Author Topic: Software for post work? (Read 6797 times)

MarkF · « **on:** March 11, 2005, 04:17:19 PM »

I just starting taping with my new rig c4>digimod UA5>JB3. Thanks mmmatt. I am now looking for recommendations for software that I can track the wave files with, do some editing, etc. Not really looking to spend a lot of money i.e. >$100.00, but will do what I got to do

. Anything else I might need that I am not thinking of would be appreciated also. I assume I can get software to FLAC, SHN, BT, at their websites, or is there in all in one package?

Thanks
Mark

cleantone · « **Reply #1 on:** March 11, 2005, 04:25:58 PM »

I assume your on a PC. CD Wave is great freeware for simple dumping and tracking but no fades or effects can be used. Audacity is one alot of people use that is also free. I can't speak for it cause I've never used it. I'm sure it has plenty of good uses. Yes you can get any encoding software you need free online from various places. I think etree.org still has links to various softwares. Have fun!

Weazel · « **Reply #2 on:** March 11, 2005, 04:27:07 PM »

here is a free edtting program http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
check your email for the tracking software

MarkF · « **Reply #3 on:** March 11, 2005, 04:34:34 PM »

Sorry, Yes PC

rowjimmytour · « **Reply #4 on:** March 11, 2005, 05:57:48 PM »

Here is free trackin' software:
http://www.etree.org/cdwave.html
Peace

MarkF · « **Reply #5 on:** March 11, 2005, 06:35:49 PM »

Thanks All,

So much to learn!

Evil Taper · « **Reply #6 on:** March 12, 2005, 01:32:33 AM »

I'd recommend Soundforge over any other audio editing software. Excellent editing and enhancement features, eq works friggin sweet. I know you shouldn't but look for a torrent cuz this one is very $$$. After you use soundforge you'll never use another editing proggie.

Humbug · « **Reply #7 on:** March 12, 2005, 02:00:08 AM »

I used to use Cooledit 2000 (Now Adobe Audition, I think). Nice program with lots of features. Lost it in a crash, switched to Audacity. Easy to use, but clunky (anyone know how to disable to the undo function, its a little memory hungry?). Not as many features as Cooledit.

Love to give Soundforge a try at some point.

Evil Taper · « **Reply #8 on:** March 12, 2005, 02:16:48 AM »

soundforge rules all others

F.O.Bean · « **Reply #9 on:** March 12, 2005, 02:25:36 AM »

wavelab is also a great program, i use both sf 7.0 and wavelab 5.0 for doing editing, they each do something the other one cant do quite as well

hexyjones · « **Reply #10 on:** March 12, 2005, 03:34:27 AM »

I use Soundforge for this and that - but Audacity is hard to beat...and bit more intuitive for the user...

And for analog transfers - the noise reduction function on Audacity is excellent...

Weazel · « **Reply #11 on:** March 12, 2005, 06:19:27 PM »

i use wavlab too i cant seem sf like wavelab hear vst plugins while playing.

Evil Taper · « **Reply #12 on:** March 13, 2005, 01:13:07 AM »

if you know what you're doing soundforge does whatever you need it to do. there's a reason alot of professionals use it. but if it doesn't work for you...sorry.

bmr · « **Reply #13 on:** March 13, 2005, 04:38:45 AM »

I have both Cool Edit Pro 2.0 and Soundforge 7.0, but I always use CEP simply because I'm a bit more familiar with it and I've gotten a little better success with their NR filters. For the people who use Audacity or SF, and who've used CEP before, what sorts of things do each of those programs have or do better than CEP? I'll admit that 75-80% of CEP's functions fly right over my head, but it'd be good to hear the experiences of others nonetheless.

hexyjones · « **Reply #14 on:** March 13, 2005, 08:43:10 AM »

Quote from: likwitkrazee on March 13, 2005, 01:13:07 AM

if you know what you're doing soundforge does whatever you need it to do. there's a reason alot of professionals use it. but if it doesn't work for you...sorry.

Wow - that is incredibly helpful...

I can only assume you are one of the ones who know's "what you're doing"....

Why do a lot of professionals use Audacity? - and really - most of the "professionals" I know use ProTools...

hexyjones · « **Reply #15 on:** March 13, 2005, 08:49:10 AM »

Quote from: bmr on March 13, 2005, 04:38:45 AM

I have both Cool Edit Pro 2.0 and Soundforge 7.0, but I always use CEP simply because I'm a bit more familiar with it and I've gotten a little better success with their NR filters. For the people who use Audacity or SF, and who've used CEP before, what sorts of things do each of those programs have or do better than CEP? I'll admit that 75-80% of CEP's functions fly right over my head, but it'd be good to hear the experiences of others nonetheless.

Audacity comes with a noise reduction function that does a very nice job removing cassette tape noise...thats an extra plug-in on SF7.

macacopowa · « **Reply #16 on:** March 13, 2005, 08:57:59 AM »

I usually use a WaveLab, i'm not an expert in edition but with this program editing convert a bit easy.
I take advantage of for ask how yourselves works; cut the wave in each track an apply edition for each one or apply EQ and others before cutting

rodeen · « **Reply #17 on:** March 13, 2005, 10:04:44 AM »

Seems like a lot of support for SoundForge here. I switched from SF to Adobe Audition this past year and am happy with the move. I started looking for something else after trying to EQ out some bass on a really boom tape. I decided to give Audacity a try and thought the end result sound better to my ears then SF. Only problem with Audacity is the EQ plugin seemed to introduce a pre/post ringing into the recording. It was driving nuts. So I did a side-by-side comparison of SF, Audacity, Goldwave, Audition. To my ears and with my recordings Audition sounded significantly better than all the others. Also, to my ears SoundForge compared to the others absolutely sucked the life out of my recording!

I recommend anyone looking for software try out several and do a side-by-side taste test. Trust your ears. Go with what sounds good to you.

Brian Skalinder · « **Reply #18 on:** March 14, 2005, 12:39:13 AM »

Quote from: bmr on March 13, 2005, 04:38:45 AM

For the people who use Audacity or SF, and who've used CEP before, what sorts of things do each of those programs have or do better than CEP?

The big positive for Audacity, in my mind, is that it does all the sorts of things I need to do either regularly or occasionally - fades, EQ, limiting, normalizing / adjusting gain, etc. - fairly easily and FREE. Not everyone believes it's appropriate to use cracked software (when freeware alternatives are readily available, or otherwise). That said, I have an old license of CEP that I use most of the time because CEP 2.0 does everything I need it to, it has an excellent help file, and I'm very familiar / comfortable with the interface. I won't bother upgrading to Audition because it doesn't offer anything I need but don't get in CEP 2.0.

rodeen · « **Reply #19 on:** March 14, 2005, 08:22:31 AM »

Quote from: Brian Skalinder on March 14, 2005, 12:39:13 AM

Not everyone believes it's appropriate to use cracked software (when freeware alternatives are readily available, or otherwise).

When I did my tests I used trial versions of everything. I found each vendor had a trail version of their software that had enough functionalty to let me test it fully. The only program I couldn't find a trial version for was Wavelab and I didn't include it in my tests. I agree with Brian, find the program you're going to use and buy it! If you meet the requirements, AcademicSuperstore.com is a great place to shop for SoundForge or Audition. And Audicity is free.

heath · « **Reply #20 on:** March 14, 2005, 09:33:59 AM »

Quote from: likwitkrazee on March 12, 2005, 02:16:48 AM

soundforge rules all others

yes, soundforge is good, but let's not go crazy here....

Patrick · « **Reply #21 on:** March 14, 2005, 08:26:25 PM »

I use audacity, but as stated, it is very clunky and a huge memory eater.

It works for what I use it for.

eman · « **Reply #22 on:** March 15, 2005, 04:02:08 PM »

This seems like a fairly unexplored topic, at least in the archives.
One feature that Soundforge doesn't have (that I can find) is applying a linear or other type fade except one that goes to/from zero. Am I missing something? Is there a program that does this well? The problem that needs fixing is when you change the volume during recording. It would be nice to be able to smooth out the transition in post processing. From marker to marker, fade x dB to ydB.

heath · « **Reply #23 on:** March 15, 2005, 04:17:18 PM »

can you not write fader automation in sound forge?

Brian Skalinder · « **Reply #24 on:** March 15, 2005, 04:19:57 PM »

Quote from: mumboulin on March 15, 2005, 04:02:08 PM

Is there a program that does this well? [snip] It would be nice to be able to smooth out the transition in post processing. From marker to marker, fade x dB to ydB.

I know CEP/Audition allows you to do this with the standard gain function. You can also apply a gain envelope to accomplish the above which offers greater flexibility. I assume most other audio editors provide similar features, but...I don't know for certain.

eman · « **Reply #25 on:** March 15, 2005, 04:29:40 PM »

Thanks- I was not able to find the tool, I will try the help menu under "fader automation".
What's a "gain envelope"? Can you customize the gain function in an area?

joemango · « **Reply #26 on:** March 18, 2005, 04:38:34 PM »

soundforge 6 and up have a "Graphic" option in their fade menu, which does allow you to fade to/from any level over time with dynamics.

eman · « **Reply #27 on:** March 18, 2005, 05:04:30 PM »

Thanks much- I was working with an older version of Soundforge. Guess I'd best get with the program, so to speak.
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Author Topic: Software for post work? (Read 6797 times)

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