Vista-ready (though old versions I believe run just fine, too)ĭecent stuff mostly I think this comes down to which tool you prefer.

Bundled effects: noise reduction 2.0, mastering effects bundle from iZotope.

Enhanced file support: multichannel, Windows Media File support, included MPEG-1, MPEG-2 QuickTime import, 5.1 Dolby Digital AC-3 export.

New wet/dry mix and crossfade options for effectsĬhannel Converter tool for multichannel files.

(Unfortunately, this doesn’t mean they’re bundling lovely analog hardware meters in the package.

Hardware meters with output gain control.

Channel conversion, multichannel spectrum analysis.

Multichannel editing, processing, and recording, with drag and drop between channels.

(Note that Adobe Audition, meanwhile, didn’t get a refresh in the new CS3 suite - though I don’t care, because Audition does everything I need it to.) The big feature: multichannel.

Meanwhile, on PC, Sony has beefed up Sound Forge. Integrates with iTunes, direct podcast uploads, and advanced playlist PQ support for those of you too pro to touch either iTunes or podcasts.

Updated interface, with global contrast controls (hello, Adobe suite on Windows), magnetic windows, new high-res meters.Cross-synthesis, for mixing, convolving, vocoding, and modulation.Ducking DSP for lowering music in voice overs (hello, podcasters).New fades, volume envelopes, and editing tools for playlists and mastering.That was quick: Sound Forge 8 and Peak Pro 5 only recently came out. And yesterday, Sony announced Sound Forge 9, with multichannel features, new mastering effects, and other features. BIAS updated the Mac-only Peak Pro at the Messe show with an upgraded UI, ducking, mastering and playlist tools. Two long-time favorite audio editors have gotten big updates recently.

Sony sound forge for mac