RRP Pricing :

• Academic
• Full Product
• Upgrade

Links :

• Sony Creative Software
• ACID Planet

Reviews (PDF)

• PC Authority Review, September 2007 ("Recommended" Award) - PDF file
• AusCam, April 2008 (PDF)

Sound Forge™ Pro 10

Professional digital audio production suite

Sound Forge™ Pro 10 software efficiently and reliably provides audio editors and producers complete control over all aspects of audio editing and mastering. Whether in the studio or field, it's the ultimate all-in-one production suite for professional audio recording and mastering, sound design, audio restoration, and Red Book CD creation.

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.

Pristine sound quality

Sound Forge Pro 10 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. Additionally, Sound Forge Pro 10 software includes industry-leading iZotope MBIT+™ Dither (bit-depth conversion) and 64-Bit SRC™ (sample rate conversion) for the highest in audio quality.

Precise audio editing

Edit mono, stereo, and multichannel audio files (up to 32 channels) down to the sample level. Use familiar Windows commands to cut, copy, paste, mix, and crossfade audio. Perform precise event editing and create fades, crossfades, and mix audio with ease. Drag and drop audio between channels and work on one file while processing others in the background.

Powerful audio recording

Sound Forge Pro 10 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 record and edit multichannel audio files as easily as stereo files.

Dolby Digital AC-3 export

Use Sound Forge Pro 10 software to export multichannel files in surround AC-3 format using the included Dolby Digital AC-3 plug-in.

Includes tools for sound design and mastering

In addition to Sound Forge Pro 10 software, this comprehensive audio production suite includes the Noise Reduction 2 plug-ins to fix common audio problems such as tape hiss, camera hum, clicks, and pops, powerful Spectrum Analysis tools for analyzing audio, and the Mastering Effects Bundle 2 powered by iZotope™, a collection of six professional audio plug-ins. Sound Forge Pro 10 software also includes integrated disc-at-once (DAO) CD mastering for producing Red Book audio CDs.

24-bit, 32-bit/64-bit float/192 kHz support

Sound Forge Pro 10 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 using supported hardware.

Effects processing

Apply over 40 professional studio effects and processes including Normalize, EQ, Delay, Chorus, Volume, Dynamics, Noise Gate, Pitch Shift, Flange, and Vibrato. Sound Forge Pro 10 software includes high-quality Zplane élastique Pro timestretch and pitch shift plug-in for pristine audio mastering, and the Mastering Effects Bundle 2, powered by iZotope. This powerful bundle includes six professional audio plug-ins: Mastering EQ, Mastering Reverb, Multiband Compressor, Mastering Limiter, Stereo Imager, and Harmonic Exciter.

Audio-for-video

Sound Forge Pro 10 software supports multiple video formats including AVI, WMV, and MPEG-1 and MPEG-2. Precisely synchronize audio and video frame by frame. Sound Forge Pro 10 software 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.

General Features

Acclaimed for its power, stability, and exceptional workflow, Sound Forge™ Pro 10 software is the best way to get from raw audio to finished master. With high-resolution 24-bit/192 kHz audio support for the ultimate in audio fidelity, along with a fully customizable user interface and workflow enhancements, Sound Forge Pro 10 software is the tool of choice for audio and multimedia professionals.

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 file

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 in Sound Forge Pro 10 software 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 Sound Forge Pro 10 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.

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 editing.

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.

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.

Scenarios where you could use Sound Forge Pro 10 software for multichannel recording include:

• Live multichannel recording
• Legal recording/transcription
• Recording audio for a multichannel surround sound environment in real time, including Foley work and individual instruments
• 5.1 multichannel recordings for broadcast
• Recording/preparing files for surround sound DVDs
• Recording multichannel audio from streaming content such as multichannel .wma files
• Recording multiple sources simultaneously, e.g. voice, telephone, radio station, or other sound sources
• Recording for video game development

Recording/Playback

Whether you are recording high-fidelity audio in stereo or multichannel formats, Sound Forge™ Pro 10 software provides the tools for professional results. Accurately monitor audio levels using VU meters for RMS playback and recording, use the record timer and threshold-based recording for various tasks, and use new performance optimizations for improved speed and productivity.

Multichannel audio recording

With Sound Forge Pro 10 software, you can record multichannel audio when using multichannel sound devices. Each audio stream can set to a particular channel, and be edited in the Sound Forge interface just like a stereo file.

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.

VU meters

Accurately determine RMS volume levels and provide greater perceived loudness control when mastering audio projects.

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.

Performance optimizations

Sound Forge Pro 10 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

Sound Forge™ Pro 10 software includes professional editing tools and workflow enhancements for the demanding audio professional. Use new precise event-based editing, process musical instrument files, easily edit file metadata, and perform stereo and multichannel file editing and processing.

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

Sound Forge Pro 10 software 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.

Multitask background rendering

Work on one file while Sound Forge Pro 10 software processes another in the background.

Metadata windows

Editing file metadata is more efficient with Sound Forge Pro 10 software. 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.

Drag-and-drop editing between channels

Sound Forge Pro 10 software 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.

Real-time editing and processing

Edit files nondestructively in real time at the sample level and hear your changes immediately.

Customizable keyboard mapping

With Sound Forge Pro 10 software it has never been easier to set custom key commands for frequently used processes

Multichannel 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.

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.

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.

Waveform volume and pan envelopes

Sound Forge Pro 10 software has Volume and Pan Envelopes that let you visually add precise changes in your audio file over time for easier mixing.

Tools & Effects

Achieve professional results with the arsenal of audio tools and effects in Sound Forge™ Pro 10 software. Use integrated disc-at-once CD burning, analyze and process audio, remove noise and restore audio, perform pristine audio time stretching, and master audio with over 20 DirectX® audio effects and the Mastering Effects Bundle 2, powered by iZotope.

Includes Mastering Effects Bundle 2, powered by iZotope

Powered by iZotope, the maker of world-class audio mastering tools, this powerful bundle includes six 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.

Integrated disc-at-once CD burning

Sound Forge Pro 10 software 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 when assembling CD projects.

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.

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.

iZotope 64-bit SRC (sample rate conversion)

Sound Forge Pro 10 software includes iZotope Sample Rate Conversion (SRC), which is a necessary process when converting material from one sampling rate (such as studio quality 192 kHz) to another rate (such as CD-quality 44.1 kHz). 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. Sound Forge Pro 10 software includes iZotope MBIT+ dither. MBIT+ employs psychoacoustic methods to distribute noise into less audible ranges, resulting in an improved sound and smoother fades.

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.

Resonant filter plug-in

Create dramatic resonant fades, sweeps and effects with the included Resonant Filter with Sound Forge Pro 10 software.

Channel converter for multichannel files

The Sound Forge Pro 10 Channel Converter tool supports multichannel formats for easy downmixing of multichannel files to stereo or mono.

Acoustic Mirror ™ software plug-in

Apply different environments to your audio including bridges, churches, concert halls, modern and classic microphones, and more.

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.

Wet/dry mix and crossfade options for effects

The effects and process dialogs in Sound Forge Pro 10 software 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 in Sound Forge Pro 10 software 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.

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.

Multichannel-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.

Application scripting

Use scripting to automate common tasks and create customized features. New application scripting tools include the Script Editor window and toolbar. Additionally, Sound Forge Pro 10 software includes 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 files to the Batch Conversion interface, select an effect or process, and run the script. Sound Forge Pro 10 software will take care of the rest! You can also save and recall your most frequently used batch scripts.

Clipped peak detection and marking

Sound Forge Pro 10 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

White, pink, and brown noise generators are 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

Comparison Table

Technical Specifications

Sound Forge™ Pro 10 software includes a full suite of tools for professional digital audio editing and production, CD burning, plus Noise Reduction™ tools for audio restoration.

New features in Sound Forge Pro 10 include event-based editing, disc-at-once CD burning, Zplane élastique Pro timestretch and pitch shift plug-in, plus the Mastering Effects Bundle 2 powered by iZotope™, a collection of six professional audio plug-ins. Additional new features in Sound Forge Pro 10 software are included in the list below.

Sound Forge Pro 10

Processes

• NEW: iZotope 64-bit SRC™ (sample rate conversion)
• NEW: iZotope MBIT+™ Dither (bit-depth conversion)
• Channel converter
• Auto Trim/Crop
• Mute
• 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: Includes Mastering Effects Bundle 2 powered by iZotope
• NEW: Zplane élastique Pro timestretch and pitch shift DirectX® plug-in
• NEW: Resonant Filter plug-in
• VST plug-in effect support
• DirectX® plug-in effects automation
• DirectX Plug-in Manager
• Real-time effects previewing
• Modeless audio Plug-In Chainer
• Wet/dry mix and crossfade options
• 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 Maximize

Tools

• NEW: Integrated disc-at-once CD burning
• Noise Reduction 2.0
• Spectrum Analysis™ tool
• Phase and mono-compatibility meters
• Gracenote® MusicID™ technology
• Includes CD Architect 5.2
• Application scripting
• Script Editor window
• Batch conversion
• Copy statistics to clipboard
• Drag-and-drop CD extraction
• Clipped peak detection and marking
• 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
• Preset Manager
• Sampler Tool
• Statistics Tool (Max, RMS, DC offset, Zero Crossings)
• DTMF/MF Tone Synthesis

Editing/Workflow

• NEW: Event-based editing
• NEW: Musical instrument file processing (.DLS, .SF2, .GIG)
• NEW: Metadata editing via new Metadata windows
• NEW: Customizable window layouts
• NEW: Floating window docks
• NEW: Tabbed browsing for maximized data windows
• NEW: Default fade types in Preferences
• NEW: Custom selection grid lines
• Multichannel file editing and processing
• Enhanced user interface with color customization
• Audio scrubbing tool
• JKL keyboard commands for scrub
• Customizable keyboard mapping
• Save project paths in rendered media
• Real-time nondestructive editing
• Simple drag-and-drop operations
• Multitask background rendering
• Media Explorer window
• Undo/redo history
• Docking window

Recording/Playback

• NEW: Performance optimizations (global media cache)
• Multichannel audio recording
• Hardware meters with output gain control
• 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

• Marker and region rulers with snapping functionality
• Regions List and Playlist windows
• Editing of fields
• List sorting
• Nondestructive playlist
• Name markers, loops, regions
• Trigger with sequencers
• Trigger with MIDI event-generating devices
• Trigger with time code-generating devices

Timing basis

• Absolute Frames
• Measures and Beats
• Samples, Time, Seconds
• SMPTE Drop/Non-Drop
• SMPTE EBU/Film Sync
• Time and Frame

Encoding/video support

• New! Enhanced Broadcast Wave Format (.bwf) support
• Dolby Digital® AC-3 export
• Multichannel Windows Media format support
• 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 nonsquare pixels in Video Preview window
• Display exact video frame animation above waveform
• .MOV and MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 format import
• 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 subframe accuracy
• Various video and audio compression option

Tools for ACID™ software

• Publish to ACIDplanet.com
• Create loops for ACID software
• Assign root notes, number of beats, and tempo

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

Supported File Formats

Disc-at-once CD layout and burning

General editing

• Support for up to 32-bit, 192 kHz source audio
• CD Text support
• Multiple levels of undo/redo
• CD transport controls
• CD image file rendering
• Reading and extraction of PQ data along with audio tracks
• Complete control over tracks, marker placements, and indices
• Preview multiple tracks or ranges of audio before extraction from a supported CD device
• Multiple file format support without conversion
• Autosave crash recovery
• Undo/redo history list
• Supports MP3, AIFF, Ogg Vorbis, Windows Media® Audio, and more

CD design and mastering

• Full PQ code editing support, including track and index positions and pause times
• Over 20 real-time DirectX® plug-ins
• Set up alternate CD mixes in the same workspace
• Audio scrubbing
• Absolute times for replication
• Print cue sheets and format CD liner notes
• Up to 99 tracks
• Up to 99 subindices per track
• Smart track reordering
• Automatic pause time indication
• Relative times for liner notes
• Timeline event locking
• Adjustable pause times

CD Writing

• Burns disc-at-once premaster CDs for professional replication
• USB, FireWire, SCSI and IDE/ATAPI CD-R and CD-RW drive support
• Overburn support of 80 minute and other size CD-Rs
• Buffer underrun protection
• Test burn mode
• PQ list verification for Red Book compatibility prior to burn
• Burn speed selection
• Copy-inhibit flags
• Pre-emphasis flags
• Audio clipping detection
• International Standard Recording Codes (ISRC)
• Universal Product Codes (UPC)
• Media Catalog Numbers (MCN)

System Requirements

• Microsoft® Windows® XP (SP2 or later), or Windows Vista® (SP2 or later)
• 1 GHz processor
• 350 MB hard-disk space for program installation
• 512 MB RAM
• DVD-ROM drive (for install)

• Windows-compatible
  sound card
• Supported CD-recordable drive (for CD burning)
• Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c
  (or later)
• Microsoft .NET
  Framework 2.0