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MAGIX Entertainment Audio Master Suite 2.5

User Manual for MAGIX Entertainment Audio Master Suite 2.5 Software Bundle

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• Sound Forge Pro 11 - Audio Waveform Editor (Download) Sound Forge Pro 11 from MAGIX Entertainment is a one-stop software solution for creating and delivering master audio content for any purpose. Record audio quickly on a stable platform, address audio processing tasks with precision, and render master files with ease. New features include one-touch recording, metering for critical standards, repair and restoration tools, and round-trip interoperability with SpectraLayers Pro 2.
  
  The software allows for recording up to thirty-two simultaneous channels of 64-bit/192 kHz audio and the latest edition aids in delivering broadcast ready, master quality finished products using built-in signal and effects processing tools. In the mastering suite, twelve iZotope DSP modules provide additional mastering chain processing tools for enhancing audio, along with repair and restoration plug-ins, and precise format conversion tools.

  What's New

  Modeless One-Touch Recording
  • • Completely redesigned recording workflow
    • Select a loop and record multiple takes into it with customizable pre-roll and post-roll monitoring
    • Set pre-roll and post-roll times right inside the floating record options window
    • Store multiple recorded takes that can be reviewed in the undo/redo history window after recording is finished
    • Easy punch-and-roll recording - simply drop a marker on a pick-up point, and then record with all the pre-roll needed to get ready for the perfect take
    • Monitor unarmed channels while recording
    • Real-time waveform drawing during record
    • Stay armed for recording at all times
  Seamless Interoperability with SpectraLayers Pro 2
  • • Transfer audio data between Sound Forge Pro 11 and SpectraLayers Pro 2 and work freely across two premiere waveform and spectral editing applications
    • Open a large file in SoundForge Pro 11 and transfer selections of any size to SpectraLayers Pro 2 for fast, precise editing, and automatically bring the result back to the source file with sample-accurate precision
    • Send multiple files to SpectraLayers Pro 2 for deep layering, remixing, and sound design work, and then return the finished products back to Sound Forge Pro 11 for further editing, processing, and finalizing
  Input Bus Effects
  • • Create a vibe for the talent by sweetening their source signal with plug-in effects
  Plug-In Chain Interface
  • • Floating Plug-in Chain window that provides a significantly refined workspace for conducting non-destructive signal and effects processing operations
    • Dock the chain and enjoy direct access to every component of the processing environment
    • Easily manage plug-in order, presets, interface controls, envelope automation and bypass controls, and retain unique plug-in configurations for every open data window
  Broadcast Wave File Format Enhancements
  • • Supports BEXT BWF version 2.0, iXML, and includes autofill and verification options as well as automatic repair of BWF data
    • Support added for BEXT BWF version 2.0, including loudness attributes
    • Support added for iXML, allowing viewing and editing of additional metadata
    • BWF TimeReference fields are now automatically updated when editing affects the start of audio data or when files are created by copying from BWF source files
    • Coding History is now updated if sampleRate or bitDepth changes are saved
    • Enhancements added for autofill, verification, and auto-fixing of BWF data
  Waveform Overview Bar
  • • Makes file navigation easier than ever
    • More than just a simple strip that displays the exact location, the feature also serves as an excellent locator and auditioning tool
    • Double-click in the bar to center the cursor in a time range defined by the waveform display, or click-drag to audition looping segments with customizable pre-roll and loop duration times
  Nectar Elements by iZotope
  • • Included plug-in makes vocal treatment a snap
    • Whether recording or mixing, get great results quickly by loading one of the professionally designed style presets in genres like rock, pop, folk, soul, and voiceover and dialogue - from there, easily customize the sound by adjusting dedicated controls like Presence, Drive and Grit
    • Fix pitch problems, perform de-essing, or reduce room noise in recording
    • With ten powerful processors working behind the scenes, Nectar Elements offers simple, intelligent controls that allow for focusing on the sound
  Enhanced Data Window Tab Functionality
  • • Data window tabs have new features for improved workflow
    • Arrange tabs in the workspace and enjoy dynamic resizing as well as a convenient close button for every open data window
  CALM-Targeted Metering
  • • New volume metering options available
    • CALM (Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act) compliant metering features help in following the new rules while maximizing the dynamic range potential of the audio
  Event Mode Improvements
  • • Convert regions to events, lock event markers, region markers, and envelope points to events, and automatically ripple successive events forward in time while editing
  Restore and Repair Tools
  • • Includes specialized tools that make it easy to carry out repair and restoration tasks on audio files
    • iZotope powered plug-ins are configurable and easy-to-use in a wide variety of situations

  General Features

  Automatic Time-Based Recording
  • • Schedule recordings on a recurring basis, with a choice of start time, duration, and end time
  Multichannel Audio Recording
  • • Record up to thirty-two channels of high resolution audio via discrete inputs
  Editing and Workflow
  • • Comprehensive multichannel audio recording and editing environment that can be dialed in to serve as the ideal software interface for any task
    • Record, edit, process, master, and organize audio assets with an array of options
  Event Mode Improvements
  • • Open sound files and use the Event Tool to split waveforms into discrete sections that can be moved and manipulated anywhere on the timeline
    • Events can be trimmed, slipped, faded/cross-faded, copied, and more
    • Event-based editing is ideal for assembling takes and creating audio CD layouts
    • Convert regions to events, lock event markers, region markers, and envelope points to events, and automatically ripple successive events forward in time while editing
  Multichannel File Editing and Processing
  • • Open, edit, and save multichannel audio data from XDCAM, field recorders, and surround mixes, with sample accurate precision
  ACID Loop Creation Tools
  • • Create custom loops for use in ACID software
    • Use grid lines to visually divide audio selections into equal parts based on time signature
    • Refine loops in the Loop Tuner, and then embed basic ACIDization metadata to get a head start on making perfect ACIDized loops and samples
  Interface Customization
  • • User interface is fully customizable
    • Waveform and envelope colors, markers, and default window heights can be customized to fit any workflow
  Customizable Layouts
  • • Design editing environments to maximize productivity
    • Create and save multiple interface layout configurations for single- and dual-monitor systems
    • Easily recall a window layout for specific editing tasks including audio editing, CD layout, multichannel file editing, and more
  Multitask Background Rendering
  • • Work on one file while Sound Forge Pro 11 software processes another in the background
  Native DSP
  • • Comprehensive selection of native signal and effects processors
    • Includes normalization, Wave Hammer compression and limiting, graphic and multiband dynamics, noise gating, graphic/paragraphic/parametric EQ, envelope generation, phasing, flanging and chorus, reverb, tremolo and vibrato, distortion, pitch modifiers, Acoustic Mirror convolution reverb, Gapper/Snipper effects processor, and more
  Integrated Disc-at-Once CD Burning
  • • Fully integrated DAO CD mastering
    • Generate Red Book compliant masters for duplication
    • Perform PQ code editing, add CD text and metadata, and prepare high resolution audio tracks with iZotope re-sampling technology
    • Supports the Gracenote MusicID Media Recognition Service
    • Extract or submit information including track, title, artist and more
  Channel Converter for Multichannel Files
  • • Channel Converter tool supports multichannel formats for easy down mixing of multichannel files to stereo or mono
  VST Support
  • • Supports VST plug-ins and plug-in parameter automation
  Noise Reduction
  • • Advanced audio restoration and repair options
    • Noise Reduction 2 collection of plug-ins includes Noise Reduction, Audio Restoration, Click and Crackle Removal, and Clipped Peak Restoration
  Zplane élastique Timestretch
  • • Based on state-of-the-art psychoacoustic models and signal processing theory, the result is stable timing, inter-channel phase coherence, and sample-accurate stretching
    • Achieve formant-preserving pitch shifting that avoids the well-known pitfalls that can occur when pitching up or down
    • Choose from various stretching methods that are tailored to the source audio, and adjust settings while previewing
  Phase Scope and Mono-Compatibility Metering
  • • Use the Phase Scope to find phase cancellation among the channels in an audio file
    • Meter types include Lissajous - XY plot, Lissajous - rotated, Polar - linear plot, Polar - circular plot
    • Mono compatibility meter helps detect correlations or differences between the channels of a file that can cause phase cancellation when down-mixing to mono
  Multichannel-Capable Spectrum Analysis
  • • View frequencies and overtones of different channels within an audio file
    • Shows multiple graphs depending on how many channels are selected
    • Observe fundamental frequencies and overtones in your recordings
    • Monitor audio and effects changes, take multiple snapshots, and overlay views to compare and match frequencies
    • Toolbar buttons include choices for FFT size and normal or sonogram view
  Application Scripting
  • • Use scripting to automate common tasks and create customized features.
    • Application scripting tools include the Script Editor window and toolbar
    • Includes scripts for commonly used tasks
    • C#, JScript, and VBScript scripting languages supported
  Batch Conversion
  • • Apply the same effects and processes to multiple files, saving hours of editing time
    • Convert digital audio files into different formats including MP3, FLAC, AIF, and more
    • Simply add a group of files to the Batch Conversion interface, select an effect or process, and run the script
    • Save and recall most frequently used batch scripts
  Clipped Peak Detection and Marking
  • • Automatically scans files and marks clipped peaks
    • Scan results are reflected in the Regions List for immediate identification
  Noise Generators
  • • White, pink, and brown noise generators available for audio testing, acoustic analysis, and taking measurements
    • Useful as sound design tools
  Acoustic Mirror Software Plug-In
  • • Apply real physical space and signal path environments to audio, including bridges, churches, concert halls, modern and classic microphones, and more
  Audio-for-Video
  • • Supports multiple video formats including AVI, WMV, MPEG-1 and MPEG-2
    • Precisely synchronize audio and video frame by frame
    • Includes MPEG-2 templates for writing HDV-compliant files at both 720p and 1080i resolutions, and AVI templates using the CineForm CFHD codec for 720p and 1080i intermediate renders
    • Includes templates for encoding WMV 720p and 1080p
  Dolby Digital AC-3 Export
  • • Export multichannel files in surround AC-3 format using the included Dolby Digital AC-3 plug-in
  Interactive Tutorials
  • • Tutorials provide walkthrough demonstrations including DAO CD burning, vinyl recording and restoration and more
  Free Sound Effects from Blastwave FX
  • • Two-hundred sound effects from the producers of the Detroit Chop Shop line of Sony Sound Series: Sound Effects library titles

  iZotope DSP

  Mastering
  • Mastering EQ
    • Six-band parametric equalizer featuring four bell filters, a high shelving filter, and a low shelving filter
    • Incorporates digital precision and analog modeling, as well as real-time spectrum analysis for essential visual feedback while adjusting parameters
    
    Mastering Reverb
    • Designed to add depth to dull mixes and smooth over acoustic imperfections
    • Features two processing algorithms, plate and room, and a real-time spectrum analyzer
    
    Mastering Compressor
    • Multiband Compressor is an essential tool for adding warmth and fullness to mixes
    • Provides independent control over the dynamics of four frequency bands, and adjustable crossover points for fine tuning the range of each band
    
    Mastering Limiter
    • Create louder and fuller masters by limiting the dynamic range and boosting the perceived overall level of the mix
    • IR (Intelligent Release Control) allows for dialing in aggressive yet transparent limiting
    
    Mastering Imager
    • Precisely adjust the stereo width and focus of masters using multiband stereo imaging
    • Work with up to four frequency bands for independent control over stereo width by frequency Visualize the stereo image with a phase/channel meter display that highlights imaging, phase and potential cancellation problems
    
    Harmonic Exciter
    • Tool for adding analog character to your masters
    • With a selection of modes, it's easy to add tube or tape saturation, accentuate even harmonics, and add punch and sparkle to a project
  Post-Processing
  • iZotope 64-bit SRC (Sample Rate Conversion)
    • Necessary process when converting material from one sample rate (such as studio-quality 192 kHz) to another (such as CD quality 44.1 kHz)
    • Low-pass filter quality is a critical component of any sample rate conversion process
    • Protects against the loss of data, aliasing, noise, and unwanted ringing artifacts that appear in other implementations, and utilizes a hybrid low-pass filter along with ringing control
    
    iZotope MBIT+ dither (Bit-Depth Conversion)
    • Dither addresses quantization noise and controls where it goes in the audio spectrum when reducing bit-depth
    • Employs psychoacoustic methods to distribute the noise into less audible ranges, resulting in improved sound and smoother fades
    • Specifically designed for musical program material - MBIT+ models use real music and not test tones, resulting in musical and sonically pleasing dither
  Restore and Repair
  • Declicker
    • Identifies and removes clicks, pops and digital impulse noises
    • Set the fader to the sensitivity level required, and then count the number of clicks that are identified and repaired over time as the audio file plays
    
    Denoiser
    • Easily perform noise-print based noise reduction
    • Simply click the Learn button while playing a random sample of unwanted noise contained in the target file and the processor does the rest, by applying a customized noise reduction process across the entire selection
    
    Declipper
    • Plug-in reconstructs peaks damaged by clipping at either the analog or digital stage
    • Use the level histogram to pinpoint where the damage starts
    • Set the Clipping Threshold to determine where peak re-synthesis will begin
• SpectraLayers Pro 4 - Advanced Audio Spectrum Editor (Download) SpectraLayers Pro 4 from MAGIX Entertainment is an advanced spectrum editor that allows for working with the individual sounds in an audio file as if they were objects in a photograph. Using graphic representation, users can make detailed repairs with precise tools, move sounds around, reduce noise, increase clarity, or get totally creative and transform a sound file into something new and different.
  
  The software provides audio mastering engineers with the tools for making small fixes or radical, project-wide transformations to their audio. Sound designers and remix artists are able to isolate individual sounds in an audio file, selecting material by frequency, and constructing new music directly on the spectral graph. Audio archivists can make old recordings sound their best.
  
  Audio-for-video producers have the options to remove isolated sonic events and eliminate unwanted noise with extreme precision, by applying bandwidth-limited noiseprints across entire audio files. Forensic specialists can pull out target sounds for analysis, while music and dialog extraction can be performed for replacement or rights management purposes.
  
  Other features include pitch correction as well as Spectral Casting/Spectral Molding, a process that uses the frequency spectrum of one layer as a cast or mold for carving an impression directly into the spectrum of a second layer. Furthermore, SpectraLayers Pro 4 works seamlessly with Avid Pro Tools and Sound Forge Pro, among other DAWs.

  What's New

  • • Works seamlessly with Avid Pro Tools – Launch Spectralayers from Pro Tools, work with spectral editing, and export edited audio back to the Pro Tools timeline with sample-accurate precision
    • Multi-Project Management: Work on multiple projects simultaneously in new tabs, and easily switch between them
    • Improved performance as a standalone
    • Add various levels to virtual groups in the mix – Separate these by color from the rest and subdivide even more
    • Faster Lock to Frequency selection – Lets you edit only the preselected frequencies in the full spectrum
    • Offers innovative editing options such as spectral compositing, with reinterpreted image and video production technology
    • Edit frequency spectrum in real time for increased speed – All changes can be previewed and visualized immediately
    • Switch to 3D spectral view with more ease

  Audio Editing

  Layers Panel
  • • Keep your project in view at all times with the Layers panel
    • Color Coded Layers: Every layer’s spectral graph is tagged with its own unique color, which can be changed instantly at any time
    • Group Layers: Create mixed down virtual groups from different layers – groups can be separated by color, muted or played back solo
    • Drag to Re-Order: Layers can now be dragged into any order you like
    • Floating Panels: Layers, Channels, and History panels can be anchored in the SpectraLayers Pro workspace, or they can float over the workspace or on a secondary monitor
    • Waveform Display: Waveform Display shows selections, color-coded project layer content, relative amplitudes, and more
    • Overview Bar: Overview Bar provides graphic, color-coded information about selection range, layer program length and location, layer phase status, mute state, and marker/region positions
  3D Displace
  • • Provides visualizations of spectral audio data
    • Shows amplitude envelopes of any sound in isolation, and relative amplitude power relationships in projects with multiple audio channels or tracks
    • Use joystick control on Displacement Pad for changing the 3D view with continuous access, for smooth 3D workflow
    • Time and Pitch Manipulation: Sound can be freely transposed by using the Select, Move, and Scale tools
    • Frequency Range Display Options: Toggle your view to display audio frequency ranges plotted on your choice of logarithmic scales. Options include the popular mel scale, Bark scale, ERB (Equivalent Rectangular Bandwidth), and MIDI-logarithmic
    • Sketch Out Noise: Frequencies and noise can be drawn directly into the spectral display

  Sound Design & Mixing

  Spectral Casting / Spectral Molding
  • • Use the frequency spectrum of one layer as a cast or a mold for carving an impression directly into the spectrum of a second layer, for creative mixing techniques and sophisticated sound design
    • Spectral molding uses frequencies to materialize crosses between recordings. For example, imagine a guitar recording with an acoustic texture of vocals
  Noise Reduction Process
  • • Open the audio file, extract the elements you need, and leave the noise behind
    • Perform noise reduction using customized noiseprints containing multiple frequency bands of any width
  Precise Repairs
  • • Remove unwanted noises and artifacts with ease, while leaving surrounding audio data completely intact
  Isolate Events
  • • Separate music and dialogue into individual component layers
  Pitch Correction
  • • Perform pitch correction on user-selected components of an audio file

  Tools

  Selection Tools
  • • Offers four options – Rectangular, Elliptical, Time Range, Frequency Range
  Harmonics Selection Tool
  • • Hallmark SpectraLayers feature – for making clean, complete selections of rich, complex material
  Brush Selection Tool
  • • Allows you to paint selections directly in the spectral graph
  Frequency Selection Tool
  • • Intelligently sense and trace any contiguous frequency band that runs through the spectral graph, even as frequency changes over time
  Magic Wand Selection Tool
  • • Intelligently selects defined shapes on the spectral graph
  Lasso Tool
  • • Allows you to draw freehand shapes in the spectral graph
  Retouch Tools
  • • Amplify, Clone, and Erase tools can be used to edit audio on any layer at any time – assist with critical repair and restore operations, creative sound design work, and fun experimentation

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• Sound Forge Pro 11 - Audio Waveform Editor (Download)

  System Requirements

  1 GHz processor Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 512 MB RAM 500 MB hard-disk space for program installation Windows-compatible sound card Supported CD-recordable drive (for CD burning only) Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or later Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 (included on application disc) Product requires online registration

• SpectraLayers Pro 4 - Advanced Audio Spectrum Editor (Download)

  Mac System Requirements	Intel Dual Core processor (quad core recommended) OS X 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12 4 GB RAM 2 GB of free hard-drive space Core Audio compatible audio hardware OpenGL 3.0 compatible graphics card 1280 x 720 minimum display resolution
  Windows System Requirements	Dual Core processor (quad core processor recommended) Windows 7, 8, 10 4 GB RAM 2 GB of free hard-drive space Windows compatible audio hardware OpenGL 3.0 compatible graphics card 1280 x 720 display resolution Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox 10 or later, or Google Chrome 13 or later
  Supported File Formats	Read AAC AIFF Apple Core Audio Format (.caf) FLAC MP3 RAW/PCM Real Media (.rm) Sun (.au, .snd) Video (AVI, MXF, MP1, MP2, MP4, MKV, QuickTime, .vob, .wmv) Ogg Vorbis Wave WMA Write AAC AIFF Apple Core Audio Format (.caf) FLAC MP3 Wave RAW/PCM Ogg Vorbis WMA

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