Sound Forge

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Sound Forge is the audio editing software that comes with the Audio Anywhere package. 
(the package comes with Acid Music as well, which is a music looping and creation program)

 

Sound Forge is an award-winning digital audio editor that includes a powerful set of audio processes, tools, and effects for recording and manipulating audio. This industry-standard application is perfect for audio editing, audio recording, effects processing, and rich media encoding. Version 6.0 continues to improve on its decade-long legacy by adding features that make it faster and more powerful than ever. Edit files nondestructively down to the sample level with extreme speed and accuracy. Choose from over 35 real-time audio effects and processes with more than 200 presets. Sound Forge 6.0 puts the power of an audio production studio on your PC!

PRICE
 Packaged: $399.96
Download: $349.97

These are the features that Sound Audio Anywhere Offers.
 

   Powerful and fast nondestructive audio editing
   Multitask background rendering
   32 bit/64-bit float/192kHz file support
   Enhanced time zoom (24:1) for increased editing accuracy
   Customizable zoom ratios
   New Modeless Audio Plug-In Chainer
   New Customizable DirectX Favorites menu for plug-ins
   New DirectX Plug-In Manager
   Enhanced Preset Manager
   QuickTime™ and MPEG-1&2* file import
   Windows Media™ format import
   Fully customizable toolbars
   Tabbed docking windows
   New audio playback options
   New video saving and render options
   Enhanced video preferences
   Full support for files 4 GB and larger
   User interface enhancements
  Here are the features of AudioAnywhere - Sound Forge
 
   Powerful and Fast Nondestructive Audio Editing — Sound Forge is now faster than ever! Cut, Paste, and Delete audio with extreme speed and accuracy — down to the sample level. Nondestructive edits happen immediately — no more waiting. Sound Forge gives you the power and flexibility you need to create a clean, professional final product, now with lightning-fast precision.
   Multitask Background Rendering — Work on one file while Sound Forge processes another! Open, Play, Preview, Cut, Copy, Paste, and Delete files while other project files render in the background. Sound Forge 6.0 provides a powerful and efficient multitask environment — saving you valuable production time.
   Amazing Audio Effects — Get over 35 audio effects, including DirectX® Audio Plug-Ins from Sonic Foundry's XFX™1, 2, and 3 series. This arsenal of effects includes three EQ's, Amplitude Modulation, Chorus, Delay/Echo, Distortion, Dynamics, Time Compression/Expansion, Flange, Pitch Bend, Reverb, and more. Use the new Preset Manager to back up, transfer, and organize your favorite presets. Plus, now you can add, view, and customize effects with ease using the new DirectX® Plug-In Manager.
   Enhanced Preset Manager — Use the new Preset Manager to back up, transfer, and organize your favorite presets. Save time in accessing most commonly used settings. Since the Preset Manager is a stand-alone application, you can even use it to control your favorite ACID™ and Vegas® presets!
   Increased Editing Accuracy — Edit your files down to the sample level! Sound Forge 6.0 now has a zoom ratio greater than 1:1 (24:1), allowing you to perform more precise, sample accurate editing. View, select, edit, and snap to sample selections. Sound Forge gives you more control over your audio editing than ever before.
   32-Bit/64-bit float/192 kHz File Support — Sound Forge 6.0 now supports full resolution 32-bit files for pristine audio quality. Import and save high-resolution 32-bit files - even record 32-bit files if your hardware supports 32-bit recording. Sound Forge 6.0 provides the ultimate in audio fidelity.
   Saves Time — Sound Forge 6.0 combines fast and powerful nondestructive editing with simple drag and drop operations, allowing you to focus on your project and not time.
   Support for multiple file formats — Sound Forge supports a wide range of audio formats, including 15 import formats and 17 export formats, such as WAV, Windows Media™ Audio and Video, MPEG-1&2*, RealAudio® and MP3.
   Ease of use — Sound Forge provides simple drag-and-drop operations and a fully customizable interface, allowing you to build projects the way you want. Sound Forge also supports standard Windows® keyboard commands and mouse shortcuts.
   Protected work environment — Sound Forge includes crash recovery tools, which allow you to recover lost work after a power failure or system crash. Sound Forge also includes a powerful undo/redo history feature, which allows you to see your entire work history at a glance and undo edits.
   Powerful Encoding Tools — Get your media on the web faster than ever with Sound Forge 6.0! Open MOV and Windows Media™ Video and Audio files, even import MPEG-1&2 formats*. Quickly convert files to different formats. Insert metadata command markers, launch Web sites during playback. Creating streaming media for the Web has never been easier.
   Wave Hammer™ Mastering Tools — Sound Forge provides you with the tools you need to create high-quality audio masters! Wave Hammer includes a classic compressor and volume maximizer, allowing you to limit the dynamic range of your audio and add punch to your recordings. Boost overall signal levels without clipping or distorting your sound, or limit a signal's peak amplitude.
   FREE Batch Converter 5.0 Utility — Receive Sonic Foundry's Batch Converter™ 5.0 utility with the purchase of Sound Forge 6.0 — a $150 value! This advanced tool allows you to apply the same process across multiple files automatically or convert many files into different formats, such as MP3, WMV, and RM.
   Acoustic Mirror™ - Environment Simulator and Microphone Modeler — Get Sonic Foundry's most unique DirectX® audio plug-in, Acoustic Mirror — a $250 value. This amazing tool allows you to apply the acoustic responses of real environments, such as concert halls, caves, and stairways to your audio. You can even process your audio through various microphone models, from classic vintage gear to the latest pro microphones from Shure®.
   FREE Multitrack Video Editing Software — Introduce yourself to the world of digital video! Receive a FREE streamlined edition of Vegas® Video LE 3.0, Sonic Foundry's professional digital video and audio multitrack editor. Add up to eight tracks of video, apply effects and transitions, and time-stretch audio and video. Perform edits in real-time and hear the results immediately. Vegas® Video LE 3.0 provides the perfect introduction to professional DV and audio production!
   Spectrum Analysis Tool — Use the Spectrum Analysis tool to analyze waveforms by frequency and help identify noise problems. Perform precise FFT analysis and display the resulting data in two graphical formats. Use the Spectrum Graph to monitor input or playback in real-time.
   CD Ripping and Track-at-Once CD Burning — Burn your projects to disc and create high-quality audio CD's. Preview CD audio tracks digitally before extracting them from CD's. Record music to your hard drive, or save your files in MP3, WAV, or WMA formats. Take your projects with you and share them with the world!
   Enhanced Video Preferences — Sound Forge 6.0 has new video render options including, fast video resizing, source video resampling, and video stretching. Synchronize audio with video at sub-frame accuracy. With external monitor previewing through IEEE-1394 devices and more render options than ever, Sound Forge is the perfect companion to your favorite video editor.