Forge the Path to a Professional Studio Mix
MAGIX’s Sound Forge Pro has long provided producers with a means of tactile, user-friendly, and precise audio editing possibilities — making it a hit among Sweetwater musicians, to boot. The emergence of Sound Forge Pro 17 Suite extends more powerful tools to creators, making the process of recording, editing, and mastering even more productive in the long run. Pumped with enhanced support for external VSTs and hardware effects, proprietary coreFX Utility software, and iZotope mastering tools, Sound Forge Pro 17’s audial versatility reaches higher than ever before. Sweetwater music producers have found that, given Sound Forge’s 32-channel audio recording capabilities and notable high-fidelity capture, your mixes will remain stable and clear no matter the gear you use. Whether you’re a serious audio editor looking to define your mix to a T or need to make subtle sound changes to your recording, Sound Forge Pro 17 delivers all the necessities.
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Record, edit, and master like never before
Sound Forge Pro 17 will help you match your audio’s full potential regardless of application or skill level. In the recording stage, 64-bit/768 kHz resolution in up to 32 channels provides crystal-clear sound at optimal low latency rates. Likewise, simple cut, edit, and enhance tools during editing will ensure high-precision arrangement and clip shaping to establish accurate and steady compositions. Finally, once your mix is complete, built-in DSP algorithms and an included set of coreFX utilities will enable you to polish off the loudness in your creations, producing a final cut that you’ll be proud to show off.
Your personalized workspace
Sound Forge Pro 17’s extensive personalization options provide the perfect interface palette for any user. Four selectable shade settings from light to dark will ensure an easy appearance no matter your lighting environment. Similarly, Sound Forge Pro 17’s intelligently designed icons make it simple to browse the program’s multiple editing features at a quick glance. You can also access every feature within an exclusive Instant Action window, which automatically organizes your most used utilities for efficient access. Of course, you can always manipulate the Instant Action window to your liking for a setup that’s more akin to your editing style.
Improved FX and VST support provides boundless sound opportunities
Thanks to enhanced hardware effects support in Sound Forge Pro 17, integrating your rack into your next audio editing venture is remarkably easy. Similarly, expanded support for VST and ARA2 plug-ins provides low-latency connections to your favorite external software tools. Finally, given Sound Forge Pro 17’s updated interface stability, you’ll be able to unite a swell of plug-ins without worrying as much about your computer’s power requirements.
coreFX Suite utility bundle
Mixing and mastering are impossible feats without the right tools. That’s why MAGIX included the coreFX Suite utility package with every copy of Sound Forge Pro 17 Suite. You’ll have access to 10 dynamic plug-ins, including a limiter, a compressor, and more, to successfully home in on a perfect master — it also includes delay, chorus, and flanger effects to build character on any vocal, sample, or line-in recording. However, the coreFX bundle’s main attraction is the coreFX Utility plug-in. Onboard its sleek interface, coreFX Utility enables automation for your editing parameters, making basic sound changes and situational effects an absolute breeze. With these advantages, you’ll be well-equipped to make advanced cuts within seconds of booting up the program.
Proficiently analyze your sound with SpectraLayers Pro
Sound Forge Pro 17’s included SpectraLayers Pro software takes your sound and places it on the visual spectrum, allowing you to physically see the nuances of your sound to pinpoint errors and provide sufficient correction. With the addition of AI-assisted processing, optimal results are even faster to produce. Need to separate your sound for more advanced control? Simple: SpectraLayers Pro’s stem tools provide an easy way to identify, isolate, and process specific audio tones and transients. So, if you need to highlight the significant aspects of your sound while deterring overbearing frequencies from muddying your mix, you’ll have all the tools you need at the click of a mouse.
Melodyne essential: rock-solid pitch and time editing
The Suite tier of Sound Forge Pro comes with Celemony’s Melodyne essential, and thanks to Sound Forge Pro Suite’s comprehensive ARA2 support, the plug-in is tightly integrated with the DAW. This plug-in offers entry into the powerful world of pitch and time correction. You get Melodyne’s main tools for pitch and timing correction. Nudge notes until their timing is right and tweak the pitch of notes while maintaining a natural-sounding mix. Mix engineers have counted on Melodyne for years to ensure less-than-perfect takes can make the final mix, and Melodyne essentially gives you the essential tools you need. Are you already producing great tracks and just need to tighten up pitch and time? Celemony’s Melodyne essential is the right tool for the job.
Platform-friendly ACX Export Wizard
Looking to send your audio elsewhere after export? The ACX Export Wizard within Sound Forge Pro 17 automatically recognizes your audio and optimizes it for streaming services like Audible, Spotify, or iTunes. Similarly, in the case of podcasts and audiobook recordings, you’ll easily be able to find an industry-standard output for your productions — making third-party sound optimization less of a hassle.
Suite Sound Forge perks
Sound Forge Pro 17 Suite comes with a bevy of extra tools that build upon the already massive potential of its Pro tier. Pro 17 Suite also features newly-introduced software, compatibility, and effects packages not seen in Pro 16 — making it the most expansive and versatile MAGIX’ audio editing software to date.
New features in Sound Forge Pro 17 Suite include:
All Sound Forge Pro 17 tools and utilities, plus:
- dynamicEQ with oversampling
- Melodyne essential 5.3
- wizardFX Modern Reverb
- Steinberg SpectraLayers Pro 10
- essentialFX Suite (includes 11 effect plug-ins)
- Analogue Modelling Suite (includes four mastering plug-ins
- Vintage Effects Suite (includes three vintage effects)
- VariVerb II
- Vandal (virtual guitar and bass amp simulation)
MAGIX Sound Forge Pro 17 Suite for Windows Features:
- Flexible, multi-use audio editing software jam-packed with FX, modeling, and instrument simulation utilities
- Produce high-fidelity, ready-to-edit audio with up to 64-bit/768 kHz recording quality
- Edit up to 32-channel audio files within an efficient interface
- Pencil, Edit, Magnify, Event, and Envelope tools make positioning and cutting your audio an absolute breeze
- Included zplane élastique Pro v3 Engine delivers time-stretching and pitch-shifting capabilities without unwanted artifacts
- Improved internal resampling engine supports several formats for high-quality output without prior conversion
- Customizable instant action icon workspace places all your essential tools and frequently used features directly on your screen
- Assign tasks to files and folders via Windows context menus
- Four swappable user interface shade settings ensure a comfortable workspace in any lighting environment
- Achieve optimal sound levels for EBU R128 and ITU BS.1770-4 broadcasting standards with loudness normalization
- Included coreFX Suite tools — limiter, compressor, flanger, chorus, delay, expander, and more
- iZotope Ozone and RX 10 Elements mastering tool finds the perfect audio parameters from podcasts to recorded tracks
- Polish up your master with DeHisser, DeClicker/DeCrackler, and DeClipper cleaning tools
- 3 POWR-R dithering algorithms deliver exceptional noise-shaping
- ARA2 plug-in support
- Additional export options for podcasts, e-books, Audible, iTunes, and more
- Simple plug-in manager grants easy access to all your extra utilities
- In-app script editor for batch editing and conversion with a ready-to-use script library