SOUND FORGE Pro 13
Advanced recording, audio editing & mastering

You can capture up to 32 audio channels and monitor everything in a customizable working environment, with simple file navigation and numerous recording workflow options.

Create clear and accurate high-resolution recordings at 64-bits with sampling rates as high as 768 kHz.

Start your recordings with a single click and stay on the main screen in your working environment. OTR saves you time and lets you focus on recording.

SOUND FORGE Pro 13 supports DSD audio files for import, export, recording and mixing in PCM format. Export to DSD for mastering Super Audio CDs (SACD) and high-quality archiving.

Use the recording dialog to set a threshold over which the recording is started by the input device, so you can record without being in both the control and recording room at the same time.

Select the MIDI time code Trigger if you want to initiate playback or recording by receiving MIDI timecode from another device, like MIDI notes and controller values.

Configure your recordings to start automatically from multiple selected input devices via a timer. The automatic settings will then also determine when to stop recording.

Add plug-in effects to your source signal to create a more appealing headphone mix for the musician. Use this method to create your effects chain before recording and edit it with ease while working on your project.

The waveform overview bar aids navigation over long recordings as it gives you a better feel for where you are in the audio file. Quickly switch between different projects and move your editing position with a single click.

The Edit Tool allows you to select audio files that you want to process or move about within a project. It also lets you edit simple envelope points within the audio file.

Use the Event Tool to edit multiple audio events in a data window. It's a simple way to clean edges and crossfades, and makes it easier to create tracks for Disc-at-once CDs.

With the Pencil Tool, you can edit the waveform by drawing on it. For example, you can zoom in on the problem area and redraw the waveform if there is an interfering blip in the audio file.

Use the Envelope Tool to add, remove or adjust envelope points. You also use the Envelope tool if you want to add, remove or adjust points on effect automation envelopes.

Use this tool to zoom in on a region. Drag the mouse pointer over an area to zoom in on it. Your edited selection will also be retained when you release the mouse button.

SOUND FORGE Pro 13's new user interface can now be adapted to your lighting environment and is available in four different colour tones: White, Light, Medium or Dark. Adjust the user interface for maximum comfort when working with audio.

Get the complete picture. Newly designed icons make it easier to find various functions in SOUND FORGE Pro 13. In an instant, you'll know where to click to start a recording, cut audio files or save projects.

The window structure is now completely tailored to your needs for various functions and audio processing tasks. From recording to mastering, there are presets for all the functions you need in every application.

Compared to a classic compressor, a 2-Point compressor has two kink points. This allows you to create different characteristics and offers more freedom when compressing dynamic range.

The limiter sets the maximum value of the processed audio signal level, which then won't be exceeded. Volume differences are eliminated, so that loud and quiet sections are leveled out.

The VolumeFormer creates a pump effect, typically found in dance music, by lowering and raising the volume periodically. The AHR (Attack-Hold-Release) envelope can be adjusted individually.

Suppress noise and increase your range, as the dynamics of the audio signal are increased for a more natural sound.

Compress the dynamic range of an audio signal and eliminate volume differences between soft and loud passages.

The gate is used to suppress quiet sections in the signal transmission. This removes noise and produces a clean sound.

The DeHisser eliminates uniform white noise typically generated by microphones, preamps or transformers. Unlike noise reduction, no distortion selection is required.

DeClicker removes individual clicks and pops that are present in audio files, typically from old vinyl recordings. DeCrackler is designed to remove continuous and low noise from your files.

DeClipper repairs clipping artifacts that occur when A/D converters are pushed too hard or the tape is over saturated. It's useful for concerts or interviews that can't be re-recorded.

Type 1 has the flattest frequency spectrum in the audible frequency range, and is ideal for less stereophonically complex material such as solo instruments and vocals.

Type 2 has a psychoacoustically optimized low-order noise shaping curve, and is recommended for audio material with higher stereophonic complexity.

Type 3 has a psychoacoustically optimized high-order noise shaping curve, and is recommended to be used in full-spectrum stereo field audio material.

The Batch Converter lets you apply the same effects and processes to multiple files, saving hours of editing and conversion time. You simply add a group of files to the Batch Converter interface, select an effect or process, and run the script. You can also save and easily recall your most frequently-used batch scripts for a faster workflow.

Mastering Wizard enables quick and easy masters of your audio to be created to give them a professional edge. The software guides you through a typical mastering process and the different effects used each time. It even includes different presets that you can try out, or simply use your own settings to change levels, compress or EQ for perfect results.

Cleaning Wizard is an indispensable tool to help you remove noise and other artefacts from your audio. It guides you through a typical cleaning process and the tools used, so that you can quickly and easily reduce hum, pops and crackles. It is a one-stop utility for cleaner audio and an ideal tool to help you get pristine-quality audio.