Sound Forge XP 5.0 Studio

Rating:
Summary: for experts only
Review: After reading the 400 page manual and still getting nowhere, I called Sonic Foundry and asked for help. I explained that what I wanted was a clear-cut timeline that I could import music into and play with, giving it minor effects like echo and bass, and also making them fade into each other. They recommended "VEGAS", another Sonic Foundry program that seems more suited to my needs. Reading the box is very confusing to a beginner and I highly suggest calling the sales line to talk to a representative before purchasing. You can find the number on their website at SONICFOUNDRY.com. In addition, the manual is very confusing. It constantly refers to things that are not in the index and there is no glossary, so learning was usually by chance. In defense of Sound Forge, it seems as though there are many unlimited uses for this program when applied to specific tasks like altering sounds, voice and doing professional music editing, but the sheer volume is too overwhelming for anybody who justs want to edit music.

Rating:
Summary: Very good
Review: All I can sayt is that this--for a great cost--edits audio, add effects to it, does basically all you could want.