Does V.A. have anything V.V does not?

DocBlase wrote on 2/12/2002, 9:23 PM

Hi y'all..
I got here from the Digidesign User Conference where they're raving about Vegas Video's CD burner utility today.
This makes me ask you experienced Vegas pros:

Does Vegas Audio have anything that Vegas Video does not, in the audio arena?
In other words, with money not being a factor, is there any reason to get Vegas Audio over Video?
Thanks,
DocB

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nlamartina wrote on 2/12/2002, 9:28 PM

Doc,

The answer is no. Vegas Audio is a slimmed-down version of Vegas Video. Your money is best spent buying Vegas Video. At this point, it's a far superior product.

Hope this helps,
Nick LaMartina

Chienworks wrote on 2/12/2002, 10:06 PM

For that matter, version 3 comes in Video only. There won't be a Vegas Audio 3.0. That kinda limits your choice if you want version 3. But don't worry, as usual the Video version has all the audio power that Vegas has ever had.

DocBlase wrote on 2/12/2002, 10:09 PM

Way cool. Thanks for the fast reply. You guys have quite a lively forum here!

FadeToBlack wrote on 2/12/2002, 10:17 PM

DocBlase wrote on 2/12/2002, 11:09 PM

OK!
One, (er, make that three) last question(s) here:

I already have the venerable SoundForge 4.0; with Vegas Video installed, would there be much/any need to upgrade to S.F.5? Is 5.0 needed at all with the utilities already packaged in Vegas Video?? If so, what would be the single strongest aspect for the Forge 5.0 upgrade in your opinion?

VU-1 wrote on 2/12/2002, 11:40 PM

Only benefit you will realize is the 24-bit capability of 5.0.

Losses include: -No CDArchitect support
-Batch Converter is a seperate deal now
-CD burning is TAO, not DAO

IMO, you are better off spending the money on Vegas.

Jeff Lowes
On-Track Recording

SHTUNOT wrote on 2/12/2002, 11:47 PM

You get batch converter for upgrading to SF5. Also acoustic mirror,wave hammer. I just work better in SF5 "edit wise" than I do in vegas. I would say upgrade vegas first and when you have the cash [or see a feature in SF that you really need] get the upgrade. I'm loving it. Later.

Chienworks wrote on 2/13/2002, 7:34 AM

I definately agree with SHTUNOT. Vegas has all the nifty new tools and is great for multitracking. It will probably do everything you ever need. However, if i don't need multitrack, then SoundForge just "thinks" the way i do more than Vegas does. Even though SF is destructive editing and therefore edits can take longer, i can rip through a project in SF much faster than i can in Vegas. Probably it's just because non-destructive editing is so different from what i've done for the last 30 years that i'm having trouble adapting. Give me a few months and i'll probably be using Vegas just as effectively.

DocBlase wrote on 2/13/2002, 3:20 PM

Thanks to everyone for your valuable advice...

Since posting yesterday I downloaded and ran some simple soundfile edits through the Vegas Video Demo version-
I've just got to say how good looking and clean the Vegas interface is compared to the Pro Tools one. The ease of use in zooming (that adjustment on the lower scroll bar is a killer!), the fast edit modes (clicking snap on/off, snap offset, fade in/out tab on the wave forms)the navigation in the faders and mix/bus assignments were all a joy to use. I kept saying, "I havent had this much fun since I started using computers!" It took me weeks to get used to P-Tools and not more than an hour to get things done in Vegas.
The recording starts immediately- (Cubase took 3 seconds after hitting start to actually get rolling) and it really SOUNDS GREAT!
I'm glad ta meet ya!
Doc

CDM wrote on 2/13/2002, 4:27 PM

Doc -
If you have any useage questions, be sure to post them here. It is indeed a lively forum and there are many of us who are more than happy to try and help out.

cdm.