Aug 9, 2017 - Sound Forge spent a long time at Sony without much development. New owners Magix have released their first update to the entry level. Sound Forge (formerly known as Sonic Foundry Sound Forge, and later as Sony Sound Forge) is a digital audio editing suite by Magix Software GmbH which is aimed at the professional and semi-professional markets.
. When the line of Sony Creative products was swallowed up by last year there was some concern that the top line products such as Sound Forge and Vegas Pro would disappear. But Magix have stayed true to their word. Vegas Pro has already received an update and has a brand new version (15) pegged for release on the 28th August. A couple of months ago hit version 3. Meanwhile, Magix has just now released their first version of Sound Forge for Windows. It had very little development from Sony for a long time so does Magix have good news for the passionate Sound Forge user base?
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Sound Forge Audio Studio 12 I should point out that this is the entry level version of Sound Forge, not the “Pro” version which is still currently at version 11. But even so, I’ve been a Sound Forge user since version 4 when it was still owned by Sonic Foundry and everything that I use it for and love it for can be done in this Audio Studio version.
In a nutshell, it’s audio editing at its most pure and focused. When the popular freeware editor Audacity starts feeling cumbersome or lacking in features then Sound Forge is where you need to head to discover what proper audio editing software feels like. Where it has suffered in slow Sony development is mostly in terms of looking and feeling old. The editing is top notch but it feels like it’s designed for Windows 98. Magix have taken steps to sort that out – hooray! Sound Forge Audio Studio 12 is a stereo audio editor, recorder, sound design and restoration tool. If you’re into sampling then Sound Forge is the best tool for editing samples.
It’s perfect for editing podcasts, band recordings, mastering, editing sound in video, tweaking vinyl recordings and creating sound effects. It has noise reduction and vinyl restoration tools including a bunch of plug-ins from iZotope to DeClick, DeNoise and DeHiss. There are vocal tuning tools and spectral analysis to help you remove noise visually. You can import any video file, edit the audio and re-render without loss of video quality. There are some brand new tools in the shape of Slice Editing where you can continue to tweak the edit after you’ve cut the file, and Soft Cut which enhances the automatic fading to guarantee smooth transitions.
Sound Forge now has a fully 64 bit architecture. It has VST3 support and comes with over 20 professional plug-ins. You can record at resolutions of up to 32 bit and 384kHz. And all the vinyl and tape restoration tools are new.
It also comes with iZotopes Ozone Elements mastering tools which is usually $129. The interface has been cleaned up a little and given a modern feel although it still has its vintage look to the toolbar and tool windows which I really quite like. They didn’t need to reinvent the GUI, just make it display properly on modern computers!
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As a Sound Forge Pro user I am tempted to downgrade. Although perhaps I’ll wait to see what Sound Forge Pro 12 has to offer for being 5 times the price.
Otherwise, I feel Magix have done a great job and also as a long time Vegas Pro user that makes me very hopeful. Sound Forge Audio Studio is available now for $59.99. More information on the Magix.
Berlin (Germany), – The latest version of SOUND FORGE Audio Studio delivers the power of SOUND FORGE Pro to a broader audience, as it provides everything that today's sound makers and audio designers need in an easy, intuitive package. More flexible. More efficient. SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 13 refines existing features and also adds completely new functionality. Highlights include a new Event Tool that brings non-destructive editing to the SOUND FORGE Audio Studio platform. It’s now possible to make cuts to your audio files without hard transitions which you can adjust, edit and undo at any time, long after they were made.
There's a brand-new, fully-customizable interface, adjustable with four different hues: Dark, Medium, Light and White. Six channels of audio processing allow you to edit files in full 5.1 surround sound. Add many new effects and tools plus iZotope's Ozone 8 Elements and you have everything that any audio enthusiast or professional needs – from hobbyist to audiophile, podcaster to music producer. Intuitive workflow. Professional results. With up to 32-bit/384kHz high-quality multitrack audio recording, SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 13 will capture the best quality results for bands, singer-songwriters, or any other musicians. It also includes a multitude of editing features that can help deliver perfect podcasts or restore and repair old vinyl and tape audio to produce top-quality digital masters.
You can prepare CDs for duplication, mix in surround sound, create quality soundtracks, or master music for CD or streaming – SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 13 handles any audio task you throw at it, with ease. Professional results tied to an intuitive workflow mean that it really does put high-performance audio editing well within reach of everybody. Thomas Wolf, SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 13's Product Owner says: “SOUND FORGE Pro has been the number one professional audio-editing choice for more than 25 years. With SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 13, our goal was to deliver all of that SOUND FORGE Pro know-how and power in an efficient, speedy and versatile package that appeals to everyone. We think that today's bloggers, producers, engineers and sound designers – or anyone who needs professional results and an intuitive workflow – will love what we've managed to pack into SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 13.” The new SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 365 Finally, MAGIX Software is also offering SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 365, a flexible subscription option for great all-around audio editing. It has all the features from SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 13, but delivers future updates, patches, upgrades, and new features as they are released, all for a low monthly subscription starting at$2.99 / £2.49 per month. M ain features at a glance: All-new non-destructive editing: The Event Tool allows you to create completely non-destructive audio edits – save and return to them at any time.
Editable crossfades can be created between audio files to reduce noise and offer smoother transitions. Brand-new customizable interface: Choose from four different hues – Dark, Medium, Light and White – to make the GUI more suited to the way you work. The window layout is also completely flexible and adjustable and an all-new Search Tool allows you quick access to commands and effects. Powerful 64-bit architecture: Utilize all the power from your computer to run even the most complex of projects, latency free. New surround 5.1 editing: Up to six channels of audio processing can handle all of your surround recording and editing needs. Vinyl Recording and Restoration Tool: Convert and repair your favourite records and tapes.
Remove vinyl crackle and boost volume levels, and then burn to CD or convert the audio to any popular format including MP3, FLAC and Ogg Vorbis. Dozens of plug-ins: SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 13 ships with numerous effects and plug-ins including Bitmachine, Chorus, Analog Delay, Distortion, Filter, and Flanger.
VST3 support: Use any plug-ins made by third party manufacturers as SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 13 has VSTS2/ VST3 support. Comes with iZotope Ozone Elements 8: Prepare your mixes for radio and streaming. Professionally-designed presets for different genres give you a crystal-clear and powerful sound. SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 13 is now available online and in stores worldwide.
Prices and availability: SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 13 – $59.99 SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 365 – from $2.99 / £2.49 per month Learn more at.