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The All-New Sound Forge Pro
State of The Art Mastering, Sound Design and Editing

SOUND FORGE Pro is back and it's better than ever. It has always been an incredible tool for recording, editing and processing audio at the highest possible standard. Thanks to its multi-channel recording, intuitive workflow, extremely powerful editing features and array of mastering plug-ins, SOUND FORGE Pro set new standards in the audio industry for over two decades.

The best just got better
SOUND FORGE Pro 12 offers professional-quality mastering, editing and sound-design features all within an intuitive and inspiring interface. New features include 64-bit architecture, VST3 effect support and effects from SEQUOIA, the high-end audio workstation favoured by broadcast, post-production and mastering engineers. With the iZotope mastering tools and compatibility with SpectraLayers 5, SOUND FORGE Pro 12 is the ultimate solution for any pro audio task - from precision editing to mastering for broadcast.

NEW: 64-bit version
SOUND FORGE Pro 12 can now handle the most demanding professional audio processing tasks with ease. Its new 64-bit architecture harnesses all of your computer power to run large, high-end projects.

NEW: VST3 effect support
With full VST3 effect support, SOUND FORGE Pro 12 offers access to a world of high-end plug-ins. This latest technology also means improved performance and audio routing efficiency for decreased CPU usage.

NEW: More pro-quality effects
SOUND FORGE Pro 12 now comes with several new high-end effects. You get three noise reduction plug-ins - DeHisser, DeClicker/DeCrackler and DeClipper - taken from SEQUOIA, the advanced broadcast application. Wave Hammer 2.0 is now also included with both a classic compressor and volume maximizer for all your mastering needs.

Record. Edit. Master. Get It Done.

Recording
The redesigned recording interface offers a complete overview of your projects at all times. Monitor and process up to 32 channels of recorded audio, then master, edit and shape your sound, all within an intuitive, single workspace.

Audio Editing
Open, edit, convert and save multichannel audio from a variety of sources, all within a multitrack environment and with sample-accurate precision. SOUND FORGE Pro 12 can also handle any surround-sound mix or audio-for-video project with ease.

Postproduction
Deliver broadcast-ready, high-quality masters. SOUND FORGE Pro 12 features advanced signal-processing tools as well as premier effects from a range of high-end DSP developers to ensure perfect, high-resolution masters for broadcast, CD or streaming.

Field Recording
Take SOUND FORGE Pro 12 out on the road to be a complete, portable recording studio. Make pristine-quality, multichannel recordings of classical concerts, live bands or any other demanding mutitrack performances.

Sound design
With so many professional effects processors and audio editing tools included, SOUND FORGE Pro 12 is the ideal application for sound designers. Get creative with dozens of tools like VariVerb and Vandal that offer everything from shimmering reverbs to crunchy guitar effects.

A complete studio for music production
SOUND FORGE PRO 12 has extensive features for music production. Record multichannel vocals or bands, compose and mix with virtual instruments and effects, master the results with high-end processing tools. It's a complete studio environment to realise your musical ideas at every stage of the production process.

The Application of Choice for Artists, Producers and Editors
The new 64-bit SOUND FORGE Pro 12 lets you get the job done on a rock-solid platform. The DSP algorithms and editing tools from SEQUOIA are among the most advanced in the world and are now an essential part of SOUND FORGE Pro 12. Record, edit and enhance audio with VST3 effects support, new effects, POW-r dithering algorithms, DSD import/export, iZotope RX and Ozone Elements.

At A Glance
The latest version 12 of the legendary audio editor SOUND FORGE Pro has been improved even further and now offers impressive new features: Voice activity detection and DDP export.

Voice activity detection using artificial intelligence
The new SOUND FORGE Pro 12 now comes with the "sensAI SINGING VAD" from audEERING, the specialists in intelligent audio editing. This innovative tool can detect human voices in music pieces and marks the passages containing vocal lines. Based on the latest artificial intelligence technology, the voice activity detection feature detects lead vocals and choruses.

With clear visualizations, the "sensAI SINGING VAD" is an excellent tool which provides you with an overview of complex mix projects - like for example when producing jingles or teasers. VAD also excels in indexing extensive libraries efficiently as well as professional DJing.

DDP export
DDP masters are mastered CDs that are digital data provided with a checksum that are sent to the pressing plant - for an audio CD production that is absolutely free of errors. Your high-quality finished master is resistant to generation loss thanks to duplication and can be easily archived. In the new SOUND FORGE Pro 12, export the Disc Description Protocol Master and your discs are ready for pressing.

Additional New Features in Sound Forge Pro 12

64-bit version
SOUND FORGE Pro 12 enables you to shape audio in an infinite variety of ways. The 64-bit architecture harnesses the full power of your computer to fulfill even the highest creative demands, using increased RAM up to what your motherboard can support. This can reduce latency problems when you are running large projects.

VST3 effect support
SOUND FORGE Pro 12 includes full VST3 effect support for all high end plug-ins.

POW-r Dithering Algorithms
POW-r is a set of three commercial dithering algorithms - now in SOUND FORGE Pro 12. Each is respectively optimized for simple recordings such as spoken word, limited dynamic range recordings like rock music, and wide dynamic range recordings such as orchestral music. Just choose the noise-shaping type that adds the least amount of coloration to the audio.

Support for more file formats (DSD)
You can now import and export Direct Stream Digital (DSD) audio files. This allows you to step into the high-end market as this format is compatible with equipment like the Tascam DA-3000 or TEAC UD-501. At 352.8 KHz / 24-bit PCM this guarantees the highest quality possible. Record and mix in PCM format and export to DSD format for Super Audio CDs (SACD) mastering and high-quality archiving.

The ultimate in ultra high-fidelity
SOUND FORGE Pro 12 offers the very best quality of audio recording and playback. You can record up to 32 channels of high-resolution audio simultaneously, at 64-bit quality and with sampling rates of up to 384 kHz. Rest assured, that this is the ultimate audio processing tool for a huge range of professional tasks: from mastering CDs to broadcast-quality video soundtracks.

New Effects

Wave Hammer 2.0
Wave Hammer 2.0 is the perfect tool for audio mastering and includes both a classic compressor and a volume maximizer for the ideal two-stage mastering process.

First, compress and flatten the peaks in your audio to create a more average volume level. Secondly, maximise and raise the volume of audio for impact. Wave Hammer 2.0 makes your tracks stand out, with total control over levels and peaks.

DeClipper
When A/D converters are pushed too much or magnetic tape is over-saturated you'll end up with digital and analogue artifacts - clips and distorted peaks - that need repairing. DeClipper can rescue everything from corrupted live concert recordings to recorded interviews.

DeHisser
DeHisser is the ideal tool for eliminating regular, low-level "white" noise typically produced by microphones, pre-amplifiers or transformers, and it removes this very common audio problem with ease.

DeClicker
DeClicker is great at removing individual clicks and pops often present with audio taken from old vinyl and other phonograph recordings, and it can also be used to remove short impulse noises from more digital sources. DeCrackler is suited to get rid of more continuous and low-level noise from your recordings.

iZotope RX Elements
Quickly clean up most common flaws in typical recordings with iZotope RX Elements, a collection of basic repair tools. It includes a standalone audio editor with spectral editing and four essential, real-time noise reduction plug-ins for common audio problems. RX Elements - the essential toolset to repair your recordings and to minimize additional takes.

iZotope Ozone Elements
iZotope Ozone Elements has professional presets and precise macro controls to effortlessly achieve a final master with punch and clarity. The new Mastering Wizard employs machine learning and artificial intelligence to suggest optimal starting points - and then you add your own creative touches in a few clicks. It's never been easier to achieve a quality radio and streaming ready mix.