SOUND FORGE Pro is back and it's better than ever. It has always been an incredible tool for recording, editing and processing audio at the highest possible standard. Thanks to its multi-channel recording, intuitive workflow, extremely powerful editing features and array of mastering plug-ins, SOUND FORGE Pro set new standards in the audio industry for over two decades. Now, with the release of SOUND FORGE Pro 12, the 64-bit engine, VST3 effect support and many more hi-end audio plug-ins secures the software position as the number one choice for audio professionals worldwide.
The best just got better
SOUND FORGE Pro 12 offers professional-quality mastering, editing and sound-design features all within an intuitive and inspiring interface. New features include 64-bit architecture, VST3 effect support and effects from SEQUOIA, the high-end audio workstation favoured by broadcast, post-production and mastering engineers. With the iZotope mastering tools and compatibility with SpectraLayers 5, SOUND FORGE Pro 12 is the ultimate solution for any pro audio task – from precision editing to mastering for broadcast.
NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN SOUND FORGE PRO 12:
64-bit version
SOUND FORGE Pro 12 enables you to shape audio in an infinite variety of ways. The 64-bit architecture harnesses the full power of your computer to fulfill even the highest creative demands, using increased RAM up to what your motherboard can support. This can reduce latency problems when you are running large projects.
VST3 effect support
SOUND FORGE Pro 12 includes full VST3 effect support for all high end plug-ins.
POW-r Dithering Algorithms
POW-r is a set of three commercial dithering algorithms – now in SOUND FORGE Pro 12. Each is respectively optimized for simple recordings such as spoken word, limited dynamic range recordings like rock music, and wide dynamic range recordings such as orchestral music. Just choose the noise-shaping type that adds the least amount of coloration to the audio.
Support for more file formats (DSD)
You can now import and export Direct Stream Digital (DSD) audio files. This allows you to step into the high-end market as this format is compatible with equipment like the Tascam DA-3000 or TEAC UD-501. At 352.8 KHz / 24-bit PCM this guarantees the highest quality possible. Record and mix in PCM format and export to DSD format for Super Audio CDs (SACD) mastering and high-quality archiving.
The ultimate in ultra high-fidelity
SOUND FORGE Pro 12 offers the very best quality of audio recording and playback. You can record up to 32 channels of high-resolution audio simultaneously, at 64-bit quality and with sampling rates of up to 384 kHz. Rest assured, that this is the ultimate audio processing tool for a huge range of professional tasks: from mastering CDs to broadcast-quality video soundtracks.
Wave Hammer 2.0
Wave Hammer 2.0 is the perfect tool for audio mastering and includes both a classic compressor and a volume maximizer for the ideal two-stage mastering process. First, compress and flatten the peaks in your audio to create a more average volume level. Secondly, maximise and raise the volume of audio for impact. Wave Hammer 2.0 makes your tracks stand out, with total control over levels and peaks.
DeClipper
When A/D converters are pushed too much or magnetic tape is over-saturated you'll end up with digital and analogue artifacts – clips and distorted peaks – that need repairing. DeClipper can rescue everything from corrupted live concert recordings to recorded interviews.
DeHisser
DeHisser is the ideal tool for eliminating regular, low-level "white" noise typically produced by microphones, pre-amplifiers or transformers, and it removes this very common audio problem with ease.
DeClicker
DeClicker is great at removing individual clicks and pops often present with audio taken from old vinyl and other phonograph recordings, and it can also be used to remove short impulse noises from more digital sources. DeCrackler is suited to get rid of more continuous and low-level noise from your recordings.
System Requirements
Processor: 1 GHz
RAM: 512 MB
Graphics card: Onboard, min. resolution 1024 x 768
Sound card: Onboard
Hard drive space: 500 MB for program installation
Program languages: English
An Internet connection is required for program registration, validation and individual program features as well as one-time registration.
Supported File Formats
AUDIO/VIDEO Import Export SOUND FORGE Pro Project Files (*.frg) CD Audio (*.cda) Direct Stream Digital DSD (*.dsf) Audio Interchange File Format AIFF (*.aif;aiff;*.snd) ATRAC Audio (*.aa3;*.oma) Dolby Digital AC-3 Studio (*.ac3) AVC (*.mp4) MainConcept AVC/AAC (*.mp4;*.avc;*.aac) Dialogic VOX ADPCM (*.vox) Intervoice (*.ivc) DLS Instrument (*.dls) FLAC Audio (*.flac) GIG Instrument (*.gig) MainConcept AVC/AAC (*.mp4;*.avc;*.bsf;*.264;*.aac) Sony AVC/MVC (*.mp4;*.m2ts;*.avc) MainConcept MPEG-1 (*.mpg;*.mpeg;*.mmv;*m1p;*.m1a) MainConcept MPEG-1 (*.mpg) MainConcept MPEG-2 (*.mpg;*.mpeg;*.m2t;*mmv;*.m2p) MainConcept MPEG-2 (*.mpg;*.m2v;*.m2t;*.m2p) MPEG-2 Transport Stream (*.m2t;*.ts;*.mts;*.m2ts) LPEC Audio (*.msv;*.dvf) MP3 Audio (*.mp3) NeXT/Sun (Java) (*.au;*.snd) NeXT/Sun (Java) (*.au;) OggVorbis (*.ogg) QuickTime 7 (*.mov;*.qt;*.dv;*.gif;*.tif;*.tiff) QuickTime 7 (*.mov) Raw Audio (*.raw) Shockwave Flash (*.swf) Sony Perfect Clarity Audio (*.pca) Sony Wave64 (*.w64) Sound Designer 1 (*.dig;*.sd) Sound Designer 1 (*.dig) Video for Windows (*.avi) Wave (Microsoft) (*.wav) Sonic Foundry Audio (*.sfa) Windows Media Audio V11 (*.wma) Windows Media Video V11 (*.wmv;*.asf) Windows Media Video V11 (*.wmv) XDCAM EX (*.mp4) Sony MXF (*.mxf) SoundFont 2 Instrument (*.sf2)
