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SOUND FORGE Pro 18 |
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Basic functions | ||||
Basic functions | ||||
Maximum bit depth | ||||
Maximum bit depth | 32-bit float | 32-bit float | 64-bit float | 64-bit float |
Text-to-speech
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Storyblocks
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Storyblocks
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3D Reverb
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Maximum sample rate | ||||
Maximum sample rate | 384 kHz | 96 kHz | 768 kHz | 768 kHz |
Compatible with 32 and 64-bit systems | ||||
Compatible with 32 and 64-bit systems | ||||
Multichannel file support | ||||
Multichannel file support | up to 6 channels | Stereo | up to 32 channels | up to 32 channels |
Interactive Tutorials | ||||
Interactive Tutorials | ||||
Audio interface support using ASIO™ | ||||
Audio interface support using ASIO™ | ||||
One touch recording | ||||
One touch recording | ||||
Can burn track-at-once / disc-at-once CDs | ||||
Can burn track-at-once / disc-at-once CDs | ||||
Burn options for CD text | ||||
Burn options for CD text | ||||
Red Book-compatible CD mastering / burning | ||||
Red Book-compatible CD mastering / burning | ||||
DDP export | ||||
DDP export | ||||
CALM standard-compliant loudness meters | ||||
CALM standard-compliant loudness meters | ||||
Clipping identification and selection | ||||
Clipping identification and selection | ||||
Seamless integration of ARA 2 plug-ins | ||||
Seamless integration of ARA 2 plug-ins | ||||
Access to user-defined functions via Windows context menu for | ||||
Access to user-defined functions via Windows context menu for | individual files | multiple files / folders | multiple files / folders | |
Instant Action | ||||
Instant Action | ||||
WaveColor | ||||
WaveColor | ||||
Vocal Activity Detection | ||||
Vocal Activity Detection | ||||
Remote Recording | ||||
Remote Recording | ||||
Truncate Silence | ||||
Truncate Silence | ||||
Signal visualization | ||||
Signal visualization | 4 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
ACX Export Wizard | ||||
ACX Export Wizard | ||||
MIDI control | ||||
MIDI control | ||||
Languages | ||||
Languages | Deutsch, English, 日本語 (日本), 中文(简体), Español, Français, Polski | Deutsch, English | Deutsch, English, 日本語 (日本), 中文(简体), Español, Français | Deutsch, English, 日本語 (日本), 中文(简体), Español, Français |
Windows compatibility | ||||
Windows compatibility | 8 / 10 / 11 | 8 / 10 / 11 | 8 / 10 / 11 | 8 / 10 / 11 |
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Additional third party plug-ins | |||
Additional third party plug-ins | |||
File formats | |||
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Effects | |||
Effects | |||
Editing | |||
Editing | |||
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FAQs
What is SOUND FORGE?
SOUND FORGE is a digital audio editing suite by MAGIX aimed at both professional and semi-professional users. It has been the audio editing standard software for artists, producers and sound mastering engineers for over 20 years. The SOUND FORGE family includes SOUND FORGE Audio Studio, Audio Cleaning Lab, as well as SOUND FORGE Pro and SOUND FORGE Pro Suite.
What is SOUND FORGE
Audio Studio?
What is SOUND FORGE Pro?
What is SOUND FORGE Pro Suite?
What is SOUND FORGE
Cleaning Lab?
Are there free trial versions of
SOUND FORGE available?
Yes, free 30-day trial versions of SOUND FORGE family products are available. Just go to the free-download section and get started.
Is SOUND FORGE Audio Studio
a 32 bit software?
You need a 64-bit version of one of the following operating systems: Windows 11 | Windows 10. Further information on the system requirements can be found under technical specifications.