used tasks. Scripting languages supported are C#, JScript and VBScript

Batch conversion can apply the same effects and processes to multiple files, saving hours of editing time. Digital audio files can be converted into different formats including MP3, WMA, AIF, and RM, eliminating repetitive tasks

Over forty professional studio effects and processes that include 200 presets. Automatable effects include volume, delay, chorus and more

The included 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. The software automatically scans sections of audio files and marks sample peaks that are clipping. These indicators also show up in the Regions List for immediate identification. Audio Restoration tools can eliminate clicks, pops and other noise from the mix

Extensive Video Support

Supports multiple video formats including AVI, WMV, and MPEG-1 and MPEG-2

Synchronizes audio and video frame-by-frame. Imports Flash (SWF) files, (ActionScript, motion video and audio not supported) to visually synchronize audio to a given project

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