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!

  New in Sound Forge 6.0:
 
   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
   FREE Vegas® Video LE 3.0
 

  Why Sound Forge 6.0?
 
   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.