Cool edit pro is a powerful and effective multi-track recording and audio processing software developed by Syntrillium Software Corporation of the United States. It can process up to 64 tracks of audio signals on a common sound card at the same time, with extremely rich audio processing effects, real-time preview and mixed synthesis of multi-track audio, and is the first choice software for audio processing in personal music studios. Many people describe Cool Edit as an audio "painting" program. You can "paint" the system with sound: tone, part of a song, voice, string, vibrato, noise or mute. And it also provides a variety of special effects to add color to your work: amplification, noise reduction, compression, expansion, echo, distortion, delay and so on. You can handle multiple files at the same time, and easily cut, paste, merge and overlap sounds in several files. The sounds that can be generated by using it are: noise, bass, mute, telephone signal, etc. The software also includes a CD player. Other features include: support for optional plug-ins; Crash recovery; Support multiple files; Automatic mute detection and deletion; Automatic beat search; Recording, etc. In addition, it can also be converted between AIF, AU, MP3, Raw PCM, SAM, VOC, VOX, WAV and other file formats, and can be saved as RealAudio format. [2]
CE also has extremely rich audio processing effects and perfectly supports Dx plug-ins. [3]
The new version 2. also has the following features: ①128 tracks; ② Enhanced audio editing ability; ③ More than 4 kinds of audio effectors, mastering and audio analysis tools, as well as audio noise reduction and repair tools; ④ Music CD burning; ⑤ Real-time effectors and EQ; ⑥32-bit processing accuracy; ⑦ Support 24bit/192kHz and higher precision; 8 ⑧loop editing and mixing; Pet-name ruby support SMPTE/MTC Master, MIDI playback, video file playback and mixing. [2]
II. ．Audition
Audition is equivalent to Cool Edit Pro 2.1, which was acquired by Adobe from Syntrillium Software in May 23. Adobe Audition has the functions of integrated multi-track and editing view, real-time special effects, surround support, analysis tools, recovery features and video support, providing a fully integrated audio editing and mixing solution for music, video, audio and sound design professionals. Users can benefit greatly from real-time audio effects that allow them to hear real-time changes and track EQ. It includes flexible recycling tools and thousands of high-quality royalty-free music loops, which are helpful for music tracking and music creation. As a new member of Adobe digital video products, Adobe Audition can be purchased separately or obtained in the new Adobe Video Collection.
Adobe Audition provides an intuitive and customized interface, allowing users to cut and resize windows and create an efficient audio working range. A window manager can track open files, special effects and various hobbies by jumping, and batch processing tools can efficiently handle daily work such as matching all sounds of multiple files and converting them into standard file formats.
Adobe Audition provides high-quality audio for video projects, allowing users to edit, mix and add special effects to AVI sound tracks that can watch movie playback. It widely supports industrial standard audio file formats, including WAV, AIFF, MP3, MP3PRO and WMA, and can also process files with a bit depth of up to 32 bits, and the sampling speed exceeds 192 kHz, so that tape, CD, DVD or DVD audio can be output with the highest quality sound.
iii. sampling 2496
sampling 2496, which is a nonlinear editing software with Cool edit pro, is a proud product of Germany SEK'D company (now it has been acquired by Magix company) and will be divided into two versions: Samplitude Classic and Samplitude Professional. [5] Before version 7., it was always a digital audio workstation software that focused on multi-track editing and downmixing with audio. However, since version 7., Sampling has started to support ASIO-driven VST plug-ins, VST instruments and split-track MIDI functions. So far, Samplitude 7. has grown into an all-round player who pays attention to both audio and MIDI, and truly ranks among the software families of Audio＋MIDI digital music workstations. [4]
sampling producer 2496 supports audio files of various formats, can cut and edit audio at will, and comes with various audio effects such as frequency equalization, dynamic effect, reverberation effect, noise reduction and tone modulation. [5]
Its main functions include ① supporting 24Bit/96KHz and multi-track recording, with a maximum number of 999 tracks; ② It has the functions of recording and editing digital images and analog videos, supports frame-by-frame synchronization of video files and graphic 5.1 surround sound; ③MIDI sequence function; ④CD track capture and CD burning function; ⑤ Powerful editing functions: fade-in/fade-out, cutting, copying, cyclic copying, automatic insertion of recording, volume and audio-visual envelope, 1-layer cancellation and redo ...; ⑥ Effectors with superior functions: multi-stage compressor, stereo enhancement, FFT filter/spectrum analyzer, hiss eliminator, noise sampling/elimination, transposition, waveform expansion, amplitude maximization, reverberation, delay, etc. ⑦ Convenient plug-in effector, supporting DirectX plug-in, this unique plug-in function of Sam2496 is beyond the reach of any software (including Protools); ⑧ Powerful mixer: 4-stage full parameter balance, dynamic, delay, auxiliary output, full-automatic mixing function, supporting real-time control of mouse wheel; Pet-name ruby ⑨Sam2496 auxiliary circuit of the mixer can use external hardware effectors in real time, and use external effectors to exert effects on each track. [6]
New features of version 7.2: advanced speed mapping function; MIDI editor expands many functions; Optimize the support of hardware controller; Improved support for VST plug-ins
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Sonar
In the computer music circle, almost everyone knows about Cakewalk, which is famous. As early as the 199s, Cakewalk software of Cakewalk Company began to emerge. In the early days, it was a sequencer software specialized in MIDI production and processing. [5] Since the advent of version 3., its MIDI function has reached a very perfect level. Later, other versions of CakeWalk, which have been continuously introduced, have added many new functions, but mainly manifested in its audio part. Although its MIDI part has also been modified, it is exactly a change, because its MIDI function is already very good. If you study hard and master it skillfully, you can use it to make it. Although CkeWalk4.~5. has begun to add and improve the audio part, the full service of MIDI production and audio recording is really realized from the advent of version 6. and CakeWalk6., which really started the audio part of CakeWalk, and truly realized that a sequence software can be competent for all the work from MIDI production to audio recording, and constantly updated from CakeWalk6.~9.. [15] After entering the new century, Cakewalk 9 turned into SONAR, and now SONAR has been upgraded to the latest version 3.. The most widely used version in China is 9.X. Although Cakewalk is somewhat unsatisfactory in audio processing, it does not prevent it from becoming the first choice software for personal music studios. Moreover, it has super functions and simple operation in MIDI production and processing, and has incomparable absolute advantages. [5]
Cakewalk is not only well-known in China, but also the music workstation software with the largest number of users in the world. Cakewalk is a comprehensive music workstation software with MIDI production, audio recording and mixing functions. Cakewalk has several models, and the highest model is Cakewalk Pro Audio. There are also some models with simplified functions. Cakewalk Pro Audio's MIDI function is very complete, and it supports all kinds of professional hardware very well, and it is very comfortable to operate. Its audio function is also good, and it can also be used for video dubbing and music. Cakewalk comes with a series of complete audio effects, such as equalization, reverberation, chorus, dynamic and so on. Of course, it also supports third-party DirectX plug-in effectors. [5]
The future development direction of music workstation is the integrated production of MIDI, audio and sound source (synthesizer). The famous Cubase software was the first to realize this method. Cakewalk company caught up, so it launched a new generation of music workstation Sonar. On the basis of Cakewalk, Sonar has added comprehensive support for software synthesizer and enhanced audio function, making it a new generation of all-round super music workstation. Sonar has two models, the fully functional one is called Sonar XL, and the simplified one is called Sonar. The DXi platform launched by Sonar itself can allow the software synthesizer made by a third party to be used as a plug-in in Sonar. In the future, we can make music independently in Sonar without traditional synthesizers. Sonar also has powerful Loop function, which can be used for professional dance music production. [5]
V.
(1) CubeSX
CubeSX is the latest product of music creation and production software tools. Steinberg has accumulated nearly 15 years of development experience and concentrated all the needs and latest technologies of musicians into the most advanced CubeSX. With Cubase SX, users can get a very powerful audio workstation without any other expensive audio hardware equipment and frequent updating of audio hardware equipment. Cubase SX is not only a system, but also more comprehensive and flexible than a single system. For example, the VST System Link technology supported by Cubase SX enables users to form a huge system Project through the interconnection of multiple computers, thus completing the project task of huge data. In addition, Cubase SX provides many powerful functions, such as supporting VST2. Plug-ins (VST instruments enrich your studio equipment [46]), virtual instruments and intelligent automatic MIX processing of ASIO2.-compatible audio hardware (ASIO2. audio driver makes you almost feel the delay of digital audio [46]); Very flexible and diverse infinite Undo/Redo operation, and any audio editing operation can be cancelled or modified by any step recorded by Undo; Support Surround Sound and provide more sound processing schemes for Surround Sound processing of other systems, [8] and real-time graphic editing, "macro" mode operation, digital editing browsing view, project preview panel, interface saving function, custom shortcut key, import function of cubasesong (.all file) (shared with resources of CubaseVST and Nuendo * *), and perfection of Houston controller. [4]
the biggest slogan of Cubase SX 2. is that cubasesx2. is a software written for users, not a complicated software written for the operating system that needs us to learn constantly. [9]
In addition, Steinberg seems to have admitted that Cuabse SX is a simplified version of Nuendo without video editing function. Steinberg admits that the codes of Cubase SX and Nuendo are completely the same, and Nuendo 2.1 will have all the new features of Cubase SX 2.. [9]
The new version claims to have more than 1 new features, including: ① a new mixing mode, in which one track can be divided into six separate channels (that is, 5.1 channels), which are processed by inserting effect or sending effect respectively; ② The effect returns to the channel. Any auxiliary effect channel can return to other channels to continue adding effects; ③VSTi freezing function. When running VSTi plug-in, it will occupy a lot of system resources, especially PC. As long as the VSTi freezing function is started, the CPU occupancy can be minimized; ④ Different audio waveforms can enter the same editing window for detailed editing; ⑤ The new transport controller is basically the same as Nuendo's transport controller. [3]
⑵ Nuendo
Nuendo Studio System Plus (Nuendo Enhanced Professional Recording Studio and Post-Film Synthesis System) is a professional multi-track recording/mixing system introduced by STEINBERG Company in Germany. This system is also the most popular and popular product in the digital recording industry in Europe and America. The VST digital audio processing technology and ASIO audio data stream architecture defined by it are being recognized and supported by more and more manufacturers. [1]
The system provides 2 audio tracks, 26 pairs of input and output channels, countless audio editing functions, DSP processing ability based on hardware, and sound quality that is not lost to Protools system, so it can fully meet the work needs of professional recording studios. In addition, it can also provide up to 8 channels of surround sound production function, as well as super audio and video synchronization ability (which can synchronously control the running state of video editing), so this system is also completely suitable for post-production and synthesis of film and television programs. [1]
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