Preferred Audio Editor...

newUzer wrote on 2/18/2005, 8:26 AM

A newbie question: In preferences, under Audio, Preferred audio editor, what are you using? Any advise on something in the freeware or cheapware genre? I tried Goldwave, but I'm not sure it exports in the same audio format form as the source [track in Vegas].

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Spot|DSE wrote on 2/18/2005, 8:33 AM

You can use Goldwave. You'll be happier with even Sound Forge Audio Studio, but it's not free. I think it's got a street price of around 60.00 or so.

filmy wrote on 2/18/2005, 8:36 AM

What Spot said.

thirdnostril wrote on 2/18/2005, 9:04 AM

Sony-Pictures / Sonic-Foundry Sound Forge Audio Studio - Audio Editing Software with Included Audio Sample CD for Windows

$69.95 at bhphotovideo.com

The included sound effects CD is pretty durn good, especially if you're buying SF for video/film work, instead of music like in my case--and I end up using the FX anyway, just to be weird for weird's sake.

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busterkeaton wrote on 2/18/2005, 10:39 AM

Ecost as it for $53. I've bought several items from them without any problems.

BH is great on cameras and gear, but they are not my first choice on commonly available software. I'm sure they can't get a discount on software like they do on cameras.

Edward wrote on 2/19/2005, 3:15 AM

Forget the SF 'studio' line, go and spend the money. 500 dollars easy. Sound Forge 7. I've worked in radio for the past 7 years in imaging and spot production, and there's nothing that compares to good ol' SF! Not even Adobe's Audition comes close. Couple that with Acid, and you have a nondestructive editing knock out two punch!! (total cost to you with both... @ $800)

Don't forget to stock up on filters. Wave, or DSP FX. You get some awesome chorusing, flange and echoing effects, way better than what's packaged in SF already... (sorry sony). It's kinda pricey though, watch out. It's like $1000 or something for a package of filters. Check the VASST website.

If audio is vital to your production, stick with SF & Acid. Very easy to pick up and learn.

trock wrote on 2/19/2005, 7:19 AM

It really depends on what you're using audio for and what quality level you need. I use Samplitude Pro 8 as my main editor but it would be overkill for many applications.