Sony SoundForge Pro 11 Volume License 5-99 Users
Sound Forge Pro 11 from MAGIX Entertainment is a one-stop software solution for creating and delivering master audio content for any purpose. Record audio quickly on a stable platform, address audio processing tasks with precision, and render master files with ease. New features include one-touch recording, metering for critical standards, repair and restoration tools, and round-trip interoperability with SpectraLayers Pro 2.
The software allows for recording up to thirty-two simultaneous channels of 64-bit/192 kHz audio and the latest edition aids in delivering broadcast ready, master quality finished products using built-in signal and effects processing tools. In the mastering suite, twelve iZotope DSP modules provide additional mastering chain processing tools for enhancing audio, along with repair and restoration plug-ins, and precise format conversion tools.
What's New
Modeless One-Touch Recording
- Completely redesigned recording workflow
- Select a loop and record multiple takes into it with customizable pre-roll and post-roll monitoring
- Set pre-roll and post-roll times right inside the floating record options window
- Store multiple recorded takes that can be reviewed in the undo/redo history window after recording is finished
- Easy punch-and-roll recording - simply drop a marker on a pick-up point, and then record with all the pre-roll needed to get ready for the perfect take
Monitor unarmed channels while recording
- Real-time waveform drawing during record
- Stay armed for recording at all times
Seamless Interoperability with SpectraLayers Pro 2
- Transfer audio data between Sound Forge Pro 11 and SpectraLayers Pro 2 and work freely across two premiere waveform and spectral editing applications
- Open a large file in SoundForge Pro 11 and transfer selections of any size to SpectraLayers Pro 2 for fast, precise editing, and automatically bring the result back to the source file with sample-accurate precision
- Send multiple files to SpectraLayers Pro 2 for deep layering, remixing, and sound design work, and then return the finished products back to Sound Forge Pro 11 for further editing, processing, and finalizing
Input Bus Effects
- Create a vibe for the talent by sweetening their source signal with plug-in effects
Plug-In Chain Interface
- Floating Plug-in Chain window that provides a significantly refined workspace for conducting non-destructive signal and effects processing operations
- Dock the chain and enjoy direct access to every component of the processing environment
- Easily manage plug-in order, presets, interface controls, envelope automation and bypass controls, and retain unique plug-in configurations for every open data window
Broadcast Wave File Format Enhancements
- Supports BEXT BWF version 2.0, iXML, and includes autofill and verification options as well as automatic repair of BWF data
- Support added for BEXT BWF version 2.0, including loudness attributes
- Support added for iXML, allowing viewing and editing of additional metadata
- BWF TimeReference fields are now automatically updated when editing affects the start of audio data or when files are created by copying from BWF source files
- Coding History is now updated if sampleRate or bitDepth changes are saved
- Enhancements added for autofill, verification, and auto-fixing of BWF data
Waveform Overview Bar
- Makes file navigation easier than ever
- More than just a simple strip that displays the exact location, the feature also serves as an excellent locator and auditioning tool
- Double-click in the bar to center the cursor in a time range defined by the waveform display, or click-drag to audition looping segments with customizable pre-roll and loop duration times
Nectar Elements by iZotope
- Included plug-in makes vocal treatment a snap
- Whether recording or mixing, get great results quickly by loading one of the professionally designed style presets in genres like rock, pop, folk, soul, and voiceover and dialogue - from there, easily customize the sound by adjusting dedicated controls like Presence, Drive and Grit
- Fix pitch problems, perform de-essing, or reduce room noise in recording
- With ten powerful processors working behind the scenes, Nectar Elements offers simple, intelligent controls that allow for focusing on the sound
Enhanced Data Window Tab Functionality
- Data window tabs have new features for improved workflow
- Arrange tabs in the workspace and enjoy dynamic resizing as well as a convenient close button for every open data window
CALM-Targeted Metering
- New volume metering options available
- CALM (Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act) compliant metering features help in following the new rules while maximizing the dynamic range potential of the audio
Event Mode Improvements
- Convert regions to events, lock event markers, region markers, and envelope points to events, and automatically ripple successive events forward in time while editing
Restore and Repair Tools
- Includes specialized tools that make it easy to carry out repair and restoration tasks on audio files
- iZotope powered plug-ins are configurable and easy-to-use in a wide variety of situations
General Features
Automatic Time-Based Recording
- Schedule recordings on a recurring basis, with a choice of start time, duration, and end time
Multichannel Audio Recording
- Record up to thirty-two channels of high resolution audio via discrete inputs
Editing and Workflow
- Comprehensive multichannel audio recording and editing environment that can be dialed in to serve as the ideal software interface for any task
- Record, edit, process, master, and organize audio assets with an array of options
Event Mode Improvements
-Open sound files and use the Event Tool to split waveforms into discrete sections that can be moved and manipulated anywhere on the timeline
- Events can be trimmed, slipped, faded/cross-faded, copied, and more
- Event-based editing is ideal for assembling takes and creating audio CD layouts
- Convert regions to events, lock event markers, region markers, and envelope points to events, and automatically ripple successive events forward in time while editing
Multichannel File Editing and Processing
- Open, edit, and save multichannel audio data from XDCAM, field recorders, and surround mixes, with sample accurate precision
ACID Loop Creation Tools
- Create custom loops for use in ACID software
- Use grid lines to visually divide audio selections into equal parts based on time signature
- Refine loops in the Loop Tuner, and then embed basic ACIDization metadata to get a head start on making perfect ACIDized loops and samples
Interface Customization
- User interface is fully customizable
- Waveform and envelope colors, markers, and default window heights can be customized to fit any workflow
Customizable Layouts
- Design editing environments to maximize 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
Multitask Background Rendering
- Work on one file while Sound Forge Pro 11 software processes another in the background
Native DSP
- Comprehensive selection of native signal and effects processors
- Includes normalization, Wave Hammer compression and limiting, graphic and multiband dynamics, noise gating, graphic/paragraphic/parametric EQ, envelope generation, phasing, flanging and chorus, reverb, tremolo and vibrato, distortion, pitch modifiers, Acoustic Mirror convolution reverb, Gapper/Snipper effects processor, and more
Integrated Disc-at-Once CD Burning
- Fully integrated DAO CD mastering
- Generate Red Book compliant masters for duplication
- Perform PQ code editing, add CD text and metadata, and prepare high resolution audio tracks with iZotope re-sampling technology
- Supports the Gracenote MusicID Media Recognition Service
- Extract or submit information including track, title, artist and more
Channel Converter for Multichannel Files
- Channel Converter tool supports multichannel formats for easy down mixing of multichannel files to stereo or mono
VST Support
- Supports VST plug-ins and plug-in parameter automation
Noise Reduction
- Advanced audio restoration and repair options
- Noise Reduction 2 collection of plug-ins includes Noise Reduction, Audio Restoration, Click and Crackle Removal, and Clipped Peak Restoration
Zplane élastique Timestretch
- Based on state-of-the-art psychoacoustic models and signal processing theory, the result is stable timing, inter-channel phase coherence, and sample-accurate stretching
- Achieve formant-preserving pitch shifting that avoids the well-known pitfalls that can occur when pitching up or down
- Choose from various stretching methods that are tailored to the source audio, and adjust settings while previewing
Phase Scope and Mono-Compatibility Metering
- Use the Phase Scope to find phase cancellation among the channels in an audio file
- Meter types include Lissajous - XY plot, Lissajous - rotated, Polar - linear plot, Polar - circular plot
- Mono compatibility meter helps detect correlations or differences between the channels of a file that can cause phase cancellation when down-mixing to mono
Multichannel-Capable Spectrum Analysis
- View frequencies and overtones of different channels within an audio file
- Shows multiple graphs depending on how many channels are selected
- Observe fundamental frequencies and overtones in your recordings
- Monitor audio and effects changes, take multiple snapshots, and overlay views to compare and match frequencies
- Toolbar buttons include choices for FFT size and normal or sonogram view
Application Scripting
- Use scripting to automate common tasks and create customized features.
- Application scripting tools include the Script Editor window and toolbar
- Includes scripts for commonly used tasks
- C#, JScript, and VBScript scripting languages supported
Batch Conversion
- Apply the same effects and processes to multiple files, saving hours of editing time
- Convert digital audio files into different formats including MP3, FLAC, AIF, and more
- Simply add a group of files to the Batch Conversion interface, select an effect or process, and run the script
- Save and recall most frequently used batch scripts
Clipped Peak Detection and Marking
- Automatically scans files and marks clipped peaks
- Scan results are reflected in the Regions List for immediate identification
Noise Generators
- White, pink, and brown noise generators available for audio testing, acoustic analysis, and taking measurements
- Useful as sound design tools
Acoustic Mirror Software Plug-In
- Apply real physical space and signal path environments to audio, including bridges, churches, concert halls, modern and classic microphones, and more
Audio-for-Video
- Supports multiple video formats including AVI, WMV, MPEG-1 and MPEG-2
- Precisely synchronize audio and video frame by frame
- 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
- Includes templates for encoding WMV 720p and 1080p
Dolby Digital AC-3 Export
- Export multichannel files in surround AC-3 format using the included Dolby Digital AC-3 plug-in
Interactive Tutorials
- Tutorials provide walkthrough demonstrations including DAO CD burning, vinyl recording and restoration and more
Free Sound Effects from Blastwave FX
- Two-hundred sound effects from the producers of the Detroit Chop Shop line of Sony Sound Series: Sound Effects library titles
iZotope DSP
Mastering
- Mastering EQ
- Six-band parametric equalizer featuring four bell filters, a high shelving filter, and a low shelving filter
- Incorporates digital precision and analog modeling, as well as real-time spectrum analysis for essential visual feedback while adjusting parameters
- Mastering Reverb
- Designed to add depth to dull mixes and smooth over acoustic imperfections
- Features two processing algorithms, plate and room, and a real-time spectrum analyzer
- Mastering Compressor
- Multiband Compressor is an essential tool for adding warmth and fullness to mixes
- Provides independent control over the dynamics of four frequency bands, and adjustable crossover points for fine tuning the range of each band
- Mastering Limiter
- Create louder and fuller masters by limiting the dynamic range and boosting the perceived overall level of the mix
- IR (Intelligent Release Control) allows for dialing in aggressive yet transparent limiting
- Mastering Imager
- Precisely adjust the stereo width and focus of masters using multiband stereo imaging
- Work with up to four frequency bands for independent control over stereo width by frequency Visualize the stereo image with a phase/channel meter display that highlights imaging, phase and potential cancellation problems
- Harmonic Exciter
- Tool for adding analog character to your masters
- With a selection of modes, it's easy to add tube or tape saturation, accentuate even harmonics, and add punch and sparkle to a project
Post-Processing
- iZotope 64-bit SRC (Sample Rate Conversion)
- Necessary process when converting material from one sample rate (such as studio-quality 192 kHz) to another (such as CD quality 44.1 kHz)
- Low-pass filter quality is a critical component of any sample rate conversion process
- Protects against the loss of data, aliasing, noise, and unwanted ringing artifacts that appear in other implementations, and utilizes a hybrid low-pass filter along with ringing control
- iZotope MBIT+ dither (Bit-Depth Conversion)
- Dither addresses quantization noise and controls where it goes in the audio spectrum when reducing bit-depth
- Employs psychoacoustic methods to distribute the noise into less audible ranges, resulting in improved sound and smoother fades
- Specifically designed for musical program material - MBIT+ models use real music and not test tones, resulting in musical and sonically pleasing dither
Restore and Repair
- Declicker
- Identifies and removes clicks, pops and digital impulse noises
- Set the fader to the sensitivity level required, and then count the number of clicks that are identified and repaired over time as the audio file plays
- Denoiser
- Easily perform noise-print based noise reduction
- Simply click the Learn button while playing a random sample of unwanted noise contained in the target file and the processor does the rest, by applying a customized noise reduction process across the entire selection
-Declipper
- Plug-in reconstructs peaks damaged by clipping at either the analog or digital stage
- Use the level histogram to pinpoint where the damage starts
- Set the Clipping Threshold to determine where peak re-synthesis will begin
System Requirements
- 1 GHz processor
- Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10
- 512 MB RAM
- 500 MB hard-disk space for program installation
- Windows-compatible sound card
- Supported CD-recordable drive (for CD burning only)
- Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or later
- Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 (included on application disc)
- Product requires online registration